Day: April 7, 2025

Manila: The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino best-of-three title series is set to commence on Tuesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with Creamline aiming to uphold its legacy while Petro Gazz seeks to make its mark in history. Game time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, the Cool Smashers, led by stalwarts such as Bernadeth Pons, Tots Carlos, Alyssa Valdez, Jema Galanza, Bea de Leon, Pangs Panaga, and Kyle Negrito, are resolute in their quest to maintain their dominance. Despite a setback against Petro Gazz in the semifinals, where they lost 23-25, 22-25, 25-21, 16-25, Creamline

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds, as well as their by-products, from Belgium due to concerns over the spread of the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu. This decision was made in an effort to prevent a similar outbreak within the country. According to Philippines News Agency, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has issued Memorandum Order No. 20, which highlights the necessity of safeguarding the local poultry industry from the HPAI virus. The ban encompasses various by-products including poultry meat,

Ilocos Norte: Ilocos Norte, the “garlic capital” of the Philippines, is set to celebrate this favorite household spice through a two-day festival set later this week. Organized by the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and the provincial government of Ilocos Norte, the event on April 10 and 11 will feature a culinary festival, creative garlic arrangement showcase, and booth competition. According to Philippines News Agency, the festival, held at the MMSU Student Center in Batac City, will also feature various contests such as largest and best quality garlic, a TikTok Challenge, and a same event edit competition to promote garlic,

Las Pi±as City: No top officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were involved in an unauthorized operation in Las Pi±as City where cops allegedly stole PHP85 million from a Chinese businessman. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that eight members of the District Special Operations Unit (DSOU) of the Eastern Police District (EPD) are currently detained and are facing criminal and administrative charges, including robbery, serious illegal detention and kidnapping, and unlawful arrest. According to Philippines News Agency, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has already ordered the relief of EPD Director Brig. Gen. Villamor Tuliao, citing “grave leadership failure,”

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on newly-promoted senior officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to lead by example and carry out their duty with pride and integrity. Speaking at the oath-taking of the 39 newly-promoted star rank officers of the police force in Malaca±ang, Marcos underscored the significant responsibilities the officers now bear. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos told the police officers, “It is, thus, incumbent upon you to lead by example.” He reminded the PNP officials that they now have “to guide, to discipline, and to inspire” the men and women under their