Day: March 16, 2025

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Sunday its readiness to assist the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in executing arrest warrants against individuals implicated alongside former President Rodrigo Duterte in the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation related to the war on drugs. According to Philippines News Agency, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo stated in a radio interview that the police are prepared to provide assistance if the Interpol requests help in implementing arrest warrants. Fajardo mentioned that with the prior arrest of former President Duterte, the PNP has developed a procedural template to follow if additional warrants

Quezon City: Defending champion National University (NU) bounced back from a first-set setback and survived University of Santo Tomas (UST), 16-25, 25-20, 25-21, 29-27, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Leo Aringo Jr. led the Bulldogs with 13 points, including four blocks, and seven digs as NU extended its winning streak to four games, closing out the first round with a 6-1 record. Jade Disquitado chipped in 12 points and 16 receptions while Michaelo Buddin and Peng Taguibolos added 11 and 10 points, respectively for NU, whose only

Pasig: ZUS Coffee captain Cloanne Mondo±edo was named Player of the Week on Sunday for helping the Thunderbelles reach the quarterfinal round of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. According to Philippines News Agency, the former National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Most Valuable Player produced 24 excellent sets to go with 2 points as ZUS Coffee downed Cignal, 19-25, 25-23, 25-20, 23-25, 15-12, in its play-in campaign at PhilSports Arena in Pasig on March 11. Mondo±edo excelled again Thursday, delivering 24 excellent sets and six points in their 25-22, 25-17, 18-25, 25-17 win over Capital1. “Everyone really wants to

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday said it is ramping up its internal investigation following the re-arrest of South Korean fugitive Na Ikhyeon, who escaped under suspicious circumstances. BI Commissioner Joel Viado, at the same time, warned that more employees are facing suspension for possible involvement or negligence. According to Philippines News Agency, Na, wanted in South Korea for fraud and other charges, was initially arrested in the Philippines but managed to escape while in BI custody on March 4. He was recaptured on March 9. “This incident exposed deep-rooted problems within the system. This is not a

San Jose: Ruelle Canino of Cagayan de Oro delivered a commanding performance in the National Age Group Chess Championships, sweeping the male-dominated Under-18 Open Standard division at FPJ Arena in San Jose, Batangas over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, the 16-year-old UAAP juniors Most Valuable Player secured the title after drawing with Karlycris Clarito, Jr. in the eighth and final round, finishing with seven points-one full point ahead of a competitive field that included top seed FIDE Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca. Other division winners were April Joy Claros (Girls’ U18), Kaye Lalaine Regidor (Girls’ U16), Mark Gabriel