PNP’s commitment to cleanse its ranks sees 4,082 personnel cases resolved

September 12, 2023
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has made significant strides in upholding discipline and accountability within its ranks, as it announces the resolution of 4,082 cases involving its personnel, spanning from January 1, 2022, to August 30, 2023. In a statement, the PNP Public Information Office said these cases encompass a range of penalties imposed that […]
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N. Korea’s Kim in Russia for Putin talks as US warns on arms deal

September 12, 2023
 AFP
By Claire Lee and Cat Barton Seoul, South Korea — North Korea’s Kim Jong Un was in Russia on a rare overseas visit Tuesday ahead of a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, sparking warnings from Washington over a possible arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Wearing a black suit and flanked by uniformed defence […]
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Court clears Ressa, Rappler of tax charges

September 12, 2023
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa was acquitted Tuesday of her final tax evasion charge, the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist as she battles to stay out of prison. Ressa smiled as the judge delivered the verdict in a case that has dragged on for nearly five years. The 59-year-old, who won a Nobel […]
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US signs off on transfer of funds to Iran in prisoner deal

September 12, 2023
 AFP
By Shaun TANDON Washington, United States — The United States confirmed Monday it had signed off on the transfer of $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds from South Korea, paving the way for five US citizens to leave Tehran. The archenemies announced last month, after protracted negotiations, a deal in which the US citizens were […]
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International organization sees Philippines growing 5.9% in 2023

September 12, 2023
The Philippine economy will likely post a slower growth of 5.9 percent in 2023, compared to the 46-year high of 7.6 percent in 2022 amid weaker external demand, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said Tuesday. AMRO, an international organization that carries out macroeconomic surveillance in the ASEAN+3 region and is composed of the 10 […]
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