Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the lead agency of the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF), urged every Filipino household to foster unity and harmony. The 32nd National Family Week falls on Sept. 23 to 27. ‘We encourage all Filipino families to bond, to strengthen communication, and maintain healthy relationship…
Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday reported the arrest of two South Korean fugitives in Las Piñas City and Pampanga province. Nam Sundong, 37, was arrested at his residence in Manuyo Dos, Las Piñas City on Sept. 20 by the BI Fugitive Search Unit, according to a news release. On the same day,…
Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) issued a stern warning to its officers against engaging in partisan politics as it starts beefing up security measures for the 2025 elections. The PNP is tasked with protecting the democratic process, not participating in it, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said. ‘I am reminding every officer that…
Manila: The Bureau of Customs formally filed multiple complaints against the owners and crew of MT Tritrust and MT Mega Ensoleillee after their illegal transfer of unmarked fuel (paihi) at the Navotas Fish Port recently. The total value of the fuel and two fuel tankers amounted to P715,350,000. Violations of the Customs Modernization and Tariff…
BACOLOD CITY – Majority of the 25 committed power projects in the Visayas, with a total potential capacity of 1,982 megawatts, are generating renewable energy (RE). Among the committed projects, which are targeted to operate starting 2024 and 2025, solar has the highest rated capacity at 38.37 percent; followed by wind, 26.01 percent; and battery…
Manila: University of Santo Tomas ousted defending champion College of Saint Benilde, 25-23, 25-15, 25-20, to arrange a title showdown with Far Eastern University in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday. FEU secured the first championship berth after an earlier sweep of University of the East, 25-20, 25-19,…
