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PNP eyes tapping security guards for intel gathering

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is planning to tap security guards to serve as its “eyes and ears” to help improve peace and order and address other security concerns.

Civil Security Group (CSG) director Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo made t…

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PNP eyes 3-minute emergency response via new 911 service

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) aims for a three-minute response time to emergencies through its new 911 emergency service.

“That’s an old standard but remember iba yung reaction ng pulis (the police have a different reaction). It’s not …

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US to provide oil spill response training for PH

MANILA: The United States government is providing an oil spill response training to the Philippines on top of its ongoing support in the Bataan recovery efforts.

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) will fund the training slated Octobe…

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Zubiri proposes creation of tourism cabinet cluster

MANILA: Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri is proposing the establishment of a cabinet cluster focused on addressing issues within the tourism industry, particularly in renowned destinations like Siargao and Palawan.

In a news release on Friday, Zubiri sugge…

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PH presence in Escoda Shoal backed by UNCLOS: PCG

MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday asserted that the presence of their ships in Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is backed by international laws.

In a statement, PCG spokesperson for the WPS, Commodore Jay Tarriela said t…

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CSC Antique to embark on tree growing for cause

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) Field Office in Antique is inviting concerned national government agencies, institutions, and all those interested to join the tree growing for a cause activity set on Sept. 19 at Sitio Catway…