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Manila: The Philippine Army (PA) will not alter the deployment of its personnel in Basilan, despite the province being officially declared free of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), announced PA Chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido during a media briefing at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. According to Philippines News Agency, Galido emphasized the necessity of maintaining troop levels to ensure the continued peace and facilitate development in the area. The PA’s sustained presence aims to support confidence-building efforts and reinforce the security that has been established. Currently, about six Philippine Army battalions are stationed in Basilan, reflecting the importance of

Angeles City: The Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) reported that its operatives arrested 3,674 suspects, including 783 most wanted persons (MWPs), from January 10 to June 8 under the leadership of Brigadier General Jean Fajardo. According to Philippines News Agency, the 783 individuals are categorized as ‘city and municipal’ MWPs, while the remaining 2,891 are listed as ‘other wanted persons.’ Among the arrested MWPs, 35 have been charged with murder, 155 with rape, 24 for robbery, 124 related to illegal drugs, and 445 with various other charges. This demonstrates the effectiveness of PRO3’s intensified campaign in pursuing and capturing criminals

Basey: The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has allocated around PHP410 million to expand and modernize the Amandayehan Port to help address the transport crisis between Samar and Leyte caused by the closure of the San Juanico Bridge to heavy vehicles. According to Philippines News Agency, the PPA stated that the Amandayehan Port, a municipal fishing port located in Basey, Samar, would be upgraded to accommodate Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) and Landing Craft Tank (LCT) vessels. This upgrade aims to serve as an alternative route due to its strategic location and proximity to Tacloban Port. To enhance maritime safety and navigational reliability, the

Manila: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Tuesday joined calls for the Senate to start the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. According to Philippines News Agency, CBCP President Cardinal Pablo David urged members of the Senate to convene as an impeachment court, citing the chamber’s duty under the Constitution. “The Senate of the Republic of the Philippines has a constitutional duty to act on impeachment cases brought before it. This duty is not optional. It is a solemn mandate arising from the principle of checks and balances enshrined in our democratic system,” David said. “While

Manila: The priority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is to meet the Filipino people’s needs, Malaca±ang said on Tuesday, amid the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte. Duterte’s fate is solely up to Congress, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said at the Palace briefing Tuesday, echoing Marcos’ stance. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro issued the statement in response to calls of several groups, including the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, to stop delaying Duterte’s impeachment trial. “May kanya-kanya po talagang paniniwala, may kanya-kanyang opinyon ang bawat grupo, ang bawat