Day: April 16, 2025

Manila: A Chinese national wanted in his country for drug trafficking charges has been arrested in Para±aque City, Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday. In a news release, BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado identified the fugitive as Ouyang Shixing, 40, who was arrested inside his condominium unit by elements from the BI’s Fugitive Search Unit (FSU). According to Philippines News Agency, Ouyang is the subject of a red notice from the Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) which was issued last year after he was indicted for drug trafficking in violation of China’s criminal laws. Viado stated that the suspect

Manila: The European Union (EU) has deployed a 72-member mission to observe the conduct of the upcoming midterm elections in the Philippines, following an official invitation from the Philippine government. According to Philippines News Agency, the mission comprises experts from all 27 EU member states, who will observe the elections in pairs across all regions of the country, including the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Deputy Chief Observer Manuel S¡nchez de Nogu©s emphasized that this mission is a first for the EU in the Philippines and one of the largest deployments by the bloc. In a statement made

Antipolo City: The Antipolo City government and an environmental watchdog on Wednesday called on participants of the “Alay Lakad,” a sacred tradition celebrated every Maundy Thursday, to maintain the cleanliness of the Antipolo Cathedral. ‘Let us honor this sacred tradition with respect for our environment. A clean city reflects our discipline and devotion,’ Mayor Casimiro Ynares III said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, pilgrims from different parts of Metro Manila join the Alay Lakad or walking pilgrimage to the church, also known as the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. They do this

Manila: Guimaras province is fully prepared to welcome an estimated 50,000 visitors this Holy Week and is reminding tourists to transact only with the Department of Tourism (DOT)-accredited establishments for a safe and smooth travel experience. Francis Gentoral, Guimaras provincial economic and development officer, confirmed that preparations have been finalized across the province, from the Parola Wharf in Iloilo City to key destinations on the island. According to Philippines News Agency, Gentoral stated in an interview on Wednesday that all systems are in place, with monitoring teams assigned to check the destinations starting Thursday. Tourism information centers have been set

Manila: A forensic chemist of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has been chosen as a member of the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT) Task Force created to evaluate the possible boon and bane of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into forensic toxicology. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEA Director General Undersecretary Isagani Nerez announced that Nieves Manuela Barbo was named to the task force, which includes other forensic toxicologists from various parts of the globe. This announcement was made during the recent TIAFT General Assembly in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Barbo, holding the rank of Chemist II, is part of