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Day: July 16, 2024

Navy: Effects of PH-China talks on WPS tensions yet to be seen

MANILA: The effects of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting between the Philippines and China have yet to be seen as far as easing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is concerned, a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said on Tu…

POC chief optimistic on PH campaign in Paris Olympics

MANILA: Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol’ Tolentino expressed his optimism for the country’s campaign in the coming Paris Olympics.

‘Definitely, we will deliver. Definitely, we will surpass Tokyo (Olympics),’ said Tolentin…

Employees union slams attack on Comelec credibility

MANILA: The Commission on Elections-Employees’ Union (Comelec-EU) on Tuesday rallied behind chairperson George Erwin Garcia amid allegations of graft linked to the poll body’s automation contract for the 2025 midterm elections.

In a statement, the Co…

Murder, rape suspects nabbed separately in BARMM

CAMP SK PENDATUN, Maguindanao Norte – The police announced Tuesday the arrest of two most wanted persons (MWP) involved in murder and rape cases.

Brig. Gen. Prexy Tanggawohn, director of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-B…

8 Samar bays turn positive for red tide

TACLOBAN CITY – At least eight bays on Samar Island are positive for toxic red tide based on the latest seawater sampling, with some parts of the sea showing red discoloration, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has reported.

In it…

DTI seizes nearly P90-M of uncertified goods, vape units

MANILA: The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Task Force Kalasag has confiscated a total of PHP89.76 million worth of uncertified and non-compliant products and vape units as of July 15.

In a press conference in Makati City Tuesday, Fair Trade…