Windows26: AFP sees links among Chinese spy, recovered drones, falsified PH IDs

January 22, 2025

Hi, reader! We're covering the CSC questioning Metro Manila's proposed work schedule changes, Trump's immigration crackdown, and the AFP investigating links between a Chinese spy and recovered drones.

AFP sees links among Chinese spy, recovered drones, falsified PH IDs

Military officials are looking at the possible links among recent developments, specifically the arrest of an alleged Chinese spy, the recovery of drones in local waters, and foreign nationals found with falsified Philippine identification cards and birth certificates.

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Trump 2.0 starts with big immigration crackdown

President Donald Trump on Monday kicked off his sweeping immigration crackdown, tasking the US military with aiding border security, issuing a broad ban on asylum and taking steps to restrict citizenship for children born on US soil.

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CSC exec: Not so fast on new gov't work sked

Should government operations be the one to make adjustments just because of the notorious traffic situation in Metro Manila? Commissioner Aileen Lizada of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) posed this question in the wake of a recent proposal from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to change the office hours of all government offices in the capital region in anticipation of major roadworks on Edsa this year.

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US FDA removes coconut from allergen listing

The US Food and Drug Administration has excluded coconut from its list of tree nuts that are considered major food allergens, which pose a risk to human health.

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House bill pushes 'rondalla' training program for music teachers

Citing music as a crucial part of the Philippine cultural heritage, Pangasinan Rep. Christopher de Venecia wants the Department of Education (DepEd) to set up a "rondalla" training program for music teachers.

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EDITORIAL: A hollow cry for peace

The INC may have marketed its rally as a gathering for national forgiveness, but it's crystal clear that what it truly seeks is forgiveness for one individual — one who might just be politically useful in three years when another general election ushers in a new administration.

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