Adherence To Pardon Process Is Essential – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Any process involving the pardon of an offender must be adhered to by all parties, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Fahmi, who is also Pakatan Harapan (PH) communications director, said this is because any case involving the …

Duplantis, Ingebrigtsen set new world records in Silesia

WARSAW: Olympic champion Armand Duplantis set a new world record in the men’s pole vault at the Silesia Diamond League Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, clearing 6.26 meters on his second attempt on Sunday.

The 24-year-old Swede had already demonstrated h…

Over 1,600 Policemen To Ensure Public Order, Safety At Four Locations On Merdeka Eve

KUALA LUMPUR, A total of 1,656 policemen from the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent will be assigned to ensure public order and safety at four celebration hotspots on the eve of National Day (Ambang Merdeka) this Friday.

The four hotspots are the Merde…

Comelec firm on Oct. 1-8 COC filing period for 2025 polls

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) stood firm on its decision to maintain the scheduled period of filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for the 2025 midterm polls set from Oct. 1 to 8.

Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia opposed t…

Ngu Xa artisans keep glory of traditional bronze casting craft

The 500-year old Ngu Xa bronze casting craft village in Ba Dinh district of Hanoi is considered one of the four quintessential craft villages of the ancient capital city of Thang Long, now Hanoi. Through many ups and downs of history, Ngu Xa bronze p…

Cebu City exec cites civil servants’ heroism

CEBU CITY: Vice Mayor Donaldo Hontiveros on Monday cited the role of public servants in instilling the values of Philippine heroes and ancestors who fought for the freedom now enjoyed by the Cebuano community.

‘As employees of the government, we hold…

PNP says 7 cops hurt as tensions rise in Quiboloy search

MANILA: Around seven cops were hurt as tensions escalated in the ongoing police operations to capture fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy at the religious group’s compound in Davao City.

In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Q…