Mafoko Security Patrols claims the tender was cancelled over 'material irregularity'

MANILA, Philippines — A letter seeking the withdrawal of the second impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte has been formally sent by the complainants to the office of House of Representatives Secretary General Cheloy Garafil. Complainants from the different civil society group, including Tindig Pilipinas co-convenor Kiko Aquino Dee, went to the Garafil’s office on

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it was deploying more female officers to assist victims of violence against women and their children (VAWC). In a statement, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. cited a “growing trust” in the 911 emergency call system of the Department of the Interior and

Cape Town mayor seen as stronger on delivery than rivals

BEIRUT, Lebanon — Israeli forces launched strikes on Lebanon including the capital Beirut on Monday, the military said, after Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. An AFP journalist heard several loud explosions in Beirut early on Monday, as the Israeli military said it had

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will soon be issuing around 700 motorcycles to different units to aid the security of foreign tourists visiting the country. The motorcycles were procured in recent months but have yet to be distributed, PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. noted in a press briefing in Camp

UNITED NATIONS, United States — First Lady Melania Trump is slated to chair a UN Security Council meeting on Monday, an appearance that was announced last week before the United States launched its war against Iran. Her office said the former model would “make history at the United Nations, taking the gavel as the United

SIU has accused Mayor Princess Faku and other officials of blocking its corruption probe into 23 municipal staff

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Philippine security authorities said there is no credible or specific threat to the country following escalating tensions in the Middle East, even as they heightened monitoring and directed units to remain vigilant as a precaution. The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) issued separate statements