LAOAG CITY: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook northern Luzon at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday. Located four kilometers northwest of Bangui, Ilocos Norte, the earthquake was tectonic in origin with a depth of 10 kilometers. According to Philippines News Agency, Intensity VI (very strong) was recorded in Sinait, Ilocos Sur. Residents are advised to take precautionary measures as aftershocks are expected.
Manila: The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) announced on Wednesday that the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) is no longer valid, countering claims by the communist movement that the agreement is still in effect. This statement comes in response to accusations that the recent arrest of three high-ranking officials from the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) breached the JASIG. According to Philippines News Agency, the Legal Cooperation Cluster of NTF-ELCAC clarified that the Philippine government officially terminated the JASIG on February 7, 2017. This termination was enacted through a
Manila: Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has urged the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and other law enforcement agencies to identify individuals who assisted former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque in leaving the Philippines without detection. According to Philippines News Agency, the call from the senator follows the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) revelation on Tuesday that Roque had his counter-affidavit for a qualified trafficking case notarized in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In a press conference, Roque explained that his visit to Abu Dhabi was solely for the purpose of notarizing his document at the Philippine Consulate, and he confirmed that
Manila: A Japanese government official reaffirmed Tokyo’s support for the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) contributions toward enhancing regional safety and security in the maritime sector. During a courtesy visit at the PCG National Headquarters in Port Area, Manila, Japan Deputy Director General and Deputy Assistant Minister of Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau Miyamoto Shingo thanked the PCG and expressed his support for its missions. According to Philippines News Agency, Miyamoto emphasized the shared efforts between Japan and the Philippines, highlighting a mutual understanding of the complexities of the current geopolitical landscape. He stressed the importance of upholding the rule of
BUTUAN CITY: Police in Surigao del Sur arrested two high-value targets and seized more than PHP1 million worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation Tuesday in Purok 5, Barangay Ganayon, Lianga town. Col. Harry Domingo, chief of the Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (SDSPPO), reported Wednesday that authorities confiscated approximately 150 grams of shabu, two .45 caliber pistols, three magazines, and 19 rounds of live ammunition during the operation. According to Philippines News Agency, the suspects were identified as Archie Boquecosa Alpuerto, 44, a resident of Purok Kalipayan, Barangay Bungtod, Tandag City, and Juvan Suarez Duero, 38, a carpenter
