Day: August 24, 2025

Jakarta: President Prabowo Subianto wants Indonesia to be the “killing ground” and graveyard for drug dealers and networks, a senior security official said. “As President Prabowo told Coordinating Minister (Budi Gunawan), he wants Indonesia to be the ‘killing ground’ for drug dealers and networks,” said Lt. Gen. Mochamad Hasan, Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Political and Security Affairs, on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, to carry out the President’s message, the ministry encouraged all people to unite in the war against drugs and never show any compromise to them. Hasan expressed optimism that Indonesia will never be conquered

Manila: The ‘Konektadong Pinoy’ bill has lapsed into law, ushering in a major policy reform intended to expand internet access and boost competition among service providers nationwide. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the announcement through a text message to reporters on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, the new law, which was not signed but allowed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to lapse into law, seeks to streamline licensing procedures, promote infrastructure sharing, and allow new players to invest in broadband and data transmission facilities without the need for a congressional franchise-a requirement critics have long described as

Bocaue: Local government units in Central Luzon are stepping up their support for the Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) as the region’s crime incidents continue to drop. In a press release, the Bocaue LGU in Bulacan recently turned over one patrol vehicle and seven motorcycles to local police to boost mobility under the Philippine National Police’s five-minute response initiative. According to Philippines News Agency, the donation followed similar contributions from other stakeholders, who have provided motorcycle units, handheld radios, drones, Global Positioning System devices, and mobile patrol vehicles. PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Pe±ones Jr. said the new resources

Manila: Far Eastern University (FEU) survived College of Saint Benilde, 25-22, 25-21, 23-25, 24-26, 15-8, Sunday in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena in Manila. The Lady Tamaraws rallied behind Faida Bakanke and Jaz Ellarina to prevail over the reigning NCAA champions after two hours and 17 minutes. According to Philippines News Agency, Bakanke finished with 22 points off 17 attacks, three blocks, and two aces, while Ellarina chipped in 21 points on 15 attacks and six blocks as FEU improved to a 4-1 win-loss record. “Consistency and composure really matter here. Even though we were tired from