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MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) relieved the personnel involved in an incident shown in a viral video where officers allegedly entered a home in Taguig City without a search warrant and manhandled several residents. “A comprehensive but swift investigation is ongoing to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding the case, identify police personnel who abused their authority, police procedures violated and to institute more effective measures to avoid these kind[s] of incidents in the future,” the NCRPO said in a statement on Tuesday. “Involved personnel, including the immediate supervisor, were relieved from their post to […]…

Keep on reading: NCRPO sacks personnel in viral video of ‘warrantless search’ in Taguig

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) spokesperson on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) blasted Sagip party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta anew for “undermining” the term referring to the western section of the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). “How will the world support our use of the term [West Philippine Sea] if we ourselves undermine it? Fortunately, the majority of Filipinos recognize and use the term,” Commodore Jay Tarriela’s post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night reads. “There’s no issue with it, except for those who seem to create problems with it, like senatorial candidate Marcoleta,” he added. This was […]…

Keep on reading: PCG: How can world back West PH Sea term if we undermine it?

Stand-up comedian and writer Alex Calleja is aware of the challenges in bringing Filipino humor to an international market. However, Calleja noted that some Asian audiences do not have any problems understanding his jokes as long as they get its gist. Calleja, whose comedy special “Tamang Panahon” premiered on a streaming platform last February 7, shared that Asian audiences would not have a problem understanding his jokes, as he made sure that the show’s subtitles capture its meaning. The comedy special was filmed during his birthday in October of last year and was submitted in November. He was then informed […]…

Keep on reading: Alex Calleja opens up about bringing Filipino humor to global market

Despite the rise of digital technology, 63-year-old Bello Belizario continues to restore and repair mechanical clocks, most of which are considered heirlooms that keep memories of family members alive….

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MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst said trading Khris Middleton was the toughest decision of his career because of everything the three-time NBA All-Star had done for the franchise. “I’m incredibly close with Khris personally, his family,” Horst said before the Bucks’ 125-111 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday, his first time addressing reporters since the trade was completed last week. “I probably have more Middleton jerseys in my house than anything and will still have more Middleton jerseys in my house than anything.” Trading Middleton to the Washington Wizards brought forward Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee […]…

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The city’s media arm is “not dissolved” but merged with the information office, instead. This was clarified by Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia in an interview when asked about the current status of the Sugboanon Channel. In their recent post, Sugboanon Channel captioned, “As we signed on at Sunrise, we now sign off after sunset. Kindly switch to Cebu City Public Information Office.” READ: Bill seeking ABS-CBN franchise to operate filed in House Garcia said that it seemed as if the PIO and the channel were separate entities. “There was really a lack of coordination. […]…

Keep on reading: Sugboanon Channel merged with PIO, not dissolved

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two active police officers in Toledo City, Cebu are now facing murder charges over the death of a mendicant or locally known as libud-suroy. The Central Visayas office of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI-7) on Feb. 5 filed criminal and administrative cases against Patrolman Raymond Manipis and Police Master Sergeant Sepjanrey Roda. Manipis and Roda were accused of beating to death a 59-year-old mendicant identified as Eliseo Rosento. READ: Tabogon murder: Missing woman found inside sack and dumped in a canal Rosento died last August 2024, with the cause of death initially reported as ‘fell […]…

Keep on reading: 2 cops in Toledo face murder raps over mendicant’s death

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball is injured once again, with right ankle soreness forcing him to miss the final three quarters of a 97-89 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA on Monday in New York. Ball missed five games bridging January and February due to a sprained left ankle before playing 36 minutes against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. He then sat out against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday because of left ankle soreness. READ: LaMelo Ball fined $100K by NBA for ‘derogatory comment’ Now the 23-year-old is in danger of missing more time, although he […]…

Keep on reading: NBA: Hornets’ LaMelo Ball injured again with right ankle soreness

The government’s competition watchdog on Monday said it had signed an agreement with its counterpart in Thailand last to strengthen their cross-border collaboration when it comes to competition law enforcement. The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) last February 4 at their office in Quezon City. “In a world where economies are becoming increasingly integrated, it has never been more important to harmonize the ways in which we enforce these laws to ensure more effective and efficient implementation while respecting each other’s autonomy and independence,” PCC […]…

Keep on reading: PH, Thailand strengthen cooperation on competition law enforcement

MANILA, Philippines—The Koshigaya Alphas felt the absence of Filipino import Kai Sotto, falling to the Osaka Evessa, 77-70, on Sunday in the Japan B.League at Ookini Arena Maishima. With the 7-foot-3 center Sotto still recovering after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, Osaka had a tough time against Koshigaya, which had its way in the paint. Filipino import Ray Parks Jr. chipped in 10 points and four rebounds. READ: B.League: Dwight Ramos shines despite Hokkaido loss Ryan Luther led Evessa (19-18) with 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals while Ray Parks chipped in 10 […]…

Keep on reading: B.League: Ray Parks pushes Osaka past Kai Sotto-less Koshigaya