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MANILA, Philippines — More police officers and Land Transportation Office (LTO) personnel will be stationed along Marilaque Road in Rizal province to ensure safety of motorists and travelers following multiple cases of accidents involving motorcyclists performing stunts and holding races. Transportation Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, also the LTO chief, on Monday met with Police […]…

Keep on reading: More cops tapped to watch Marilaque stretch in Rizal

MANILA, Philippines — Two rallies calling for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte are set to take place in Metro Manila on Friday. The first, led by progressive groups and various political parties, will be held in the morning, while the second, backed by religious figures and some retired military officials, is scheduled for the afternoon. But the two gatherings may not necessarily be exact echoes of each other, as one of the organizers of the morning rally sought to distance his event from the one happening later in the day. Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Saturday pointedly […]…

Keep on reading: Difference arises as two anti-VP Duterte rallies are set for the same day

China’s first corgi police dog, Fu Zai, had its year-end bonus docked after it was caught sleeping on the job and peeing in its own basin. Born in August 2023, Fu Zai joined the police force in Weifang, Shandong province, as a reserve explosives-detection operative in January 2024. Fu Zai soon became a viral sensation with its expressive eyes, stubby legs and remarkable skills, and has since graduated to become a fully qualified police dog. READ: Hero dog ‘Bayani’ uncovers P170M drugs at Cebu City port Its first performance review was shared in a Jan 19 video on Douyin, TikTok’s […]…

Keep on reading: China: Corgi police dog loses bonus for sleeping, peeing on job

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City College (MCC) is set to resubmit its application for Institutional Recognition (IR) to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) during the last week of February. If approved, MCC students will be again be able to avail of free tuition through the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST). Councilor Malcolm Sanchez, chairman of the Committee on Education of the Mandaue City Council, said that MCC has already complied with most of the requirements for the CHED accreditation.  The school only needed to prepare a few other documents that they will have […]…

Keep on reading: Mandaue City College ready to resubmit application for free tuition

Brussels, Belgium — The European Commission on Tuesday proposed tariffs on additional farm imports from Russia and its ally Belarus, in a new effort to choke off revenues to fund Moscow’s war on Ukraine. The 27-nation EU has hit Russia with multiple rounds of sanctions in response to its all-out invasion of its neighbor in 2022. The latest tariffs would further impact “Russia’s ability to wage its war of aggression against Ukraine,” said a statement from the EU executive. READ: EU rejects Putin’s ‘reckless’ nuclear weapon threat The measures, which need approval from the Council of EU member states and […]…

Keep on reading: EU proposes tariffs on more Russia farm imports

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (Ched) is investigating the botched “unauthorized off-campus activity” of Bestlink College of the Philippines in Bataan. Ched noted that the students of the Quezon City-based college have experienced “severe logistical problems and safety concerns, with many students stranded for hours with no transportation to go back to Manila during the activity.” Bestlink was celebrating its 23rd founding anniversary at a resort in Hermosa municipality. After this fiasco, the Ched en banc discussed the matter, and a show-cause order was issued on Tuesday against the administration of the college. The action was prompted […]…

Keep on reading: Ched probes botched ‘unauthorized’ Bestlink activity in Bataan

MANILA, Philippines — Temperatures are dropping in some parts of the country due to the northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” with Baguio City recording its lowest temperature so far this year at 11.8 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), this was the lowest temperature registered so far […]…

Keep on reading: Baguio temperature drops to 11.8ºC on Jan. 28

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) cautioned the public against buying illegally pre-registered subscriber identity module (SIM) cards, after the unit seized nearly 2,300 SIM cards in one week. “We urge everyone to avoid purchasing pre-registered SIM cards and to ensure proper registration of their SIMs,” PNP ACG Director Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang said in a statement released Tuesday night. “This will help us combat fraud and protect the public from cybercrimes,” Yang added. READ: PNP-ACG: 8 nabbed for selling registered SIM cards Data from the police force’s anti-cybercrime unit also given Tuesday night showed […]…

Keep on reading: PNP-ACG warns public vs buying illegally pre-registered SIM cards

MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will be deploying 4,904 personnel for the metro’s celebration of the 2025 Chinese New Year. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the NCRPO said the deployment includes 733 officers to secure celebration venues, 531 to manage traffic flow and 488 to monitor at checkpoints. The Metro Manila police added that medical teams and reserve forces will be on standby for emergency response. READ: What to know about Lunar New Year Celebrations in PH Further, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams, Explosive Ordinance Disposal and K9 units, and drone operators will […]…

Keep on reading: NCRPO to deploy over 4,900 cops for Chinese New Year festivities

Calling all runners and aspiring runners in Manila! WeKenRun, a local running group led by Coach Ken Mendola, is hosting its first-ever Takbo #ParasaLife fun run on February 16, 2025, at Parqal in Aseana City. This event, organized in partnership with Home Credit, aims to inspire Filipinos to embrace a healthier lifestyle and improve their overall well-being – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your wellness journey, Takbo #ParasaLife is designed to be inclusive and welcoming. Participants can expect support and guidance from WeKenRun to help them develop long-lasting running habits that contribute […]…

Keep on reading: WeKenRun’s Takbo #ParasaLife Fun Run: Empowering Filipinos through running