INQToday: Bamban councilor takes oath as acting mayor, officially replacing Guo

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:

Bamban councilor takes oath as acting mayor, officially replacing Guo

The councilor who replaced dismissed Alice Guo took oath Wednesday as the acting mayor of Bamban town in Tarlac province.

Erano Timbang took his oath before Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. in Camp Crame in Quezon City.

Filipinos show gratitude to Team Philippines in Heroes’ parade

Filipinos warmly welcomed Team Philippines back to home soil on Wednesday with a Heroes’ parade for the 2024 Paris Olympians along the streets of Manila and Pasay.

A day after its arrival on Tuesday, the Philippine delegation of athletes from France was welcomed by throngs of fans during the  “Pagbibigay Dangal: A Heroes’ Welcome for the Philippines’ 2024 Paris Olympians” parade.

PH no longer ICC member but remains committed to Interpol – Remulla

The Philippines is no longer a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) but has a separate commitment to the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), which helps the country protect millions of Filipinos worldwide, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Wednesday.

Remulla made the statement in reaction to the recent remarks of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa asking him and Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra if they are “challenging the policy set by the President” concerning the ICC.

Marbil orders review of PNP’s anti-drug ops that involve human rights

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Rommel Marbil on Wednesday ordered a comprehensive review of the agency’s previous and current drug policies, especially pertaining to human rights.

Marbil made the directive in line with the PNP’s “recalibrated” approach in its fight against illegal drugs.

Carlos Yulo gets P14M from House; receives 3-bedroom condo unit

Lawmakers have increased the cash grants given to the Philippine delegation to the 2024 Paris Olympics, with two-time gold medalist Carlos Yulo now getting over P14 million from the House of Representatives.

During the Congressional Reception for the athletes on Wednesday, it was announced that lawmakers mounted an additional cash incentive for Yulo on top of the P3 million per medal previously pledged by the House.