Farm caretaker arrested for stabbing, burying co-worker in Cebu City

Farm caretaker arrested for stabbing, burying co-worker in Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A cockfighting farm caretaker was arrested after allegedly stabbing a co-worker to death and forcing four companions to help bury the victim in Sitio Lobres, Barangay Pung-ol Sibugay, Cebu CIty. Cockfighting farm caretaker arrested for stabbing, burying co-worker in Cebu City Police said the incident happened on Sunday, August 24, when the suspect, alias “Jojo,” his companions, and the victim were drinking liquor inside a guardhouse of the farm where they worked. At around 3 p.m., Jojo allegedly stabbed his drinking companion once in the collarbone with a kitchen knife, killing him instantly. In an interview […]... Keep on reading: Farm caretaker arrested for stabbing, burying co-worker in Cebu City

Navy opens new forward operating base on strategic Batanes island

Navy opens new forward operating base on strategic Batanes island

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy’s new forward operating base is now operational on a strategic Batanes island near Taiwan. The Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) inaugurated on Thursday a forward operating base on Mahatao Island, which will host Navy and Marine units under the Northern Luzon Naval Command tasked with securing the Luzon Strait. “The Mahatao Forward Operating Base strengthens our ability to defend the northern frontier,” said Nolcom chief Lt. Gen. Fernyl Buca in a statement on Friday. This new military installation followed what a maritime expert described as an irregular presence this month of armed Chinese coast guard […]... Keep on reading: Navy opens new forward operating base on strategic Batanes island

Palawan Group of Companies introduces ProtekTODO, an affordable insurance for critical illnesses

Palawan Group of Companies introduces ProtekTODO, an affordable insurance for critical illnesses

The Palawan Group of Companies is taking a significant step to empower Filipinos with accessible health protection with the launch of Palawan ProtekTODO Critical Illness, a timely and transformative insurance product offering essential coverage against the Philippines’ three leading causes of death: heart attack, stroke, and cancer. Addressing the urgent need for accessible health services, […]... Keep on reading: Palawan Group of Companies introduces ProtekTODO, an affordable insurance for critical illnesses

PVL: Savi Davison stays relentless in PLDT’s second title bid

PVL: Savi Davison stays relentless in PLDT’s second title bid

MANILA, Philippines — Savi Davison refuses to slow down, vowing to leave everything on the floor as PLDT chases a second straight championship in the PVL. Eleven days removed from their maiden championship in the PVL on Tour, Davison poured in 26 points to complete a five-game sweep of the Invitational preliminaries after trouncing the winless ZUS Coffee, 24-26, 25-17, 25-17, 25-14, on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: PVL Invitational: PLDT stays perfect at 5-0 ahead of final “I think it speaks more than words going into a tournament and having to play back-to-back [games] every other day, especially […]... Keep on reading: PVL: Savi Davison stays relentless in PLDT’s second title bid

BARMM exec sees no anomaly in signing for 'absent' Parliament Speaker

BARMM exec sees no anomaly in signing for 'absent' Parliament Speaker

COTABATO CITY—Bangsamoro Parliament Deputy Speaker Nabil Tan said his signing the official copy of a measure approved by the regional legislature, on behalf of Speaker Pangalian Balindong, is not an anomaly. In a statement, Tan said the rules of the parliament empower the Deputy Speaker to do so in the Speaker’s absence. “While it is true that my signature was affixed without the express and written permission of the Honorable Speaker, I firmly maintain that the act is sanctioned by the Parliamentary Rules and is therefore valid and legally effective,” Tan explained. Tan added that under their rules, if the […]... Keep on reading: BARMM exec sees no anomaly in signing for 'absent' Parliament Speaker

Palace: Govt monitoring Chinese sleeper agents, PLA presence in PH

Palace: Govt monitoring Chinese sleeper agents, PLA presence in PH

MANILA, Philippines- The Philippine government is "actively monitoring" the reported presence of Chinese "sleeper agents" and members of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the country, Malacañang assured the public Friday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the stament after Sen. Panfilo Lacson called on concerned government agencies to continue hot pursuit operations against those engaged in espionage activities, raising alarm over the presence of Chinese sleeper agents and PLA operatives. During a press conference, Castro said that the National Security Council (NSC) was in close coordination with law enforcement agencies and intelligence units to address the issue of foreign espionage. "We cannot go into specifics for security reasons but we can assure the public that our security forces are actively monitoring and addressing these threats," Castro said, citing a statement from the NSC. "The government does not take espionage lightly, and we act swiftly when credible intelligence is verified," she added Castro said that recent operations have led to the arrest of suspected foreign operatives, which showed that "our agencies are not standing still." "We are working closely with law enforcement and intelligence units to dismantle espionage network whenever they may be," she said.

Jessie J to undergo another surgery for breast cancer: ‘I need to be healed’

Jessie J to undergo another surgery for breast cancer: ‘I need to be healed’

Just a few months after undergoing a surgery for breast cancer, Jessie J said she is set to have another operation for her to be healed. The “Domino” singer gave an update on her health journey as she announced the postponement of some of her tour dates, through a video on her Instagram page on Thursday, Aug. 28. “As some of you may know, I just had breast cancer surgery eight weeks ago. Unfortunately, I have to have second surgery,” she said. “Nothing too serious but it has to be done before the end of the year.” While Jessie J […]... Keep on reading: Jessie J to undergo another surgery for breast cancer: ‘I need to be healed’