Day: March 1, 2025

Manila: Malaca±ang has directed all incumbent Presidential Communications Office (PCO) officials to submit their courtesy resignations by February 28, newly appointed PCO Secretary Jaybee Ruiz confirmed on Saturday. Ruiz cited a memorandum issued by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on February 25, which requires all PCO officials appointed before his tenure to tender their unqualified courtesy resignations by the specified deadline. According to Philippines News Agency, the directive was issued to allow the new PCO Secretary a free hand in performing his duties and functions, as stated in the memorandum. It applies to presidential appointees in agencies, offices, and bureaus under

Isabela: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday reported the arrest of five Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining in Isabela province. Xue Xianrong, Xingyue Qiu, Zeng Shuiying, Zhang Huaping, and Xue Junfeng were apprehended on February 27 while working at a mining site in Barangay Caguilingan, Cordon. According to Philippines News Agency, the operation was carried out by the BI Regional Intelligence Operating Unit II, which found that the five were working without necessary permits or visas. During the inspection, the foreign nationals failed to present valid immigration documentation, aside from digital copies of their passports stored on their

Manila: Get ready for another travel adventure with Philippine Airlines (PAL) as it offers unbeatable fares with its anniversary seat sale. The sale runs from Feb. 28 to March 20. Travel period starts March 1 for international flights and April 1 for domestic flights. According to Philippines News Agency, the anniversary seat sale offers a PHP184 one-way economy base fare for select local destinations, making solo beach escapes, long-overdue getaways with friends, or reunions with family overseas more affordable. For international travelers, trips are available for as low as USD80 round-trip economy base fare, with nonstop flights to destinations in

Manila: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Saturday ordered the administrative relief of Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) head, Col. Elmer Ragay, following adverse news reports and viral social media discussions questioning the legitimacy of a recent rescue operation involving a 14-year-old Chinese student from the British School Manila. In a media release, Marbil acknowledged that the boy was recovered but emphasized the need for a thorough review to address growing public scrutiny and ensure full transparency. According to Philippines News Agency, Marbil stated, ‘As public servants, we must be open to scrutiny and ensure that our actions

Cavite: Joshua Alexander Ramos delivered a fine performance to claim victory in the Standard Men Elite of the National Age Group Aquathlon 2025 at the Ayala-Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite on Saturday. The 23-year-old member of the Baguio Benguet Triathlon club clocked 31 minutes and 19 seconds in the 1km-swim and 5km-run competition. According to Philippines News Agency, Ramos expressed satisfaction with his victory, stating, “I joined this tournament to test my fitness and I’m glad I won.” Last year, Ramos was runner-up to Cebuano Kim Andrew Remolino in a shorter race format, which covered 500 meters for swimming