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A suspect in a series of robberies by motorcycle riders targeting foreign tourists in Makati has been arrested.According to Mark Salazar’s report on 24 Oras on Tuesday, CCTV footage showed two people on a motorcycle snatching the cellphone of a Chinese tourist along M. Garcia Avenue on December 12.Another such robbery took place on December 16 in the same area, with another Chinese tourist.
On December 20, robbers stole a bag that contained ¥50,000 yen from a Japanese tourist, but one of the suspects was caught along Makati Avenue after a chase.The Japanese Embassy condemned the robbery incident.The suspect admitted he was the one in the back seat during the Dec. 16 and 20 incidents.He also said there were four other people in the gang, including their leader, “Danza.”“Niyaya niya lang po kami, kukuha lang daw kami ng clothing. Meron siyang clothing line,” the suspect said.
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Philippine Troops Celebrate Christmas in West Philippine Sea OutpostThe Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) successfully completed a rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission to nine island features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), delivering Noche Buena packages to troops stationed there. The missions, conducted from December 3 to 14, involved various naval assets from the AFP’s Western Command and were carried out amidst the presence of Chinese Coast Guard and PLA Navy ships in the vicinity. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, Philippine Navy Spokesperson for WPS, emphasized the importance of the mission in boosting troop morale and ensuring their continued presence in the WPS.
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Philippine President Expresses Concern Over Russian Submarine in West Philippine SeaPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed worry over the detection of a Russian attack submarine in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The submarine, UFA 490, was sighted 80 nautical miles west of Cape Calavite, with the Philippine Navy deploying assets to monitor and address the situation.
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Increasing foreign military presence in Philippine seas worries think tankTHE public policy think tank Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG) on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the increasing foreign military presence in Philippine seas, particularly in the wake of the surfacing of a Russian attack submarine in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and reports of a planned...
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Philippine House Passes Bill Extending Land Lease to Foreign Investors to 99 YearsThe Philippine House of Representatives has approved a bill that would extend the lease period for foreign investors on private lands to 99 years, nearly double the current 50-year term.
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Philippine Stocks Drop on Heavy Foreign Selling Ahead of Central Bank MeetingsThe Philippine stock market continued its downward trend, influenced by regional declines and heavy foreign selling, particularly before the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting. The Philippine Stock Exchange index fell 0.50 percent, while the peso weakened against the US dollar. Analysts attributed the decline to foreign investors re-allocating funds and anticipating potential policy rate cuts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
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DOLE and PEZA Partner to Streamline Foreign Employment in Philippine Economic ZonesThe Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have signed a Data Sharing Agreement to expedite the issuance of Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) and PEZA Visas. This partnership aims to simplify regulatory processes, attract investors, and create a more favorable business environment while ensuring the protection of Filipino workers' rights and labor standards.
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