Probe Immigration over Roque’s escape from PH – quad comm
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) must be probed to uncover who helped former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque leave the country undetected, according to the House of Representatives quad committee.
The mega panel investigating illegal drugs, the Philippine offshore gambling operators (Pogos), and the extrajudicial killings during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte made the recommendation in a progress report submitted to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Article continues after this advertisement DOJ: Board of pardons to study Veloso clemencyThe Board of Pardons and Parole would have to study granting executive clemency to Mary Jane Veloso, who was nearly executed in Indonesia for drug trafficking, before making such a recommendation to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Thursday.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO SC fires judge involved in wife’s illegal deals NEWSINFO 3rd impeach rap filed vs VP Duterte; Leni Robredo ally an endorser NEWSINFO Be aware of prohibited items at airports, OTS tells publicJustice Undersecretary Jesse Andres made the pronouncement after Marcos said legal experts would still have to assess if Veloso can be granted clemency.
BSP unveils new polymer banknote seriesThe Philippines’ first polymer banknote series was presented to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in a ceremony in Malacañang on Thursday.
The new designs of P50, P100, and P500 bills were released following the launch of the P1,000 polymer banknote into circulation in 2022.
The milestone underscores the company’s shift toward replacing cigarettes with smoke-free alternatives such as IQOS.
During his speech at the 2023 Philippine Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA) in Malacañang, he emphasized the Philippines’ potential as one of the world’s mineral-rich countries.
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