Philippines, Australia to boost maritime relations, tradeThe arrangement aims to reduce administrative barriers as well as support the two countries’ shipping and logistics partnerships. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Australia have taken further steps to boost maritime relations by reaffirming commitment to mutual recognition of seafarer certificates. The arrangement aims to reduce administrative barriers as well as support the two countries’ shipping and logistics partnerships. The developments followed the re-election of both Australia and the Philippines to the International Maritime Organization Council, and as the two countries celebrate 80 years of bilateral relations this year. Together, Australia and the Philippines are building a partnership that keeps our economies moving and our seas connected,” he pointed out.

Fleeing suspect killed in bus accidentAccording to the Highway Patrol Group, HPG operatives flagged down Ricson Timosan along Andrews Avenue at 5 a.m. for using an improvised license plate. MANILA, Philippines — A man facing estafa charges was killed after trying to escape police, only to be run over by a bus along Domestic Road in Pasay yesterday. According to the Highway Patrol Group, HPG operatives flagged down Ricson Timosan along Andrews Avenue at 5 a.m. for using an improvised license plate. Timosan was rushed to the Pasay City General Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. The bus driver fled the scene but later surrendered.

PAF jets team up with US B-52sA Philippine Air Force FA-50PH fighter jet flies alongside a US B-52 bomber during an air patrol over the Luzon Strait on February 4. MANILA, Philippines — Fighter jets of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) flew and trained side-by-side with B-52 bomber planes of the United States military in a five-day bilateral exercise over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The exercise continued with an air defense scenario on Feb. 4 over the WPS focusing on airspace coordination, command-and-control integration and joint operational response. On Feb. 6, Basco said the activity culminated in a joint bomber air patrol, again over the WPS and the Luzon Strait, highlighting combined mission planning, airspace coordination, and operational readiness among PAF, PACAF and supporting US forces. “These activities enhanced bilateral interoperability, operational readiness and strategic cooperation through joint planning, coordination and execution in a realistic training environment,” she said.

“We’re saying we’re not happy with the initial draft of the report. The controversial leaked “draft and unofficial” Blue Ribbon committee report earlier showed the committee recommending plunder and malversation charges against Sens. Francis Escudero, Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva, as well as former senator Bong Revilla, regarding alleged kickbacks from flood control projects. I have many questions, which is why I have reservations,” he added, referring to his forthcoming interpellation during amendments for the committee report. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice is awaiting the official copy of the Blue Ribbon committee report, saying it could serve as a guide in its ongoing probe into the alleged flood control scam.

5 charged over P12 million substandard gadgetsThe suspects – identified only as Liang, Liu, Xiao and Yuan – and their Filipino companion, Lori, were charged for violating Republic Act 7394 or the Consumer Act of the Philippines. MANILA, Philippines — Four Chinese nationals and a Filipino have been arrested for allegedly selling substandard laptops and cell phones at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Olongapo, Zambales, the police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) reported yesterday. The suspects – identified only as Liang, Liu, Xiao and Yuan – and their Filipino companion, Lori, were charged for violating Republic Act 7394 or the Consumer Act of the Philippines. The suspects were arrested following a raid on the Subic Gateway Park on Thursday, which resulted in the seizure of 2,400 units of laptop computers and 65 cell phones valued at P12.19 million, according to CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II. The sale of the devices reportedly lacked permits from the National Telecommunications Commission, and Department of Trade and Industry, Morico said.

DOJ to appeal Teves’ murder acquittalExpelled Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves attends a press conference at the National Bureau of Investigation Headquarters in Pasay City on May 30, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice’s National Prosecution Service will challenge the acquittal of former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. of murder in connection with the killing of former Negros Oriental provincial board member Miguel Lopez Dungog in 2019. But definitely, we will question the decision,” Fadullon said. Teves is still facing 10 counts of murder, 13 counts of frustrated murder and four counts of attempted murder before the Manila RTC Branch 51 and one count of murder each at the Manila RTC Branch 12 and the Bayawan RTC Branch 63 in Negros Oriental. He is also facing a case of illegal possession of firearms and explosives at the Manila RTC Branch 12 and a separate case of violations of several provisions of Republic Act 10168, or the Terrorist Financing Prevention and Suppression Act at the Quezon City RTC Branch 77.

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