BACOLOD CITY – A nine-year-old girl killed in a brutal attack in their home in Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City, Negros Occidental on Feb. 7 was laid to rest on Sunday, Feb. 15 Her mother, Ronelyn, broke down in tears as she sought justice for her daughter during the interment at the Silay Public...
BUTUAN CITY – The Tandag city government in Surigao del Sur ordered the temporary closure of a beach resort on Saturday following the drowning of a foreign national. Mayor Roxanne Pimentel issued Executive Order No. 7 on Monday, creating a joint inspection team to conduct a safety assessment and...
* STORY UPDATE * CEBU CITY – The woman who accused her American boyfriend, Joe Romero, of allegedly raping her in a hotel room here has decided to withdraw the complaint. “During the official proceedings, the complainant recanted the allegation, and the case was discontinued due to lack of...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Iloilo City government have partnered for a new project to combat the impact of climate change with science-based solutions. DENR Secretary Raphael Lotilla and Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas signed a memorandum of...
Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Egay Erice on Monday described the alleged irregularities in the national budget as the “greatest heist” in the country’s history and called for a full investigation. During a press conference at Kamuning Bakery Cafe in Quezon City, on Monday, Feb. 16. Erice said...
Ninety-four couples were married in the Muntinlupa City government 's "Kasalang Bayan" held on Feb. 13 at the Muntinlupa City Sports Center. Mayor Ruffy Biazon officiated the mass wedding organized by the city government 's Community Affairs and Development Office. The Muntinlupa Local...
Authorities are currently investigating a dismembered body found inside a black trash bag and stuffed inside a drum in Binondo, Manila, on Sunday, Feb. 15. The Manila Police District (MPD) said two men riding a white Mitsubishi L300 van stopped on top of Mel Lopez Bridge and instructed two...
A 17-year-old teenage boy was left severely wounded after a 22-year-old man hacked his head with an axe in Barangay Mambugan, Antipolo City, on Saturday, Feb. 14. According to the Antipolo City Component Police Station, the victim, identified as "Ruben," was on his way home after buying goods from...
In real estate, sustainability has become a favorite buzzword. Masterplans highlight green spaces, brochures showcase landscaped parks, and billboards promise a healthier way of living. But sustainability is not proven on paper, it is proven in motion. In Greenfield City by Greenfield Development...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Bureau of Aquatic Resources-9 opened the 15th fishing season for sardines in Zamboanga Peninsula on Saturday. BFAR National Director Elizer Salilig emphasized the importance of implementing the law for the conservation of fishery resources in East Sulu Sea, Basilan...
BACOLOD CITY – Hundreds of couples tied the knot in a Valentine 's Day mass wedding rites organized by local government units across Negros Occidental over the weekend. In this highly urbanized city, Mayor Greg Gasataya officiated the wedding of 202 couples at Bacolod City College Activity...
A total of 129 queer couples participated in the annual Commitment Ceremony hosted by the Quezon City government on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. The ceremony officiated by Mayor Joy Belmonte, brought together members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their loved ones in a celebration of commitment and...
