Day: June 15, 2025

Seoul: President Lee Jae-myung vowed efforts Sunday to quickly restore suspended dialogue channels with North Korea, aiming to ease military tensions and build peace between the two Koreas. According to Philippines News Agency, Lee delivered the message on his Facebook account to mark the 25th anniversary of the June 15 Declaration, signed by the late former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung and the late former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il during their 2000 summit. “In order to alleviate military tensions and foster a peaceful atmosphere, I will restore the crisis management system, starting with the recovery of the suspended dialogue

Subic: John Patrick Ciron beat seasoned rivals to rule the Century Tuna IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay in Zambales on Sunday. Ciron finished the 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21km run race with a total time of 4 hours, 37 minutes and 28 seconds. According to Philippines News Agency, veteran August Benedicto, the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 Cebu champion, placed second in 4:40:58, followed by Mervin Santiago who clocked in at 4:42:40. Ciron, a native of Iriga City, Camarines Sur, expressed his determination during the race, especially during the second lap of the run where he pushed hard to maintain his lead.

Para±aque City: Two individuals arrested for traffic violations have been linked to an extortion scheme exploiting the name of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) apprehended the suspects, identified as ‘Joselito’ and ‘JJ Caf©’, during a routine stop on Filipinas Avenue for the illegal use of a blinker and a protocol plate number reserved for Cabinet undersecretaries. According to Philippines News Agency, the apprehended individuals failed to present necessary documents, and a search of their vehicle uncovered a 9mm pistol, ammunition, handheld radios, three bulletproof vests, and a C-4 explosive. HPG Director Brig. Gen. Eleazar

Biak: The Biak Numfor Immigration Office in Papua is set to deport 26 crew members of two Filipino fishing vessels who were arrested for illegal fishing activities in Indonesian waters on May 9, a government official announced on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, Papua Immigration and Correctional Services head, Directorate General Samuel Toba, stated that the Filipino nationals would be deported on June 17 through Frans Kaisiepo Airport in Biak due to the lack of proper documentation. The announcement was made during a press briefing with Biak Numfor Immigration Office head, Jose Rizal. Toba expressed hope that the deportation

MANILA: The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced that preparations are complete for the return of approximately 27 million students to schools on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, DepEd Media Relations chief Dennis Legaspi communicated via a Viber message to reporters that everything is set for the opening of classes. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to visit Epifanio delos Santos Elementary School in Manila, accompanied by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara. Secretary Angara will also visit schools in Taguig, Bi±an, and the City of Santa Rosa in Laguna provinces. Under the leadership of Secretary Angara, the school calendar