PNP: 34K cops to secure Holy Week, summer exodus

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy some 34,000 police officers to secure travelers for the summer vacation season.

PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said this is part of the police force’s Oplan Ligtas Sumvac (summer vacation) …

11 Filipino crew of ship attacked by Houthi rebels back in PH

MANILA: Eleven of the 13 Filipino crew members of bulk carrier M/V True Confidence attacked by Houthi rebels, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Tuesday night from Djibouti.

The group includes one of the three Filipino cr…

PCSO: No truth to lone Lotto bettor winning 20 times

MANILA: The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Wednesday denied Senator Raffy Tulfo’s claim that a single bettor won 20 times in its games.

In a statement, the PCSO said these reported prize claims made by one person are from the agency’…

Swedish investors explore investment opportunities in PH

MANILA: Swedish investors have expressed interest in investing in the Philippines due to the country’s robust macroeconomic fundamentals, improved business climate, and highly skilled workforce.

In a statement Wednesday, the Department of Finance (DO…

Comelec: New voters for 2025 polls may breach 3M target

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said the number of new registered voters for next year’s midterm elections may exceed its 3 million target.

This came as the total number of voter applicants reached a total of 1,174,375 as o…

Forest fires destroy 116 ha of greening program in 6 Antique towns

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA: Forest fires damaged 116.43 hectares covered by the National Greening Program (NGP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)in six Antique municipalities.

Community Environment and Natural Resources Office…

PH to co-host Southeast Asia maritime surveillance, info sharing meet

MANILA: The Philippines is set to co-host the 2025 Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) Steering Committee meeting, and will be represented by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fi…