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ITCZ, easterlies to bring rains; ‘danger’ heat index seen in 24 areas

By Darryl John Esguerra | May 18, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts rain showers over parts of the country on Sunday due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and easterlies. In its 24-hour public weather forecast issued at 4 a.m., PAGASA said the ITCZ will affect Mindanao, while… Read More ITCZ, easterlies to bring rains; ‘danger’ heat index seen in 24 areas

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U.S. brings Coast Guard leadership course to SEA, trains PCG

MANILA, May 8, 2025 — From April 21 to May 2, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Southeast Asia Training Team (SEATT) conducted its first-ever Leadership and Management School (LAMS) course in Southeast Asia, with 43 members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as inaugural participants.  Originally developed at the USCG Academy, the LAMS course… Read More U.S. brings Coast Guard leadership course to SEA, trains PCG

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51% of Filipinos agree former Pres. Duterte should be held liable for killings

MANILA (PIA | March 20, 2025) — More than half of Filipinos believe that former President Rodrigo Duterte should answer for the killings related to his war on drugs, results of a commissioned survey by of pollster Social Weather Stations (SWS) show. In its media release on March 19, the SWS said that its survey… Read More 51% of Filipinos agree former Pres. Duterte should be held liable for killings

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PNP says ‘maximum tolerance’ observed in Duterte arrest

By Darryl John Esguerra | March 13, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) said maximum tolerance was observed during the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, despite the intense verbal confrontations and physical altercations that occurred during the operation. In a panel discussion in Malacañang Thursday, PNP spokesperson Police Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said… Read More PNP says ‘maximum tolerance’ observed in Duterte arrest

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PBBM: Duterte’s arrest PH commitment to Interpol

By PCO | March 12, 2025 PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday night reaffirmed that the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte complied with the Philippines’ commitment to the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). In a Palace briefing, President Marcos said that the Interpol Manila had received an official copy of the International Criminal… Read More PBBM: Duterte’s arrest PH commitment to Interpol

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ICC in action: Legal frameworks, state cooperation, accountability

By Edison Joseph Gonzales | March 11, 2025 MANILA – The International Criminal Court (ICC) is once again in the global spotlight as it continues investigating former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial war on drugs. The probe raises critical questions about international justice, state sovereignty, and whether global institutions can truly hold powerful political figures accountable. In an exclusive… Read More ICC in action: Legal frameworks, state cooperation, accountability

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Capas-Botolan Road: Paving the way for motorist convenience and economic growth

By PTNI | February 21, 2025 THE Capas-Botolan road project is set to transform lives and drive economic progress by connecting the provinces of Zambales and Tarlac.  With its promise to cut travel time between the two provinces to just one hour and 20 minutes, the road has sparked excitement and hope among communities in… Read More Capas-Botolan Road: Paving the way for motorist convenience and economic growth

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Chinese vessel hinders PCG response in recovering fisher’s body

MANILA | January 28, 2025 – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel hindered its ship BRP Cabra in responding to a distress call from Filipino fishers off Zambales province. In a post over X (Twitter) Monday evening, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela said the BRP… Read More Chinese vessel hinders PCG response in recovering fisher’s body

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U.S. Peace Corps hosts workshop on marine protection in Puerto Galera

MANILA | December 17, 2024 — From December 2 to 6, the United States Peace Corps, in collaboration with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), hosted its second workshop on Marine Protected Area (MPA) management in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.  The event brought together 23 Peace Corps Volunteers, 47 local government partners, and 12… Read More U.S. Peace Corps hosts workshop on marine protection in Puerto Galera

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