Nartatez: PNP in ‘high morale’ even after Torre ouster

Nartatez: PNP in ‘high morale’ even after Torre ouster

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is in “high morale” even after the ouster of now-former chief, Gen. Nicolas Torre III, current acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said. Nartatez convened the PNP’s first command conference in Camp Crame on Friday, three days after he assumed office following the abrupt removal of his predecessor last Tuesday. “The morale of the PNP is high, according to their (regional directors and heads of PNP national support units) feedback,” Nartatez told reporters in an interview after the conference. READ: Nartatez convenes first command conference as acting PNP chief In […]... Keep on reading: Nartatez: PNP in ‘high morale’ even after Torre ouster

Thai court sacks prime minister over Cambodia phone call row

Thai court sacks prime minister over Cambodia phone call row

Thailand’s Constitutional Court sacked prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her cabinet on Friday over her handling of the country’s border row with Cambodia, throwing the kingdom into political turmoil. Paetongtarn, daughter of billionaire ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was suspended from office last month after being accused of failing to stand up for Thailand in a June call with powerful former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, which was leaked online. The nine-judge panel ruled by six to three that she had not upheld the ethical standards required of a prime minister and removed her from office, pushing Thailand to the brink of […]... Keep on reading: Thai court sacks prime minister over Cambodia phone call row

PVL: Kobe Shinwa ousts Chery Tiggo to seal title duel vs PLDT

PVL: Kobe Shinwa ousts Chery Tiggo to seal title duel vs PLDT

MANILA, Philippines — Kobe Shinwa denied Chery Tiggo’s redemption bid after pulling off a reverse sweep, 21-25, 17-25, 26-24, 25-22, 15-6 to barge into the PVL Invitational final on Friday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Staying patient despite a 0-2 deficit, the Japanese college team dug deep to prevent another PLDT-Chery Tiggo finale for the second straight tournament. Kobe Shinwa and the unbeaten PLDT clash for the Invitational crown on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the Big Dome. Nagisa Komatsuda erupted for 31 points to lift Kobe from two sets down, as playmaker Sakura Furuta paced her squad with 33 excellent […]... Keep on reading: PVL: Kobe Shinwa ousts Chery Tiggo to seal title duel vs PLDT