DBM OKs P396.374-M fund for PNP’s motor vehicles

Manila: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the request for the PHP396.374-million funding for the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) procurement of around 402 units of motor vehicles.

DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman approved …

Number Of Flood Victims In Kedah Continues To Rise, Penang, Perlis Record Decrease

KUALA LUMPUR, The number of flood victims placed in relief centres in Kedah has continued to rise as of 8 pm tonight, while Penang and Perlis have reported a decrease.

In KEDAH, the number of flood victims across seven districts relocated to 32 reli…

Prosecutors drop coercion, detention suits vs. Taguig mayor, others

Manila: Taguig City prosecutors have dismissed for lack of probable cause the illegal detention and grave coercion complaints filed against Mayor Lani Cayetano and three ranking officials of the city in connection with incidents filed by Makati City g…

Syariah Court To Determine Lineage Of Children Linked To GISBH – Mohd Na’im

KUALA LUMPUR, The determination of the lineage (nasab) of some children rescued from charity homes linked to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISBH) through Ops Global on Sept 11 falls under the jurisdiction of the State Syariah Court, say…

DA logs P107-M agri losses due to Ferdie, ‘habagat’

Manila: Agricultural damage due to the combined effects of enhanced southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclone Ferdie has already reached PHP107.42 million, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

‘Based on the initial assessment of DA Regional …

Unveiling Hidden Threats Of Smoking, Vaping On Loved Ones

KUALA LUMPUR, The notion that e-cigarettes and vaping devices are ‘safe to use’ carries significant risks, impacting not only smokers but also those around them.

Associate Professor Dr Kow Ken Siong, Consultant Respiratory and Internal Medicine Phys…

DOJ brings free legal, medical services to women inmates in DavNor

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said it has fielded over 50 lawyers and paralegals, and more than 50 health professionals at the Correctional Institution for Women in Davao Del Norte to provide free legal and medical services to ar…