ILOILO CITY – Roxas City is hosting the week-long National Festival of Talents (NFOT) of the Department of Education (DepEd). “We are not only celebrating artistry, but also give equal value to science and technology, recognizing creativity in all its forms,” said DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in May for Pulilan town and Butuan City to celebrate their respective festivals. Under Proclamation No. 1213, Marcos declared May 14 as a special non-working day in Pulilan, Bulacan, in observance of the town’s Kneeling Carabao Festival....
CEBU CITY – More than 6,000 individuals were cited for violating various ordinances since the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) implemented the Safer Cities Initiative here. Police Col. George Ylanan, chief of CCPO, said 6,656 individuals were caught violating local laws and 1,657 of them were fined...
DETROIT (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round series, extending the longest home playoff losing streak in NBA history....
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday, April 20, ordered a review of the city’s fuel subsidy system after a motorcycle taxi rider died during the distribution of assistance amid extreme heat. Belmonte expressed condolences to the bereaved family and said the city government would strengthen...
Two people were rescued with minor injuries after their vehicle struck the center island and burst into flames along Quezon Avenue–northbound in Barangay Doña Josefa, Quezon City around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, April 20. Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the vehicle first hit the center...
TACLOBAN CITY – A 75-year-old lady farmer was killed in a grass fire in Sitio Barukan, Barangay Liberty, Ormoc City, Saturday, April 18. The Ormoc City Fire Station identified the victim as alias Lydia. Initial investigation disclosed that the victim was cultivating her land and set fire to...
BACOLOD CITY – The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) condemned two fuel and run incidents here and in Talisay City, Negros Occidental involving the same Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). “We will hunt you down,” said LTO-NIR Director Jeck Conlu. On April 15 in Barangay...
ILOILO CITY – A Dumaguete-Manila flight of Philippine Airlines (PAL) made an emergency landing at Iloilo International Airport around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19. "Reports indicate that the oxygen supply in the cabin was insufficient after the aircraft reached its cruising altitude of 32,000...
BATANGAS CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard apprehended five persons for allegedly robbing a grounded vessel in the sea of Barangay Cuta here on Friday, April 17. Cadets onboard reported to the Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Batangas City and Special Operations Unit-Southern Tagalog (SOU-STL) that...
A 57-year-old ride-hailing app rider died, while his passenger was injured, following a collision between their motorcycle and a utility van in Marikina City, authorities said on Sunday, April 19. According to the Marikina City Police Station (Marikina CPS), the incident occurred at the corner of...
TACLOBAN CITY – A retiring police officer was electrocuted to death after touching a live wire in Purok 3, Barangay Libertad, Ormoc City, Saturday, April 18. Police identified the victim as Leo, 55, assigned to the Ormoc City Police Station 3. Initial investigation said that Leo was helping Rico,...
