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Manila: The US-made Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) anti-ship missile platform continues to be stationed in the Philippines for training purposes, as confirmed by the Philippine Navy on Tuesday. “This is to confirm that the NMESIS is still within the country and it will continue to be used by the Philippine Marine Corps for training purposes. As to its current location due to operational security, I cannot disclose that. But I can tell you that it’s still inside the country,” said Philippine Navy spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos during a media briefing at the Philippine Army headquarters in Fort

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced that Malaca±ang is currently investigating allegations of corruption and misconduct involving Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado. This comes in response to a complaint reportedly filed by anonymous employees within the bureau. According to Philippines News Agency, the complaint, which lacks signatures and specific details, was nonetheless acknowledged by President Marcos. He emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing the allegations, saying, “Well, of course, we’re looking at it. But, you know, it’s hard to study a white paper (complaint) that was not signed and there’s no specifics. But nonetheless, we’re looking

Quezon City: After requiring police officers to submit affidavits of arrest as proof of accomplishments for promotion, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torres III said police personnel would also have to be physically fit before they move up the ranks. According to Philippines News Agency, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo stated on Tuesday that Gen. Torres has mandated all police personnel to pass a physical fitness test (PFT) and maintain a normal body mass index (BMI). Those who fail to meet the required BMI will also be denied schooling, which is one of the main prerequisites for

Quezon City: Vietnam-based Vingroup Corporation on Tuesday launched the Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) all-electric taxi and transport network vehicle service (TNVS) in Quezon City. In a statement, GSM said an initial fleet of 2,500 electric vehicles made by VinFast — an automotive company under Vingroup — will hit the roads of Metro Manila within the day. According to Philippines News Agency, GSM’s fleet will be made up of the VinFast Nerio Green, a compact electric vehicle with a range of 326 km. and equipped with advanced driver-assist systems and modern infotainment features, tailored for conditions in the Philippines. This

Manila: Screening personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 intercepted illegal drugs from a passenger on Monday night, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) said on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the OTS reported that screeners identified a backpack containing suspected prohibited items, including lighters. Upon conducting a manual inspection, a pouch was discovered with a sachet of white crystalline substance suspected to be illegal drugs. Additional suspected drug paraphernalia were also found during the inspection. The incident was promptly coordinated with the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEGROUP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency