ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Navy Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) on Friday turned over to the Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Zamboanga more than P93-million worth of confiscated smuggled foreign-brand cigarettes. In a report on Saturday, the WMNC said the smuggled cigarettes were...
A motorcycle rider flagged for traffic violations was arrested after police discovered a hand grenade, a butterfly knife (balisong), and more than P55,000 worth of suspected shabu during an "Oplan Sita" operation in Pasay City on Friday, June 19. Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto...
To help vendors, drivers, seniors, and other sectors in Pasig City strengthen their financial skills and guard against scams, the city government launched a financial education program through a newly signed partnership. On June 16, the city formalized a memorandum of agreement with the Bangko...
CEBU CITY – Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed willingness to run for president in the 2028 elections. During a speaking engagement at the Phinma-Southwestern University here on Friday, June 19, Hontiveros said she is preparing for the possibility of going up against Vice President Sara Duterte, who...
A man was killed and a 33-year-old suspect arrested after a violent fight over a cellphone in Antipolo City, Rizal, early Thursday, June 18. Police said the incident happened around 2:40 a.m. at Sitio Eldorado, Barangay San Jose. The victim, identified as “Jade,” was declared dead on arrival at...
A 22-year-old ex-convict was arrested after allegedly breaking into a house in Barangay Tandang Sora, Quezon City, and stealing about P814,000 worth of cash and valuables while the owners were on vacation. Quezon City Police District (QCPD) operatives from Talipapa Police Station (PS 3)...
ILOILO CITY – Three suspected drug pushers, including a former police officer, were arrested and suspected shabu valued at P1.4 million was seized in a buy-bust operation here on Wednesday, June 17. The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) identified the suspects as 60-year-old To Pepit of Barangay...
A total of 235 tricycle drivers in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Makati City received fuel subsidy vouchers from the city government on Thursday, June 18, to help ease the impact of rising fuel prices. Mayor Nancy Binay led the distribution of the vouchers to members of the KYTODA, SCTATODA, and ZAVTODA...
A 37-yer-old man with multiple prior drug cases was arrested by Quezon City Police District (QCPD) operatives after allegedly stealing an air-conditioning unit and several personal valuables in Quezon City on Wednesday, June 17. The suspect, identified as alias “Patrick,” a resident of...
Mayor Vico Sotto said the P9.2‑billion New Pasig City Hall, whose construction from groundbreaking to topping‑off took just eight months, is expected to be operational for Pasigueños within a few months. A topping-off ceremony for the building was held on June 15 after it reached its maximum...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Government leaders, local officials, and residents gathered at the Rizal Shrine here on Friday, June 19, to celebrate the 165th birth anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. Sen. JV Ejercito led the event with Laguna Gov. Sol Aragones, Laguna Rep. Charisse Hernandez,...
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government continues to provide assistance to students from internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Marawi City during the 2017 siege, raising hopes that it will introduce additional mechanisms to support the city 's...
