Day: April 10, 2025

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that Maj. Mae Ann Cunanan, one of its female officers, will represent the Philippines in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) organized by the United States Department of State. The program, focusing on “Combating Human Trafficking,” includes distinguished participants from around the world, such as law enforcement professionals, policymakers, and advocates. According to Philippines News Agency, the IVLP opens on April 12 and will take place in various US locations including Washington D.C., Detroit, and San Francisco. The program is designed to facilitate high-level discussions, the exchange of best practices, and the exploration

Subic: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday spearheaded the inspection of 14 seized 20-foot container vans carrying misdeclared refined sugar from Vietnam, valued at an estimated PHP28.72 million. According to Philippines News Agency, Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio led the examination of these apprehended agricultural goods, which were confiscated due to violations of customs regulations and relevant legal provisions. The shipment, originating from Dong Nai Province, Vietnam and declared as ‘sweet mixed powder,’ was flagged by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS)-Port of Subic for potential misdeclaration and regulatory non-compliance. A laboratory analysis conducted in partnership with the Sugar

Manila: Tennis player Alexandra Eala leads the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) monthly achievers for March. The 19-year-old, playing as a wild card, made it to the semifinal round of the WTA1000 Miami Open in Florida in the United States. On her way to the semis, the No. 140-ranked Filipina eliminated former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the second round, No. 5 and reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys in the third round, and No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals. According to Philippines News Agency, despite her loss to fourth seed American Jessica Pegula

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sent his warmest felicitations to Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and affirmed his commitment to deepening cooperation, as the Philippines and Morocco mark 50 years of bilateral relations. According to Philippines News Agency, in his letter to the Moroccan leader on Thursday, Marcos described this commemoration as a ‘major milestone’ in the two countries’ ties. ‘This major milestone in our bilateral relations not only allows us to reflect on the achievements of the past five decades, but also provides the direction for steering our partnership towards mutual growth and prosperity for the next 50 years,’

Manila: A House leader on Thursday hailed the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) decision to issue show cause orders to candidates accused of making lewd or sexist remarks during the campaign season, calling it a “bold step” toward upholding civility and accountability in political discourse. According to Philippines News Agency, House Assistant Majority Leader and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong stated that the poll body’s move serves as a strong reminder that freedom of speech must be exercised with basic decency and respect, especially toward women and marginalized groups. Adiong commended the Comelec for its initiative to discipline candidates,