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Gov’t Execs Stranded In Israel Back In Philippines

6 days ago | onenews.ph | Emmanuel Tupas |Michael Punongbayan

Politics & Other News Features Emmanuel Tupas, Michael Punongbayan June 22, 2025 The officials – in two groups – were concluding their respective study tours when Israel came under successive missile attacks from Iran, forcing the cancellation of flights. DILG photo shows Secretary Jonvic Remulla with Philippine government officials who arrived at NAIA-3 on June 21, 2025 after being evacuated from Israel where they had been participating in a study tour.
Government Execs stranded in Israel back in Philippines

1 week ago | philstar.com | Michael Punongbayan |Emmanuel Tupas

MANILA, Philippines — The 21 government officials who were stranded in Israel finally arrived in Manila yesterday after a grueling journey by land to Jordan and later to Dubai, from where they took a commercial flight home. The officials – in two groups – were concluding their respective study tours when Israel came under successive missile attacks from Iran, forcing the cancellation of flights. Iran said it was retaliating against Israel’s attacks on its nuclear facilities.
3 dead, six hurt in 5-vehicle crash

1 month ago | philstar.com | Emmanuel Tupas |Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — Three people were killed and six others injured when a trailer truck plowed into four vehicles in Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City on Wednesday night. The 10-wheeler truck was traveling from IBP Road heading to Marikina when the shipping container it was hauling detached and fell on the center lane, Quezon City Police District officer-in-charge Col. Randy Glenn Silvio said.
Grassroots drug war: Government targets small-scale peddlers

1 month ago | philstar.com | Emmanuel Tupas |Alexis Romero

MANILA, Philippines — Although his “too nice” attitude has been blamed for the government’s shortcomings, President Marcos said he wants to instill fear among wrongdoers as he carries out his policies, including his anti-drug campaign that will now set its sights on small-scale peddlers at the grassroots level.
Neophyte beats Cebu’s Garcia

1 month ago | philstar.com | Janvic Mateo |Emmanuel Tupas

Leni is Naga’s first female mayor; Vilma, Aragones win as governorsMANILA, Philippines — Newcomer politician and lawyer Pamela Baricuatro of PDP–Laban defeated incumbent Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia of OneCebu in the gubernatorial race, a victory described by many as one of the most unexpected turn of events in the midterm elections. Provincial election supervisor Marchel Sarno declared Baricuatro as the new governor of Cebu yesterday afternoon.
11,000 jobs available at Quezon Labor Day event

1 month ago | philstar.com | Janvic Mateo |Emmanuel Tupas

MANILA, Philippines — Up to 11,000 employment opportunities will be available during the Labor Day job fair organized by the Quezon City government today. According to the local government, 100 private companies and government agencies from various industries will participate in the job fair.
84 drivers positive for illegal drug use

2 months ago | philstar.com | Emmanuel Tupas |Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — Eighty-four drivers and two conductors of public utility vehicles tested positive for illegal drug use during the Holy Week. The 86 were among 3,270 PUV drivers and operators subjected to surprise drug screening since April 16 under Oplan Harabas of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. The PDEA said 37 of those who tested positive were tricycle drivers, followed by 19 jeepney drivers, 14 bus drivers, 11 UV Express van drivers, two motorcycle riders and a taxi driver.
Swift justice sought for slain trader, driver

2 months ago | philstar.com | Louella Desiderio |Emmanuel Tupas

Business groups demandstronger law enforcementMANILA, Philippines — Business groups and civic organizations have denounced the kidnapping and murder of Filipino-Chinese steel magnate Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo and called for swift justice and stronger law enforcement.
Swift justice sought for slain trader, driver

2 months ago | qa.philstar.com | Louella Desiderio |Emmanuel Tupas

Business groups demandstronger law enforcementMANILA, Philippines — Business groups and civic organizations have denounced the kidnapping and murder of Filipino-Chinese steel magnate Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo and called for swift justice and stronger law enforcement.
Drug war victims to buck interim release for Duterte

Mar 19, 2025 | philstar.com | Janvic Mateo |Emmanuel Tupas

MANILA, Philippines — Victims of the previous administration’s war against illegal drugs will oppose any move to temporarily release former president Rodrigo Duterte while the proceedings against him are ongoing before the International Criminal Court (ICC). In an interview Tuesday with The STAR’s online show “Truth on the Line,” ICC assistant to counsel Kristina Conti expressed belief that the international tribunal will not grant any request for the “interim release” of the former president.