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PNP: No politics involved in Laos-PH drug smuggling probe
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday maintained that there's "no politics" in its ongoing probe on the attempt to smuggle P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines.
Anwar says Malaysia has done ‘everything we can’ against haze. Critics say it can do more
Malaysia has ruled out taking stronger measures against Indonesia over the worsening regional haze, even as widespread school closures and mounting public frustration fuel calls to punish those responsible for forest fires in the neighbouring country. “We need to safeguard the close relationship between the two countries. So, we are not going as far as sending a diplomatic note or taking legal action,” Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan told local media on Thursday. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said...
Anwar says Malaysia has done ‘everything we can’ against haze. Critics say it can do more
Malaysia has ruled out taking stronger measures against Indonesia over the worsening regional haze, even as widespread school closures and mounting public frustration fuel calls to punish those responsible for forest fires in the neighbouring country. “We need to safeguard the close relationship between the two countries. So, we are not going as far as sending a diplomatic note or taking legal action,” Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan told local media on Thursday. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said...
Maymay Entrata, Baby Dolls, Carmelle also enter Grammys race
More chances of an OPM artist getting nominated at the Grammys!
Water shortage grips Northern Samar capital as El Niño strengthens
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — At least 31 of 55 barangays in Catarman, Northern Samar, are already experiencing reduced water supply as the local government prepares for worsening dry conditions brought by the El Niño phenomenon. This prompted local officials to explore additional water sources and urge residents to conserve water. The Catarman Water District
Cop fired over gun used in Tacloban school attack
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Wednesday ordered the dismissal from service of the police officer who failed to properly secure her service firearm that was used by her 14-year-old nephew in the attack at San Jose National High School here in June. Napolcom said it found Police Staff Sgt.
Land study paves way for development of MILF camps
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — The government has completed a pilot study mapping land claims in six acknowledged camps of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), a key step toward resolving land issues tied to the normalization track of the Bangsamoro peace process. The findings are expected to help the Joint Task Force on Camps
Alo rakes in record HK$20 million in first-week sales at Hong Kong mall
American athleisure brand Alo generated nearly HK$20 million (US$2.6 million) in sales during its first week in Hong Kong, breaking an opening-week record at a luxury waterfront shopping centre and highlighting growing appetite for premium wellness products amid an uneven retail recovery. The brand, which soft opened its first Greater China flagship at K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui on September 25, recorded the highest first-week sales among new stores at the mall, excluding jewellery and watch...