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CBCP backs call to probe new cases of baggage theft

MANILA -- The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Migrant and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) expressed support to Senator Grace Poe's call to probe new cases of baggage theft at the...

Roque denies using position for senatorial bid

MANILA -- Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday denied claims that he was using his current position to campaign as senator in the 2019 mid-term elections. Critics claimed Roque was holding press...

Army to recruit 6,100 troops this year

MANILA -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday announced that it is opening 6,100 slots in line with efforts to strengthen its field units. "The Army recently approved the opening of 3,600 annual...

Duterte to skip ASEAN-Australia Special Summit this month

MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte will be unable to attend the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Sydney, Australia this month, Malacañang said Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte will be skipping the...

Customs seizes P9-M worth of cigarettes, fireworks

MANILA -- Customs authorities seized two 40-footer vans containing misdeclared items worth PHP8.98 million from China at the Port of Manila Monday. Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña said the apprehended shipments loaded with cigarettes...

PNP chief fetes 2 Manila cops

MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa awarded two Manila policemen for their exemplary dedication to duty. PO2 Mel Bautista of the Station 4’s Gulod Police Community Precinct...

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