Category: General

MANILA: Two Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) officials received commendations on Monday for contributions to advancing health initiatives and securing persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). Chief Supt. Ma. Cecilia V. Villanueva, director of the Directorate for Health and Welfare Services, and Chief Insp. Eduardo P. Gogorza, acting director of the Directorate for Security and Operations were awarded letters of commendation signed by BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. for their exemplary leadership and topnotch public service. The Bucor said VIllanueva’s contributions have been pivotal in advancing health initiatives within correctional facilities, ensuring that Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) receive proper

LEGAZPI CITY: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) reported on Monday the seizure of PHP8.8 million worth of illegal drugs and the arrest of 134 drug personalities in the six provinces of the region in July this year. In a report, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, said the illegal drugs consisted of 85.43 grams of marijuana and 1.3 kilograms (kg) of shabu from 133 drug operations. Among all the provinces and independent component cities, Camarines Sur recorded the highest amount of seized drugs at nearly PHP3.8 million; followed by Camarines Norte; PHP2 million; and Masbate, PHP958,800. Calubaquib said

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) and the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) are set to explore a strategic collaboration to offer training and courses in journalism in an effort to nurture more talent in the field. According to Bernama Chief Executive Officer Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, the collaboration will highlight and enhance various journalism courses and training, including those related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology. ‘We have agreed to collaborate in offering courses to diploma-level students who are keen to explore and gain a deeper insight into journalism. ‘With the expertise of MPI’s teaching staff and the energy and

KUALA LUMPUR, The United Arab Emirates (UAE) team emerged champion at the Ever Glamour Nha Trang (EGN) 2024 festival after two nights of competition, which concluded on Aug 3 with a dazzling display of drone light performances. Concurrently, the Korean, French, and Chinese teams won the awards for Best Technical Performance, Best Image, and Best Story, respectively, according to a statement. The UAE team, nicknamed ‘Light Wizards’, combined the ultra-lightweight and superlight drones with pyrotechnics and in-depth local cultural understanding to highlight Vietnamese rich history and culture, from the Dong Son bronze drum to the symbolic Lac Bird, lotus flower,

KOTA KINABALU, Government agencies and government-linked companies (GLCs) in Sabah are urged to collaborate to support the state government’s efforts to develop the digital economy and telecommunications technology sectors, which are now focused on bringing in innovations and investments. State Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif said this strategic partnership is essential to transforming Sabah and Malaysia into a high-income state and country by 2030 through the digital economy, in line with the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Roadmap. “The involvement of government agencies and GLCs is required to support other initiatives such as smart cities,