Darryl Esguerra

5 days ago | canadianinquirer.net | Arianne Lacanilao |Darryl Esguerra

By Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine News AgencyMANILA – Clean up the police force, act swiftly against erring officers, and ensure the police remain a source of public reassurance and protection. These were among President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s firm marching orders to new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III, who officially took over the reins of the 231,000-strong police force on Monday.

6 days ago | canadianinquirer.net | Darryl Esguerra

By Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine News AgencyMANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday ordered a one-month suspension in the planned full rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), citing the need to explore new ways that could shorten the project duration and ease public inconvenience. The EDSA rehab, originally set to begin on June 13, aims to overhaul one of Metro Manila’s major thoroughfares.

1 week ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas Youth has reasserted the Philippines’ dominance in basketball in the Southeast Asian region. The nationals wrapped up its FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers with a gold medal after defeating Indonesia, 70-40, at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando City, Pampanga province on Friday night. Gilas started the championship match with guns blazing, posting a 21-5 early lead in the first quarter, before pulling away 41-20 to end the first half.

1 week ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas Youth completed a sweep of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers elimination round after beating Malaysia, 96-61, at Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex in San Fernando, Pampanga on Thursday night. The LA Tenorio-mentored squad was all fired up from the get-go, posting a 28-12 lead in the opening quarter. Gilas followed it up with a 27-point second quarter for a 55-29 lead at halftime. The complexion of the game didn’t change much as the host never let up the rest of the way.

1 week ago | canadianinquirer.net | Darryl Esguerra

By Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine News AgencyMANILA – Seasoned lawyer and academic Darlene Marie Berberabe will take over as the new Solicitor General. Berberabe took her oath before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday in Malacañang, based on photos shared on social media by the Presidential Communications Office.