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Philippines, Vietnam sign deals on maritime incident prevention, rice trade
Manila and Hanoi signed a memorandum of understanding on incident prevention and management in the South China Sea during the state visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vietnam......»»
China maritime forces harass Philippine scientists anew
At least two cases of Chinese harassment at sea have been reported by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) – one involving disruption of a scientific research activity in the vicinity of Escoda Shoal, and the other an attempt to block the medical evacuation of a sick soldier from the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»
Monetary Board member quits over ‘ghost’ scandal
A member of the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has resigned amid the controversy over ghost employees involving officials of the MB, the BSP’s policy-making body......»»
Serious crash, Riccarton Road closed, Christchurch
Christchurch Emergency Services are currently responding to a serious crash on Riccarton Road involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.Initial indications suggest serious injuries.Riccarton Road is blocked off to motorists between Deans Avenue and Mona Vale Avenue and diversions are in place.The Serious Crash Unit are in attendance at the scene and Police are making further enquiries to determine the c.....»»
Monday accidents: 4 injured in separate road crashes in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least four people got injured in two separate accidents during the Monday morning rush hour here on June 3. The first happened along the northbound lane of Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) involving a motorcycle and a bike past 5 a.m. READ MORE: EXPLAINER: Why ‘innocent’ drivers get arrested in road.....»»
3 die in Quezon province road mishap
Three people including minors died while seven others were injured in a smashup involving three vehicles in this town before dawn yesterday......»»
Mining firms prioritizes environmental protection and community empowerment
Representatives from various mining organizations recently convened to launch “Living with a Brighter Future,” a documentary aimed at raising awareness about responsible mining practices. The initiative, part of the Better Mining, Brighter Future campaign, is a collaborative effort involving multiple industry associations. These include the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, the Philippine Nickel Industry.....»»
Davao City’s top cop replaced amid probe on drug deaths
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 May) – Police Colonel Richard Bad-ang was relieved as the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director due to an internal investigation involving the deaths last March of seven individuals allegedly involved in the illegal drugs trade. He served as DCPO chief just for only two months. Bad-ang’s removal was confirmed […].....»»
LIST: All 69 officials suspended due to Chocolate Hills resort
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The case involving the controversial resort in Bohol’s famous Chocolate Hills was unprecedented. A total of 69 officials and government employees – from Gov. Erico Aris Aumentado down to the barangay level – had been put under preventive suspension for six months for allowing the construction of the resort within the.....»»
Serious crash, Lawrence Street, Te Kuiti
Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash involving a motorbike on Lawrence Street near Taupiri Street, Te Kuiti.The crash was reported around 1:15pm.One person is in a critical condition and a helicopter is enroute.The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.The road is blocked and diversions are in place at the intersections of Lawrence Street, SH30 and Taupiri Street.Motorists are a.....»»
Cebu City PWD IDs: Printing of new ones halted due to corruption claims
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The printing of new Persons with Disabilities (PWD) identification cards (IDs) is temporarily suspended at Cebu City Hall for seven days. Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced three directives during a press conference on Thursday, May 23, following the privilege speech of City Councilor James Cuenco regarding the alleged corruption involving.....»»
Sacked Wescom chief denies deal with China
The former commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Command has denied entering into any agreement with China involving the dispute in the West Philippine Sea......»»
3 vehicles collide in Quezon town; 6 dead
Six people died in an accident involving three vehicles along Maharlika Highway in Barangay Canda Ilaya in Lopez, Quezon early yesterday......»»
‘Pharma war’
Ombudsman Samuel Martires forwarded one after the other to Sandiganbayan last week the twin cases of graft and corruption charges involving former top government officials of the previous administration......»»
Illegal and impossible condition
This is a case involving a donation of a parcel of land subject to several conditions that may cause its revocation if violated......»»
DIA taxi crackdown yields 32 apprehensions
An official from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Davao Region (LTFRB-Davao) reported approximately 32 apprehensions, including one case involving a taxi driver soliciting passengers inside Francisco Bangoy International Airport, also known as Davao International Airport (DIA)......»»
US slams China’s ‘irresponsible behavior’ in South China Sea
Damage to Philippine vessels and injuries to their crew in the South China Sea constitute “irresponsible behavior” in disregard of international law, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, weighing in on the latest flare-up involving China......»»
Explainer: Serious illegal detention for ransom, what is it?
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In a ruling on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Taguig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) delivered a verdict that stirred the nation’s interest in the 10-year legal case involving a prominent celebrity. Businessman Cedric Lee, model Deniece Cornejo, Ferdinand Guerrero, and Simeon Palma Raz were found guilty beyond reasonable doubt of.....»»
China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area
BEIJING/TOKYO - China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media said Sunday, the latest in a series of maritime disputes involving China and its neighbors.Chinese vessels took unspecified law enforcement measures, the embassy said in a statement, adding that it had lodged solemn representations for what it ca.....»»
Cebu pharmacist group defends pharmacist over viral prescription issue
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A group of pharmacists here came to the defense of their fellow pharmacist who got embroiled in a social media fiasco involving prescription drugs. The Cebu Pharmacists Association Inc. defended their colleague for refusing to sell prescription medications to a customer who failed to present any prescription slips, a video of.....»»