BOC intercepts P38.8-M marijuana

MANILA: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has intercepted some PHP38.8 million worth of dried marijuana at the Manila International Container Port.

The illegal shipment was found in a container van, which was declared to contain plastic tableware, kitchenw…

Deputy PM inspects flood relief efforts in Dien Bien province

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang visited Dien Bien province on August 4 and inspected flood relief efforts in Muong Pon commune, Dien Bien district, which was hard hit by a flash flood on July 25.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Southwest monsoon to bring isolated rains in most parts of PH

MANILA: ‘Habagat’ or the southwest monsoon will continue to prevail nationwide on Sunday.

In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said a huge part of Luzon including Me…

Manila preps hero’s welcome for Yulo

MANILA: The City of Manila is preparing a hero’s welcome for ParisvOlympics gold medalist Carlos Edriel Yulo.

Mayor Honey Lacuna said Sunday that the city will give a huge welcome for Yulo, an Outstanding Manilan awardee.

‘The City of Manila is alre…

PH lone Southeast Asian nation with Olympic medal after Yulo win

MANILA: Carlos Edriel Yulo’s gold enabled the Philippines to beat all its Southeast Asian neighbors to the medal table.

It was the Philippines’ first medal in Paris and the first of any color from a gymnast.

A total of 58 nations were already on the…

2024 Roller Sports Hanoi Open begins

The 2024 Roller Sports Hanoi Open lured 422 athletes to participate in professional, semi-pro and amateur events in Hanoi on August 4. Competitors took part in six categories of speed skating, slide, fish speed slalom, speed salom, classic freestyle …

PNP assures continued security for Aug. 5 class opening

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) assured Sunday of its continued security coverage for the Aug. 5 class opening.

Several local government units postponed school opening on July 29 following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina and monsoo…