DAVAO CITY – Davao content creator Crist Briand Oncada, popularly known as Crist Briand and Brader, publicly apologized to the Muslim community on Wednesday, Sept. 10, following an offensive online post. “I sincerely apologize for the post I made, which offended Muslim community members,”...
An 18-year-old teenager was arrested by the police after raping a 13-year-old Grade 8 students in Barangay 306, Palanca, Quiapo, Tondo, Manila on Sept. 9, the Manila Police District (MPD) reported. According to the police investigation, the suspect invited the victim to accompany him at his...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora announced on Wednesday, Sept. 10, that residents adversely affected by Typhoon Crising and the enhanced habagat in July will be given cash aid courtesy of the city government and the office of his sister, San Juan City Rep. Bel Zamora. Zamora said beneficiaries...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities arrested two people, including a police officer, and seized smuggled cigarettes valued at P16.1 million in an intelligence-driven operation here on Thursday. Police Col. Fidel Fortaleza Jr., Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) chief, withheld the identities of the...
BACOLOD CITY – A former policewoman was arrested and 45 grams of suspected shabu worth P306,000 were recovered in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Poblacion 2, Sagay City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Police Lt. Col. Alvimar Flores, Sagay police chief, said the 30-year-old suspect...
Several organizations staged a protest at EDSA Shrine in Ortigas on Thursday, Sept. 11, to denounce alleged corruption in flood control projects and to call for accountability from government officials and contractors. According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), about 200...
Former Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas and his daughter, neophyte Mayor Raisa Treñas, have disowned Uswag Ilonggo party-list following the alleged involvement of Rep. James “Jojo” Ang Jr. in flood control kickbacks. Jerry was the first to issue a statement that distanced himself from Uswag...
BACOLOD CITY - Authorities in this highly-urbanized city are investigating if the recent killing of a businessman was carried out by a hired gunman. Police Capt. Francis Depasucat, head of Police Station 1, confirmed that the gunman — one of three persons of interest — has been identified...
BACOLOD CITY – Victorias City in Negros Occidental has adopted an ordinance penalizing the dissemination of false or misleading information using the name or authority of the local government unit (LGU) and its officials. To be known as the “Anti-Fake News Announcement Ordinance of Victorias...
From Neapolitan pizza and Okinawan steak to billiards showdowns and art-filled corners, the new East Wing at SM City East Ortigas is more than just a foodie playground—it’s a vibrant hangout spot. Whether you’re a foodie chasing global flavors, an art enthusiast hunting for Instagram-worthy...
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Canlaon City government in Negros Oriental is prepared to distribute masks and provide assistance to residents, like transportation and medication, in case of an ashfall due to Mount Kanlaon’s ash emission, an official said Wednesday. Seth Bariga, information officer of the...
True to his promise to curb corruption in the city government, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has announced changes to the city’s zoning requirements as part of his administration 's goal to promote ease of doing business and reduce red tape in government transactions. During...
