ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor John Dalipe launched two Christmas landmarks on Saturday, December 9, at the Zamboanga City Hall and the Integrated Bus Terminal in line with this city’s Yuletide celebration dubbed “Festival Navidad.” Dalipe led the traditional switch-on of Christmas lights at the...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – Police arrested two notorious carnappers in Mercedes Homes Subdivision, Barangay San Isidro Norte, City of Santo Tomas, Batangas, on Friday, December 8. POLICE recover license plates from two suspected carnappers in an operation on Friday, Dec. 8, in Mercedes Homes...
The Southern Police District (SPD) has deployed 2,425 personnel and 925 force multipliers in areas under its supervision for the Christmas season. The SPD announced its plan, dubbed as "Ligtas Paskuhan 2023," aiming to ensure the safety of the public. SPD personnel deployed in...
ILOILO CITY – The “Flavors of Iloilo” cookbook by chef Rafael “Tibong” Javier Jardeleza Jr. emerged as the Best Book on Food in the 41st National Book Awards. THE Flavors of Iloilo cookbook and its author Rafael 'Tibong' Javier Jardeleza Jr. (Tara Yap) Flavors of Iloilo won over two...
A man tagged as the No. 1 most wanted person in the Southern Police District (SPD) for a statutory rape case was arrested by the police in Taguig on Dec. 9. The suspect, only identified by the SPD under the alias Emo, 24, is the No. 1 most wanted person in the district level for...
DAVAO CITY – Government-owned enterprise National Development Co. (NDC) has inked a P40-million investment deal with waste management firm Davao Thermo Biotech Corp. (DTBC) on Thursday, December 7. DTBC President Olive Puentespina said the investment will finance their expansion programs, saying...
Now that it’s the beloved holiday season, venues from all over the nation have put up their grandest displays to show their love for Christmas. Each place tries to dazzle and amaze all that would pass through their halls. We’ve gathered up the best-looking festive locations for you and the...
BAGUIO CITY – The City Health Services Office reported a 139 percent increase in influenza-like cases here from January to November 18 compared to the same period last year. CHSO Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) data showed that there were 1,481 cases with no deaths in the past 11...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and the Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (IBde) have strengthened their coordination with the Muslim community to combat terrorism and other forms of crimes and violence here. Police Col. Noel Aliño, Bacolod police director, and Brig. Gen. Orlando...
CEBU CITY – The relentless campaign against illegal drugs here has led to the confiscation of more than 51,000 kilos of shabu from October last year to November this year, the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) reported. Since the assumption of CCPO chief Police Col. Ireneo Dalogdog in October last...
ILOILO CITY – A December 8 to 10 pop-up event in this city featuring local products continues to raise funds for scholars this holiday season. Proceeds in the Tahum: A Pop-Up Festival with the theme "MaTahum nga Paskwa” at the Iloilo Business Park showroom will go to scholars of the...
Hundreds of Marian devotees and residents of Antipolo City and nearby municipalities in Rizal and Metro Manila joined the observance of the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception at the International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage on Friday, Dec. 8. The shrine was filled with...
