BI heightens watch at airports, seaports over warrants for Zaldy Co group

The Bureau of Immigration ordered heightened alert status at all international airports and seaports across the Philippines after the Sandiganbayan issued arrest warrants against former lawmaker Zaldy Co and 15 others on November 21, 2024. Immigration officers received instructions to strictly screen passengers, verify identities against the warrant list, and coordinate immediately with law enforcement if they locate any of the subjects. The alert covers all major international gateways and will remain in place while the warrants remain active.

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Sick but determined, Yulo vows to chase more medals

Filipino gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo won a bronze medal in the floor exercise at the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships in Manila while competing with a right ankle injury. The medal marked Yulo’s first podium finish at the Junior Worlds. Team officials confirmed he entered the event nursing the injury but received medical clearance to perform. Judges awarded Yulo third place after he completed his routine despite visible discomfort. The Philippine gymnastics delegation recorded the result as a key achievement in its 2025 junior campaign and scheduled further medical evaluation for Yulo following the competition.

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PCG keeps close watch on 2 Chinese vessels off Panatag

The Philippine Coast Guard shadowed two China Coast Guard vessels near Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea during a routine maritime patrol on [date of incident]. PCG personnel monitored the movements and positions of the foreign ships within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone and followed standard operating procedures throughout the operation. No collision, confrontation, or damage was reported during the encounter. The incident will form part of official PCG reports submitted to national security and maritime agencies for further assessment, as regular patrols continue in the West Philippine Sea.

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