Day: February 16, 2025

Pasay City: National University kicked off its five-peat bid with a 25-22, 25-22, 25-19 victory over De La Salle University Sunday in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Team captain Leo Aringo Jr. and Alas Pilipinas standout Buds Buddin led the Bulldogs, proving they remain formidable despite the departure of key players Nico Almendras and Joshua Retamar, both instrumental in their previous four titles. According to Philippines News Agency, Aringo delivered 20 points, including 19 attacks and one block, while Buddin contributed 18 points and 13 excellent receptions. Leo Ordiales made

Jakarta: The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) is collaborating with various Indonesian government agencies to build bilateral cooperations, including Madrasah scholarships and Halal products, that will benefit more Muslim Filipinos. ‘In the spirit of One ASEAN Community, the NCMF, through its delegates, reached out to the Indonesian government for significant partnerships that will directly benefit Muslim Filipinos, especially the youth, through scholarships in Indonesia,’ NCMF Secretary Sabuddin Abdurahim said in a news release on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Abdurahim said the recent NCMF mission to Jakarta ‘has been fruitful,’ with the General of Islamic Education of the

Caloocan City: The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated PHP25 million worth of illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in Caloocan City. According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced that the operation took place at an LPG Refilling Station in Barangay 163, Sta. Quiteria on Friday. The confiscation was executed under the authority of a search warrant issued by a Caloocan court, targeting the unauthorized sale and distribution of petroleum products. During the operation, eight employees were taken into custody, although none of the company’s owners were present at the time. The police

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested three foreign nationals here on Valentine’s Day following a report from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) linking them to illegal online gambling. The operation is part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration’s intensified efforts to crack down on foreign nationals engaged in unlawful activities in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, Intelligence division chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. stated that BI agents arrested three Chinese nationals in Barangay Milagrosa after receiving a report from PAOCC that the trio are involved in online gambling and prostitution in their building. Upon verification, two

Nueva Ecija: Army soldiers uncovered a weapons cache here believed to belong to the remnants of the dismantled Komiteng Larangang Gerilya Sierra Madre. Acting on a tip from a former rebel, the 91st Infantry Battalion of the 7th Infantry Division launched a scouring operation in the mountainous village of Barangay Sawmill over the weekend, leading to the recovery of firearms and explosives. According to Philippines News Agency, among the seized items were an M16 rifle, a .38 caliber pistol, a high-explosive hand grenade, spent bullet casings, live ammunition and magazines. In a statement Sunday, the Army hailed the operation as