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Manila: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has intercepted two shipments containing 12 smuggled motor vehicles worth PHP10.8 million at the Manila International Container Port, the agency reported Sunday. BOC-Customs Intelligence and Investigation Services Director Verne Enciso said the shipments, declared as ‘car accessories and supplies,’ were flagged following derogatory intelligence. According to Philippines News Agency, X-ray scans revealed hidden motor vehicles, prompting a full physical inspection. The seized vehicles, found on June 5, included one unit each of 1996 Acura Integra, 1999 Honda Civic, 2002 Honda S2000, 2004 Honda S2000, 2007 Mini Cooper S; three units of 1998 Honda Civic;

Mandaluyong City: After their success in Season 87 of UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) in December last year and the Ilocos Norte Palarong Pambansa in May, National University Nazareth School (NUNS) ruled the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 title on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Lady Bullpups maintained their high morale to claim the championship after two fruitless campaigns in the SGVIL, the country’s biggest grassroots volleyball league. Led by tournament Most Valuable Player (MVP) Samantha Cantada, the Lady Bullpups triumphed over the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts in

Manila: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III is set to visit the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Monday to strengthen coordination and cooperation between the two agencies. This visit aims to address and clarify concerns that have arisen regarding Torre’s recent directive on assessing police performance based on the number of arrests linked to illegal drugs. According to Philippines News Agency, the CHR had previously expressed concern over Torre’s directive, which they interpreted as potentially leading to human rights violations. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo explained in a radio interview that Gen. Torre intends to

Bulacan: The National Housing Authority (NHA) distributed free rice to families in resettlement communities in Bulacan province and Valenzuela City as part of the agency’s 50th anniversary celebration. According to Philippines News Agency, the free rice distribution was among the many programs lined up by the NHA in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, in line with the “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) goal of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Bulacan District Office Officer-In-Charge Ar. Ma. Jeriel Michael led the recent distribution of five kilos of rice to the beneficiaries of San Jose del Monte Heights in Bulacan through the directive

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently announced that the rehabilitation of the 23.8-kilometer Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) will not proceed until comprehensive rerouting plans are established and local government units (LGUs) are fully prepared for the anticipated disruptions. Marcos emphasized the importance of having solid plans in place before moving forward with the project, which is a key element of the administration’s infrastructure program. According to Philippines News Agency, concerns have been raised about potential traffic issues and the capacity of local authorities to manage rerouting during the EDSA rehabilitation. Initially scheduled to begin on June 13, the