A fire broke out at a juice drink warehouse in Barrio Pacita, EDSA, Caloocan City, early Sunday, Dec. 21. According to Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to first alarm at 4:25 a.m. and escalated to second alarm at 4:43 a.m. The blaze was raised to the third alarm at 5:41...
CEBU CITY – With fighters from three of the most notable boxing gymns in the Visayas seeing action, Bakbakan sa Naga 5 promises to be a slam-bang affair. The 10-fight card is set for Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Enan Chiong Sports Complex in the Cigy of Naga, southern Cebu province. Naga Mayor Val...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao-based exporter reported that durian exports from the Philippines to China fell sharply this year, to about five million kilos from 35 million kilos in 2022, representing a nearly 86 percent drop, primarily due to low farm productivity caused by extreme weather conditions....
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office received on Friday, Dec. 19, 35 mobility assets and 600 raincoats from the city government of Davao and Goldenville Development and Resources Corp. Acting DCPO director Police Col. Mannan Muarip received seven 4x4 four-door pickup patrol vehicles, 25 4x2...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte, acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II, and Puwersa ng Pilipinong Pandagat party-list Rep. Harold Duterte turned over 54 motorcycles to 54 barangays here on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 18, to support peace and order efforts and improve...
BACOLOD CITY – Twenty families or 50 individuals lost their homes in a fire in coastal Purok Tahong, Barangay 2 here on Friday morning, Dec. 19. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Bacolod reported that the fire began at 2:12 a.m. and originated from a rental property. The fire that destroyed 26...
DAVAO CITY – A peace monitor has warned against linking the two Bondi Beach shooters to Islamic extremist groups in Mindanao. But the Climate Conflict Action (CCA) said extremists remain a threat amid the government campaign to eradicate them in Mindanao. The group formerly known as International...
CEBU CITY — There will be no special treatment that will be given to contractor Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya, who was committed to a detention facility in Lapu-Lapu City along with eight other individuals accused of being involved in a multi-million anomalous flood control project. “That 's...
More than 48,000 Thomasians braved heavy rains to attend the University of Sto. Tomas ' (UST) grand Paskuhan 2025 on Friday, Dec. 19, as the university celebrated the annual tradition ushering in the Yuletide season with joyous music and captivating lights and decors. According to UST 's...
BAGUIO CITY – A Catholic priest was sentenced to 40 years in prison for raping a minor in March 2023 here. The priest was convicted by the Baguio City Regional Trial Court on Dec. 17 of three counts of rape. The court has ordered his immediate transfer to the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte and second district Rep. Omar S. Duterte and Puwersa ng Pilipinong Pandagat party-list Rep. Harold James T. Duterte filed a bill seeking to amend the treason provisions of the Revised Penal Code to strengthen protections for Filipino...
DAVAO CITY – Davao Light and Power Co. has announced a decrease in residential electricity rates for December and assured consumers that adequate power supply is available to meet current demand, with additional sources on standby if needed. Fermin Edillon, spokesperson and reputation enhancement...
