Senate OKs transfer of provincial, sub-provincial jails to BJMP care

MANILA: The Senate approved on Monday Senate Bill (SB) No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act which seeks to transfer the control and supervision of the provincial and sub-provincial jails to the Bureau of Jail and Management Penology (BJMP).

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Salmonella cases in PH rise to 13K in 2023

MANILA: Salmonella cases in the Philippines rose to 13,000 in 2023, from 9,000 in 2022, according to data provided by a Department of Science and Technology returning scientist on Monday.

Homer Pantua said in a televised briefing that officials need …

Disaster risk reduction partnership planning 2025-2030 relevant to Vietnam’s priorities: UNDP Resident Coordinator

Ha Giang: The disaster risk reduction partnership’s plan for 2025-2030 will be developed in accordance with the Government of Vietnam’s priorities on natural disaster prevention as well as in line with the strategic goals of all partners, Pauline Tame…

Families of MH370 victims mark 10 years since flight disappearance

KUALA LUMPUR: Family members of those aboard Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 marked the 10th year since the disappearance of the aircraft here on Sunday.

With speeches, presentations, and poems, the next-of-kin marked the milestone, with Transport Mi…

Cat causes blackout in parts of Palawan

PUERTO PRINCESA: An unfortunate chain reaction began when a stray cat got electrocuted inside a major power plant, causing a blackout in this city and seven other municipalities early Monday morning.

Maria Janelle Rebusada, an information officer for…

PBBM among most influential leaders in SE Asia – Aussie think tank

MANILA: – An Australian independent think tank hailed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for emerging ‘one of the most interesting, influential and closely watched leaders’ in Southeast Asia since he assumed office in June 2022.

Lowy Institute Executi…

Laguna police ops net 4 drug suspects

CALAMBA: Two separate drug buy-bust operations conducted by lawmen here and in Cabuyao City over the weekend resulted in the arrest of four individuals allegedly involved in the drug trade, the Laguna Provincial Police Office (LPPO) said on Monday.

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