Context Dispatch
BOC seizes over ₱600M worth of illicit cigarettes in Bulacan raid
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday reported the seizure of approximately ₱605.29 million worth of smuggled cigarettes bearing markings from China and Vietnam during a warehouse raid in Plaridel, Bulacan.
Malacañang relieves Torre as PNP chief, names successor
Malacañang has officially relieved Police General Nicolas Torre III as Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ending a controversial and high-profile tenure marked by bold...
DILG suspends government work, classes amid rains
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced on Monday the suspension of classes and work in government offices on Tuesday, August 26, in Metro Manila and 14 provinces in Luzon...
Japan hands over forensic equipment to UP Institute
The Government of Japan formally handed over forensic equipment to the newly established National Forensics Institute (NFI) at the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Medicine, in a ceremony attended by Ambassador Endo Kazuya.
Australia deepens defence ties with Philippines and Malaysia
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, is visiting Malaysia and the Philippines this week in a bid to bolster defence cooperation and reaffirm Australia’s strategic engagement in Southeast Asia.
