DAVAO CITY – Malaysia is looking to deepen healthcare and tourism ties with Davao City through the inaugural Borneo Global MediTourism Congress & Expo (BGMT) 2026, inviting healthcare providers, tourism stakeholders, and investors from Southern Philippines to participate in the regional...
CEBU CITY – Boxes of unregistered Korean luncheon meat were seized from a Korean grocery store in Barangay Luz here on Wednesday afternoon, July 22. The confiscation was made by operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)-Mandaue City Field Unit as part of “Oplan...
A female Grade 3 pupil was allegedly beaten to death by her three classmates in a public school in Davao City on Friday, July 17. Police Col. Peter Madria, Davao City police chief, said they have launched a full-scale, impartial investigation over the incident. "We extend our deepest condolences to...
DAVAO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon expressed confidence Thursday that the P20-billion Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge project will be completed before the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 's administration. Speaking on the sidelines of...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A suspected illegal drug user allegedly hacked his wife to death and nearly decapitated her in an east coast barangay here on Wednesday, July 22. Thirty-six-year-old victim Roselyn dela Cruz sustained multiple hack wounds allegedly inflicted by her husband, Jonel dela Cruz....
DAVAO CITY — Tribal leaders from two barangays in Mati City are demanding full accountability for the P19-million mining royalty released in 2024 before any additional royalty funds are disbursed. The royalty, generated from the operations of Hallmark Mining Corp., is intended for the development...
A motorcycle rider was killed when a getaway truck carrying 10 suspects in the alleged theft of underground copper cables in Makati City slammed into his vehicle during a police chase in Manila on Wednesday, July 22. The Makati City Police Station said two of the 10 suspects were minors and were...
The first hospital ward dedicated to Overseas Filipino Workers in the Zamboanga Peninsula region opened at the Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) on Tuesday, July 21. Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac led the inauguration of the ward. The event was attended by Mayor Khymer...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor Khymer Olaso suspended classes on all levels in public and private schools Thursday due to inclement weather. In an order, Olaso said the suspension was prompted by the latest forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration...
The Palawan Juniors Tennis Series wraps up its successful three-leg Visayas swing with the Mandaue City Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships, where another strong field of the region’s finest and rising talents will battle for championship honors and valuable ranking points beginning Thursday,...
Police apprehended an alleged illegal wildlife trader during an entrapment operation Wednesday in Barangay Lingsat, San Fernando City, La Union. The La Union Maritime Police Station, with the Aringay and Luna Maritime Law Enforcement Teams, in coordination with PENRO La Union, nabbed the suspect...
The Quezon City government has declared a citywide suspension of classes at all levels in public and private schools on Monday, July 27, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA). Under Executive Order No. 23, series of 2026, signed by Mayor Ma....
