Police ready to give Justice dep’t more case records for EJK review
THE JUSTICE department will review more cases that might have involved extra-judicial killings (EJK), including police anti-drug operations, according to an official.
Judges face higher fines for misconduct, inefficiency
JUDGES found guilty of misconduct or inefficiency now face higher fines of up to P200,000 after the Supreme Court amended Rule 140 of the Revised Rules of Court.
Bill creating local anti-drug abuse councils up for Senate plenary
SEVERAL Senate committees approved a bill that will establish Anti-Drug Abuse Councils in every local government unit.
PCG commander rallies troops in Kalayaan Island: ‘West Philippine Sea is ours!’
THE PHILIPPINE Coast Guard (PCG) commandant visited Kalayaan Island on Tuesday where he rallied troops to protect the West Philippine Sea and proudly fly the flag.
Japanese syndicate ‘Big Boss’ nabbed in Parañaque City
A JAPANESE fugitive wanted for crimes in several countries was arrested in a five-star hotel in Parañaque City last May 17, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced Wednesday.
Gov’t asks towns, cities to pass local law punishing vaccine slot sellers
THE PRESIDENTIAL Palace on Tuesday asked local governments to pass an ordinance that would penalize people selling coronavirus vaccination slots, a day after the Manila city government took such initiative.
3 more vaccine developers seek trials in PHL
THREE more coronavirus vaccine developers applied for clinical trials in the Philippines, the Department of Science and Technology said on Tuesday.
Manila, Beijing start compensation talks for Filipino fishermen
MANILA and Beijing will start talks next month for the compensation of Filipino fishermen who were on board a boat that was rammed, sunk, and abandoned by a Chinese fishing vessel in June 2019 at the West Philippine Sea, according to Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra.
Anti-red tape agency to set up Matnog Port single processing shop
THE ANTI-RED Tape Authority (ARTA) is planning to open a one-stop processing shop at the Matnog Port in Sorsogon by June after receiving complaints from motorists of congestion and under-the-table transactions to get loading priority.
Bill on overseas workers department hurdles Senate committees
SEVERAL Senate committees on Tuesday approved a measure that will create a department that will address concerns of migrant and overseas Filipino workers.
PLDT helps local farmers through digital projects
PLDT, Inc. said it assisted local farmers increase their productivity and income amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic through three projects that used digital tools.
P50-M Biliran bridge rehabilitation starts July
THE BRIDGE connecting the island province of Biliran to mainland Leyte in the central Philippines will undergo a P50-million restoration starting July, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced.