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Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is now reportedly seeking refuge in Germany following the denial of his asylum bid by the Netherlands. According to Philippines News Agency, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated in an interview that it is now up to Germany to decide on Roque’s asylum request. Remulla mentioned that the Philippine government would monitor the situation closely before considering filing an extradition case against Roque. Remulla explained that the possibility of extradition exists, but it may not be necessary as Roque’s passport is on the verge of

Baguio: The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) on Wednesday emphasized the importance of strict implementation of traffic rules and road laws to encourage public compliance and awareness. Col. Ruel Tagel, BCPO director, highlighted that enforcement serves as a form of education, helping violators understand the importance of adhering to laws to avoid future apprehensions. According to Philippines News Agency, Tagel stressed the role of apprehensions in educating the public. He explained that when individuals are penalized, they become more conscious of their actions, such as reducing speed at pedestrian crossings, avoiding illegal parking, and adhering to speed limits. This awareness

Manila: Several areas will experience rains caused by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the easterlies affecting the country’s eastern section, the weather bureau said Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the easterlies will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms over Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Pangasinan, Oriental Mindoro, and Marinduque. Scattered rains and thunderstorms caused by the ITCZ will also prevail over Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, and Tawi-Tawi. Moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides, the Philippine Atmospheric,

Vigan: With careful planning and passion for the sport, Jorge Souza de Brito sees no problem in coaching both the Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team and the Capital1 Solar Spikers in the Premier Volleyball League. ‘It’s never been a problem coaching a club alongside national duties. The teams follow the calendar, so it’s really, really, really okay,’ the Brazilian Olympic gold medalist said in a press statement on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, De Brito is back in the PVL, more than a year since leading the Akari Chargers to a seventh-place finish in the 2023 PVL Second All-Filipino

Manila: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is planning to raise the alert levels in Iran and Israel as escalating conflict between the two nations entered its sixth day on Wednesday. Once a decision is out, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega said the agency may ‘temporarily’ raise the alert level in Israel from 2 (restriction phase) to 3 (voluntary repatriation phase). According to Philippines News Agency, the plan for Iran, currently under alert level 1 (precautionary phase), is to elevate the warning to ‘voluntary repatriation phase.’ ‘Hindi pa mandatory kasi karamihan ng Pilipino doon will not go anyway because