BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) reiterated the enforcement of Batas Pambansa (BP) Blg. 880 or the Public Assembly Act of 1985 in the wake of its encounter with a group of transport leaders who held a rally without a permit and turned violent during dispersal earlier this week. In a statement on Saturday, Col. Joeresty Coronica, city police director, said it is necessary to enforce the policy to maintain peace and order while also respecting the rights of citizens to free speech. ‘The BCPO respects the right to freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, but it

BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) reiterated the enforcement of Batas Pambansa (BP) Blg. 880 or the Public Assembly Act of 1985 in the wake of its encounter with a group of transport leaders who held a rally without a permit and turned violent during dispersal earlier this week. In a statement on Saturday, Col. Joeresty Coronica, city police director, said it is necessary to enforce the policy to maintain peace and order while also respecting the rights of citizens to free speech. ‘The BCPO respects the right to freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, but it

Manila: The Philippines will not disclose the exact location of the vessel that replaced BRP Teresa Magbanua in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal as part of its ‘operation adjustment’ in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), National Maritime Council spokesperson Alexander Lopez said on Saturday. During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon, Lopez said the government has already learned its lesson, following the China Coast Guard’s continued attacks against Philippine vessels in the WPS. ‘Mas maganda nga ‘yung nanghuhula sila (China) kung nasaan, kasi pag alam nila kung nasaan, doon sila pupunta. Parang magnet iyan. So, that is our approach, na as much

Manila: The Philippines will not disclose the exact location of the vessel that replaced BRP Teresa Magbanua in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal as part of its ‘operation adjustment’ in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), National Maritime Council spokesperson Alexander Lopez said on Saturday. During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon, Lopez said the government has already learned its lesson, following the China Coast Guard’s continued attacks against Philippine vessels in the WPS. ‘Mas maganda nga ‘yung nanghuhula sila (China) kung nasaan, kasi pag alam nila kung nasaan, doon sila pupunta. Parang magnet iyan. So, that is our approach, na as much

Manila: Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will campaign for the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat during the high-level meetings at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) next week. In a statement on Saturday, Manalo said Manila is ‘making positive headway’ in its campaign and is confident with its ‘proven track record of being a dependable partner, pathfinder, and peacemaker in world affairs.’ Manalo will be leading the Philippine delegation to the UNGA 79 High-Level Week (HLW) and related meetings taking place in New York City from Sept. 22 to 29.

Manila: Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will campaign for the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat during the high-level meetings at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) next week. In a statement on Saturday, Manalo said Manila is ‘making positive headway’ in its campaign and is confident with its ‘proven track record of being a dependable partner, pathfinder, and peacemaker in world affairs.’ Manalo will be leading the Philippine delegation to the UNGA 79 High-Level Week (HLW) and related meetings taking place in New York City from Sept. 22 to 29.