Day: March 27, 2025

Bacolod City: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has officially activated its 18th Police Regional Office (PRO) in the Negros Island Region (NIR), aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to bolster security and governance in the newly formed region. This move marks a significant step towards enhancing law enforcement and public safety in the area. According to Philippines News Agency, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil stated that the establishment of the PRO-NIR follows the January 9, 2025 resolution by the National Police Commission (Napolcom) under Republic Act (RA) 12000, which facilitated the creation of this region. The Napolcom

Makati City: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) cited the need to eliminate gender biases and discrimination in the workforce as it called for a gender-responsive approach to ensure equal opportunities and protection for women overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). According to Philippines News Agency, this initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s advocacy of recognizing the increasing role of women in nation-building and the necessity to provide them with more opportunities, greater confidence, and a stronger voice in society. In her speech at the Women OFW Conference in Makati City on Wednesday, DMW Undersecretary Dominique Rubia-Tutay emphasized the importance

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) decision to relieve personnel suspected of facilitating the trafficking of Filipinos was lauded by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, calling it a positive step in the government’s fight against transnational crime. ‘The BI’s move shows resolve in addressing human trafficking. The alarming rise in cases involving Filipinos seeking jobs abroad demands an urgent and unified government response,’ Gatchalian said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, BI Commissioner Joel Viado announced that several officers assigned at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) were relieved of their posts. These officers were allegedly assisting Filipinos in traveling to

Manila: The alleged mastermind and an accomplice in the high-profile murder of Subic entrepreneur Dominic Lim Sytin in November 2018 have been arrested, police said Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, Central Luzon Police Regional Office (PRO) director Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo stated that Sytin’s younger brother, Alan Dennis Lim Sytin, identified as the alleged mastermind, was apprehended in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia on March 22. Concurrently, the alleged accomplice, Edrian Rementilla, also known as Ryan Rementilla and Oliver Fuentes, was arrested on the same day in Purok 16, Buhanginan Hills, Pala-o, Iligan City. Fajardo emphasized that the arrests demonstrate

Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero on Thursday reiterated that the chamber is strictly adhering to legal procedures in handling the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, dismissing accusations of delay and political bias as ‘unfounded.’ According to Philippines News Agency, Escudero rejected accusations in a radio interview that he is protecting Duterte due to political alliances. ‘Kung anong sinasabi ng batas ‘yon lang ang sinusunod ko, sinuman ang paboran niyan. Kakamadali, kakamadali, lalong tatagal pa ‘yan (I just follow what the law says, whoever benefits from it. The more we rush it, the more it will be delayed),’ he