Over 5K high-value targets fall since start of Marcos admin drug drive

MANILA: Authorities have arrested more than 5,000 drug high-value targets (HVTs) and seized nearly PHP32 billion worth of narcotics since the start of the President Ferdinand Marcos Jr administration’s crackdown on illegal drugs in mid-2022, the Phili…

Legazpi City to host 6.5K Palarong Bicol delegates

LEGAZPI: Some 6,500 athletes and other delegates from 13 Schools Division Offices (SDO) of the Department of Education-Bicol (DepEd-5) are expected to converge here for the 2024 Palarong Bicol from April 27 to May 4.

In an interview on Wednesday, May…

Gang behind ‘world’s biggest’ ransomware taken down: Europol

ROME: After a month-long operation, authorities from 10 countries disrupted the ‘world’s biggest’ ransomware criminal operation behind LockBit, causing damages worth billions of dollars, Europol said Tuesday.

In a statement, Europol said authorities …

Dentists’ group says 7 of 10 Filipinos have tooth decay

MANILA: Seven out of 10 Filipinos, or 72 percent of the population, have dental caries or tooth decay, the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) said on Wednesday.

‘Bulk of these statistics are five to 12 years old, meaning the school children of the P…

Senators see faster resolution on Charter reforms with RBH 7

MANILA: Senators welcomed Wednesday the filing of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 (RBH 7) in the House of Representatives, saying the move results in faster and smoother proceedings on the proposed amendments to the three economic provisions of th…

Comelec: Fate of lone bidder in poll automation project known soon

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will decide on whether or not to award the contract for the 2025 midterm polls automation project worth over PHP18 billion to the lone bidder Miru Systems Co Ltd., this week.

Comelec chairperson George Er…

DOJ bent on taking legal action vs. alleged cyanide fishing in WPS

MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said it is determined to take action against the supposed cyanide fishing in the Bajo de Masinloc also known as Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)

In a statement, Justice Secretary …