ILOILO CITY – Schools here suspended face-to-face classes starting on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution and meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers. University of the Philippines Visayas (UP Visayas),...
TAYABAS CITY, Quezon – A 39-year-old blogger was found dead in an isolated area in this city on Saturday, Feb. 21. Police identified the victim as Mark Anthony Atienza. Known as Macoy in his blog, he was also a canvasser who sells various items while roaming the streets. He was last seen alive by...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Police Regional Office-9 is investigating a policeman for allegedly evading a Land Transportation Office checkpoint in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. In a viral video circulating on social media, the police officer was flagged down by LTO personnel due to the absence of a...
Motorists are advised to take alternate routes and expect heavy traffic near the EDSA People Power Monument on Wednesday, Feb. 25, due to the “Trillion Peso March 3.” Traffic congestion is expected starting at 8 a.m. along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), Katipunan Avenue, Ortigas Avenue,...
BACOLOD CITY – Former Sen. Nikki Coseteng called for stronger Filipino–Chinese ties and lasting peace during the kickoff the 21st Bacolaodiat Festival here on Friday, Feb. 20. Coseteng was the guest honor in the festival opening held at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) grounds. In her...
CEBU CITY – After years of delays and uncertainty, a segment of a major infrastructure project in Cebu is finally set for completion. Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) expressed optimism that Segment 3A of the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE) will be completed by July...
DAVAO CITY – Just like humans, the critically-endangered Philippine Eagles also undergo an extensive annual health check-up to ensure them a clean bill of health. The annual health check-up is a routine effort of the Philippine Eagle Foundation to monitor the wellness of the country’s national...
President Marcos backed the major renovation and retrofitting of the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum (JMRC), turning over P500 million to modernize the facility and strengthen its disaster response capabilities. Marcos personally handed a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) worth P500 million to Naga...
ILOILO CITY – More than 1,700 security personnel have been deployed to secure the 49th meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers in this city on from Feb. 24 to 27. “We trust in your abilities, we believe in your commitment, and we are truly proud of the...
A 21-year-old man seen in a viral video of alleged electrical cable theft clarified that he was only fixing the dangling wires, not stealing them, to prevent potential accidents for motorists and pedestrians in Antipolo City, Rizal. According to the Antipolo City Component Police Station (Antipolo...
CEBU CITY – A 12-year-old girl from Toledo City, Cebu was found dead eight days after she was reported missing. Police said the body of Crystal Joy Abarquez, a Grade 6 student, was already in a state of decomposition when it was found in a secluded area on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 19. Police said...
Danao City strengthened their disaster preparedness and emergency response capability with a P14-million rescue boat. The Danao Rescue 211 Boat is a 36-feet double-hull fiberglass boat complete with navigational equipment, radio communication, and search lights. The boat is powered by a twin 325...
