Manila Bulletin – Pumaren flags compensation scheme for MV Trisha Kerstin 3 victims

Published Feb 13, 2026 11:59 pm House Committee on Transportation Chairman Quezon City 3rd district Franz Pumaren has flagged the way that Aleson Shipping Lines has been compensating the victims from MV Trisha Kerstin 3–the ferry that sunk off the waters of Basilan late last month. The committee quizzed lawyer Zoe Goco–representative of Aleson, which owned … Read more

CIDG busts illicit electronics scheme in Subic Bay, arrests 5

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) dismantled illicit electronics refurbishing and trading scheme inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, leading to the arrest five and the confiscation of over P12 million worth of substandard goods. SUBSTANDARD ELECTRONIC GOODS Personnel of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Regional Field … Read more

‘Weapon of war’: UN, relief officials criticise private aid scheme in Gaza as ‘system of control’

“Humanitarian needs have spiralled out of control after 80 days of complete blockade of all food assistance and other aid into Gaza,” the WFP said. Israel has barred nearly all food and medical supplies from entering Gaza since March 2, leaving parts of the population on the brink of starvation. The newly launched aid programme … Read more