Day: August 25, 2024

MANILA: Eight Chinese vessels harassed the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship, BRP Datu Sanday (MMOV-3002) while traveling from Hasa-Hasa Shoal to Escoda Shoal on Sunday. The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said China Coast Guard’s (CCG) ship 21551 even rammed the BFAR vessel near Escoda Shoal as shown in a video taken by an Inquirer.net reporter who was aboard BRP Datu Sanday. The BFAR vessel was on a humanitarian mission to resupply Filipino fisherfolk with diesel, food and medical supplies, according to the NTF-WPS. “The BRP Datu Sanday was targeted by the People’s

MANILA: A group of “lechoneros” or sellers of lechon (roasted pig) in Quezon City’s La Loma District assured clients that their pork products are free from the African swine fever (ASF) even as it lauded government efforts to curb the resurgence of the disease. In an interview on Sunday, Ramon Ferreros, founder of the La Loma Lechoneros Association, said national government agencies and municipal and city veterinary offices handle the ASF outbreak by implementing guidelines to ensure that only safe pork and by-products reach consumers. ‘Before delivery, shipping permits and certifications from veterinary offices of the provinces are all set.

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said the ongoing operation against fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy is a legitimate one and fully backed by a warrant of arrest. Quiboloy and five other KOJC members are facing charges of child abuse and human trafficking. Courts in Davao City and Pasig City ordered their arrest. The PNP stormed the KOJC compound in Davao City early Saturday morning. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said in a media release that political backers and supporters must “exemplify true leadership by advising Mr. Quiboloy to adhere to the rule

MANILA: Capital1 import Marina Tushova claimed her third Player of the Week award in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), boosted by her record 50 points on Saturday. The 6-foot spiker made 47 attacks, two blocks and a service ace, to go with 16 excellent receptions and 12 digs. Tushova broke the all-time scoring high for the third time to earn the Aug. 20 to 24 honor given by print and online reporters covering the PVL, which is streamed live and on-demand via the Pilipinas Live app and www.pvl.ph. Despite her best efforts, the Solar Spikers failed to advance after losing

TEHRAN – Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Paris Le Bourget Airport for allegedly enabling criminal activity with his encrypted messaging app, French media reported. French TV channel TF1 reported Sunday morning that 39-year-old Durov was detained as he disembarked from his private jet, following an arrest warrant issued by authorities. The arrest reportedly occurred at 8 p.m. (local time) and was seen being escorted by bodyguards. Unconfirmed reports said French secret service agents carried out the operation. The charges were not officially disclosed but reports said the arrest warrant was in connection with drug