Forensics Institute ‘major step’ in transforming PH justice system

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (3rd from left) leads the groundbreaking ceremony of the National Forensics Institute (NFI) building at the University of the Philippines in Manila on June 18. (DILG photo) DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government …

Strong backside start puts Superal in early hunt in Thailand

MANILA, Philippines — Princess Superal shook off recent struggles with a strong start on the backside, firing a 33, then overcame a frontside stumble to card a two-under 70 and stay within three shots of local ace Onkanok Soisuwan at the start of the Royal …

Alleged hired killer gunned down by Cotabato City cops

COTABATO CITY — Policemen and combatants of the Philippine Marines shot dead a suspected killer-for-hire and arrested his companion after they wounded two individuals in a gun attack in Barangay Poblacion 4 in Cotabato City on Wednesday night, June 18. Col …

2 shabu dealers busted by cooperating cops, relatives in Sultan Kudarat

COTABATO CITY — Policemen arrested two shabu peddlers on Wednesday, June 18, in Sultan Kudarat town, Maguindanao del Norte, during an operation coordinated with local elders and Muslim religious leaders. Local officials and senior members of the multi- …

Cop dead, 6 companions injured in Sarangani road mishap

COTABATO CITY — A policeman was killed, while six of his fellow officers were injured in a vehicular accident in Barangay Poblacion, Alabel, Sarangani, before dawn on Thursday, June 19. Officials from the Sarangani Provincial Police Office and the Police …

Militiaman wounded by IED inside parcel

COTABATO CITY — A militiaman was injured late Monday after a parcel he believed to be a gift exploded in his hands within the premises of an Army headquarters in Lamitan City, Basilan. Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon, commander of the Army’s 101st Infantry Brigade, …

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It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. — Galatians 5:1 In Texas, where I grew up, there were festive parades and picnics in Black communities every June 19. It wasn’t until I was a teenager that I learned the heartbreaking significance of …

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Before both chambers of the 19th Congress adjourned sine die last week, the Senate started the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, albeit belatedly. Of course, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and like-minded senators will …

PDEA seizes P9.5-B illegal drugs May 30 – June 13

Fishers turn over to authorities suspected shabu they found floating off the coasts of Pangasinan on June 6. (PCG-Pangasinan photo) THE PHILIPPINE Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Wednesday said its operatives have seized PHP9.52 billion worth of illegal …