P2.7-M shabu seized in Ormoc buy bust

ORMOC CITY: Authorities seized 400 grams of suspected shabu amounting to more than PHP2.7 million from a construction worker during a joint buy-bust operation in Ormoc City Thursday night.

Authorities identified the suspects as Yoyo, 39, a constructi…

PAF, US Air Force conclude 1st edition of Cope Thunder drills

MANILA: The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the US Air Force (USAF) formally concluded the first iteration of Cope Thunder Philippines 24-1 exercises at Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga on Friday.

“On the concluding day of Cope Thunder, PAF and …

DA looking into soaring pork prices in markets

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday said it is now looking into surging pork prices, with some exceeding PHP400 per kg.

“Ito iyong tinututukan natin dahil iyong presyo ng ating farmgate hindi naman ganun kataas, nasa (That’s what we …

Labor Day job fairs set in 94 sites nationwide

MANILA: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to hold simultaneous job fairs across the country in celebration of the 122nd Labor Day.

In an advisory on Friday, the agency’s Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) said these job fairs featuri…

Letran spikers roll to fourth victory

MANILA: Letran downed Jose Rizal University, 25-16, 25-19, 25-19, to gain a share of the lead in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan on Friday.

Marie Judiel Nitura had 16 attacks as the Lady Knights…

Korean Air, Delta mull mounting direct flights via Clark

MANILA: Korean Air (KE) and Delta Air Lines are looking at mounting direct flights to Clark International Airport (CRK).

“Everyone’s eyes are now on Clark (Airport). We’re looking at having direct flights there. Working as one, KE and Delta could bri…

3 provinces in W. Visayas achieve 100% drug-cleared villages

ILOILO CITY: Three provinces in Western Visayas have achieved 100 percent drug-cleared barangay status in line with the Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP) led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

PDEA information officer Graziella Tan…