Day: September 9, 2025

Pasay city: Four individuals were arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 after they were caught carrying 151.3 kilograms of suspected kush, a high-grade form of marijuana, with an estimated street value of PHP227 million, the Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) reported. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEG chief Brig. Gen. Edwin Quilates stated that the suspects, identified by their aliases Jenet, Bryan, Cyril, and Erwin, were detained during a controlled delivery operation conducted at the International Customs Arrival Area of NAIA Terminal 3 on September 7. The arrested individuals and the confiscated evidence were promptly transferred

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to support local films and television as a means of nation-building, during the launch of the Responsableng Panonood Tungo sa Bagong Pilipinas (RP2BP) campaign’s infomercial, ‘Tara, Nood Tayo!’ According to Philippines News Agency, the President was joined by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and members of the First Family. He emphasized that the campaign highlights government backing for the creative sector as an essential component of cultural identity, economic development, and national pride. President Marcos expressed solidarity with the private sector, his family, and the government in supporting Filipino films and television

Phnom penh: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is set to open a Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Cambodia, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to boost protection for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid a surge in scam hubs. The dedicated office is expected to serve around 10,000 Filipinos living and working in the host country. According to Philippines News Agency, the DMW announced in a news release that it will comply with the President’s directive to establish the office through full coordination with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Tess Lazaro and Ambassador Flerida Mayo. Migrant Workers Secretary

Manila: Newly elected Senate President Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III on Tuesday said the reorganization of the chamber’s leadership was carried out to protect the institution’s integrity and allow senators facing allegations to address them outside the Senate. According to Philippines News Agency, Sotto explained in an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel’s Headstart that he and four other senators initiated the changes in the Senate leadership to maintain the chamber’s reputation. Sotto emphasized that when leaders are criticized, the entire Senate comes under scrutiny, prompting the need for this strategic move. He further elaborated that controversies involving individual senators often tarnish

Manila: Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday assured that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation into substandard and “ghost” flood control projects would not conflict with Malaca±ang’s plan to form an independent commission. Lacson, who is set to chair the committee, emphasized that the Senate’s inquiry is aimed at aiding legislation, while the Palace’s commission will concentrate on building cases for prosecution. According to Philippines News Agency, Lacson clarified in an interview over DZXL that the investigations would remain distinct. He mentioned having discussions with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon to ensure coordination.