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Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 26

MANILA -- Three suspected rebels were killed in a clash with government forces in Batangas province, south of Manila, on Tuesday, the Philippine military said. The military said a 30-minute gunfight broke out around 6:30 a.m. local time after the troops ran into a group of New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Rosario town. (Philippines-Clash) - - - - BEIRUT -- Two people were killed and nine other civ.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

MSU bombing brains not among those killed in Lanao del Sur clashes – military

The military says a manhunt is ongoing for six other terrorists, including the mastermind of the December 3, 2023 bombing in Marawi, who managed to escape.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

STATEMENT | Bulatlat reminds Philippine military of culpability in cyber-attacks and misinformation

Bulatlat maintains that these so-called “cyber security” efforts could mean online surveillance, distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks, “fake news” and other forms of attacks aimed to suppress freedom of the press and of expression, as well as the people’s right to information. This issue was brought to the attention of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan who will hold her official country visit next week. The post STATEMENT | Bulatlat reminds Philippine military of culpability in cyber-attacks and misinformation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Philippines to improve 9 of its islands in South China Sea

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Philippines to enhance habitability of its islands in South China Sea

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

5 PNP officials reshuffled

Former National Capital Region Police Office chief Maj. Gen. Edgar Okubo and four other Philippine National Police officials were reshuffled by PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Interview: ISU chief hails next generation stars rising at Gangwon 2024

GANGNEUNG, South Korea, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- The next generation stars in ice skating are rising at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games, chief of the global skating governing body has said. "Next-generation stars can compete [at a] global level. Just like many other sports, this is an event where we get to see the rising stars, the next generation stars," Kim Jae-youl, president of the International Skati.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Seoul police chief indicted over Halloween crush

SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors have indicted the head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency , charging him with contributing through negligence to the Halloween crowd crush in Seoul in 2022 that killed nearly 160 people, according to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors Office. The indictment of Seoul police chief Kim Kwang-ho came more than.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Two Philippines Navy Pilots Killed in Helicopter Crash

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Two Philippine navy pilots were killed on Thursday when their helicopter crashed during a training flight, the military said. - Other Media news - The navy said in a statement a Robinson R22 helicopter with two officers on board was forced to make an emergency landing near a market south of Manila, Reuters reported.The pilots were rushed to nearby hospitals, but eventually died from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Answer planting of evidence raps, 5 Nueva Ecija cops told

The police chief of Cabiao, Nueva Ecija and four of his officers have been asked to answer the criminal and administrative complaints filed against them by a social media content creator over alleged planting of evidence......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

OSAPIEA chief bares economic reform initiatives at CREBA meet

With the “whole of government approach” adopted by the administration of President Marcos in improving the business climate, “the Philippines is now open for business,” Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go told real estate industry players during the induction of the new set of officers of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations  held recently......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Limgas na Pangasinan organization launches 2024 pageant

Pageant chairperson Maan Tuazon-Guico, together with the local chief executives and tourism officers of the LGUs represented, formally introduced the twenty candidates for the Limgas na Pangasinan 2024 pageant to members of the media at the ballroom of The Monarch Hotel in Calasiao......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

BI nabs fake Interpol agent at NAIA

A female trafficking victim pretending to be an Interpol agent was nabbed by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the departure area of the NAIA Terminal 3. In his report to BI chief Norman Tansingco, immigration protection and border enforcement section (I-PROBES) Bienvenido Castillo III said the 34-year-old victim was intercepted while departing last March […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

6 cops charged before ombudsman

Six police officers in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, including the chief of the municipal police, are facing charges before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly planting evidence against a social media content creator......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Acorda: No need for immediate evacuation over bomb threats

Bomb threats should not immediately result in the evacuation of people from an area, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said on Tuesday as he ordered the reorientation of PNP officers on how to respond to bomb threats......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Off-duty cops stop female shooter at Joel Osteen’s Houston megachurch

Two off-duty officers killed the shooter before she could kill anyone inside the church, which was preparing to host a Spanish-language service, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

1,457 cops to secure Manila’s Lunar New Year festivities

At least 1,457 police officers will secure Lunar New Year festivities, as Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. guaranteed Chinese nationals their safety during the celebrations......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Two more American pedophiles barred entry at Mactan, NAIA airports

Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the international airports in Manila and Cebu barred the entry of two more American pedophiles who were found to have been previously convicted of committing sex crimes against minors. BI-border control and intelligence unit (BCIU) chief Dennis Alcedo, in his report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, said the passengers […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Former PACC chief supports Cha-cha through convention

Former Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) chair Greco Belgica supports the proposal of Sen. Robinhood Padilla to amend the 1987 Constitution through a constitutional convention (con-con)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Marcos to generals: Be loyal to country, Constitution

Amid claims of a destabilization plot against his administration among other security challenges, President Marcos yesterday reminded newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces to remain faithful to the Constitution and loyal to the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024