Leonardo, tied to drug war killings, quits Napolcom

Nestor Corrales 10/13/2024

National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Edilberto Leonardo, who was implicated in the killing of three Chinese drug convicts and of former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary Wesley Barayuga, has resigned from his post. This was confirmed in…

24 dead after rain, farm damage reaches P600M – NDRRMC

Jordeene B. Lagare, Nestor Corrales 09/22/2024

The death toll due to the combined effects of Tropical Cyclones Ferdie, Gener and Helen and the southwest moonsoon has risen to 24, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Friday. In its…

Former member of Quiboloy’s ‘angel of death’ in police custody

Nestor Corrales 09/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A confessed former member of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s supposed private army “angels of death” is now under the custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP). PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo told reporters on Friday that…

Quiboloy arrest: Several cops relieved from posts

Charie Abarca, Nestor Corrales 06/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines –Several policemen, including three officials, have been relieved from their posts over alleged violations during the serving of an arrest warrant against fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy. Speaking to reporters on Friday at Camp Crame in…

Marcos: PH will do whatever it takes to defend WPS claims

Nestor Corrales 06/01/2024

SINGAPORE – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asserted on Friday that the Philippines will defend its sovereignty in the South China Sea against Beijing’s expansive claims do “whatever it takes to protect our sovereign home,” including areas of…

PCG to send 6 ships to ‘Balikatan’ drills with US, allies

Nestor Corrales 04/19/2024

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will send six ships for the upcoming “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercises with American and other troops in Philippine and international waters starting next week. Rear Adm. Armand Balilo, PCG spokesperson, announced Thursday that…

Marcos: PH sets ‘countermeasures’ against China’s WPS aggressive acts

Nestor Corrales 03/31/2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has asserted that the Philippines will take action through unspecified “countermeasures” against China’s aggressive acts towards Filipino troops and fishermen in the West Philippine Sea. He instructed the Department of National Defense (DND)…

WPS tension: Chinese vessel blocks PH research ship

Nestor Corrales 03/23/2024

A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel again made “dangerous maneuvers” on Thursday and tried to block a Philippine fishery vessel carrying marine scientists conducting research in the West Philippine Sea or WPS. Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast…

Marcos grants clemency to 22 PDLs

Nestor Corrales 03/10/2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted executive clemency to 22 persons deprived of liberty (PDL), the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said on Saturday. BuCor said while 20 PDLs were granted commutations of sentences, two were given conditional…

PH gears up new game plan in Ayungin missions

Geraldford Ticke, Nestor Corrales 03/08/2024

The Philippines plans to use faster and more flexible strategies for its next resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal, aiming to avoid China’s interference, a senior military official said on Thursday after recent clashes with China. The head…

Chinese ships again block PCG vessels near Ayungin Shoal

Julie Aurelio, Nestor Corrales 02/18/2024

Chinese ships, including a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel, have again blocked Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, where the dilapidated BRP Sierra Madre has been grounded since 1999. American maritime expert Ray…

PH intensifies patrols to guard WPS fishing grounds

Nestor Corrales 02/17/2024

The Philippines will actively protect its traditional fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea from increasing Chinese aggression by having government ships regularly patrol Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año announced that…

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