Japan urges two-state solution in Middle East

Japan said Friday the implementation of a two-state solution in the Middle East and support for the economic independence of Palestine are of utmost importance. Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, in a statement in Tokyo after presiding over the G7 foreig…

Slain broadcaster Jumalon laid to rest; Marcos admin assures justice

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., through the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS), assured the family of slain Misamis Occidental radio broadcaster, Juan Jumalon (a.k.a. DJ Johnny Walker), that law enforcement agencies are exerting all…

Police help MAO enforce pork quarantine in Romblon town

Cops are back to help the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) enforce the ban on pigs and pork products from outside the town’s borders as part of strict quarantine measures against African swine fever (ASF). In an interview on Sunday, municipal agricu…

Solon calls for creation of special court for drug cases

A legislator on Sunday sought the creation of special courts that would hear all drug-related cases. Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, chair of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, said trial court congestion could be addresse…

Romualdez: Maharlika to contribute to PH socioeconomic dev’t

The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) will stay true to its goals of creating more jobs, improving public services and creating a higher standard of living. In a statement on Sunday following the issuance of the revised implementing rules and regulation…

DBM says accountability, openness certain under revised Maharlika IRR

The recently released implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) will make sure that there will be accountability, openness, and efficacy in carrying out the law, according to Department of Budget and Management Se…

Acorda hopes next PNP chief will have longer tenure

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. is hoping his successor would have a longer tour of duty to sustain programs and projects. Acorda, a member of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1991, assumed the top PNP leaders…