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PNP to deploy more female cops to aid women, children victims of violence

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

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Israel hits Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets, expanding Iran war

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

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PNP eyes distribution of 700 motorcycles for tourist security units

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

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Melania Trump to chair UN Security Council as Iran war rages

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

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PNP, AFP: No threat monitored in PH amid Middle East tensions

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

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Mavy Legaspi Explains His “Cringe” PBB Hosting Style

Mavy Legaspi reacted to the comments he recently received as a PBB host Kapuso host Mavy Legaspi explained his “cringe” hosting style in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother. The reality is a partnership between ABS-CBN and GMA. In the first Celebrity Collab Edition, Mavy was introduced as one of the hosts from the Kapuso ... Read more

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PNP chief defends use of motor escorts for VIPs

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday defended the agency’s use of motorcycle escorts to secure VIPs in transit. This followed Senate public order committee chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito questioning the PNP Highway Patrol Group (HPG) at a hearing last Wednesday for allegedly escorting 20 to 30

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