THE stage and the grandstand for the Sinulog Festival at the South Road Properties in Cebu City under construction on Jan. 10. (Photo from Cebu City PIO) CEBU CITY – The decision to hold the Sinulog Festival at the South Road Properties (SRP) here on Jan. 15 may have drawn some criticisms but...
Steaks, hotdogs, and crabs in San Francisco with the family CRAB MENTALITY The Dungeness crab the author prepared with his sister When you’re with your loved ones, your location or destination becomes secondary. But if you can be in a place that everyone loves, the experience becomes a gift from...
The Mandaluyong City local government met with officials from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday, Jan. 25, to discuss the upcoming Manila Bay-Pasig River-Laguna Lake (MAPALLA) Ferry System proposed in 2012. Mandaluyong City Mayor Ben Abalos conducted a meeting with DOTr officials...
Another school in Quezon City suspended classes after receiving a bomb threat early Thursday morning, Jan. 26. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Cubao Station (PS 7) said that at around 4:30 a.m., teacher Marlon Trinidad, 27, saw on the Facebook page of Ponciano Bernardo High School a post by...
TACLOBAN CITY – A 31-year-old woman was arrested for large-scale estafa in an entrapment operation in a restaurant in Palo, Leyte on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Authorities identified the suspect as Maria Francesca Macasojot, self-employed, single, and a resident of Canlapwas Poblacion, Catbalogan...
The Philippine Army (PA) confirmed Thursday, Jan. 26, that it has taken custody of Brigadier General Jesus Durante III after he was tagged as the alleged mastermind in the murder of Davao City-based model and businesswoman Yvonette Chua Plaza in Davao City last month. Brigadier General Jesus...
CAVITE – The local government unit (LGU) of Cavite City imposed a curfew for minors following a grenade blast that killed three and wounded four others on Jan. 25. Starting Thursday, Jan. 26, all persons aged 18 years and below will not be allowed to go out from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. City...
CAVITE – A hand grenade explosion killed three and wounded four others, including the suspect, in Cavite City Tuesday night, Jan. 25. The Cavite Police Provincial Office (PPO) identified the suspects as Arjay Camacho, 18, and alias Daniel, a minor. Police said two groups of male teenagers...
The Maynilad Water Services Inc. announced that several villages in Parañaque and Pasay will continue to experience water service interruption from Jan. 26 to 27. The Parañaque Public Information Office (PIO) posted on its Facebook page that water service interruption will be implemented in...
BACOLOD CITY – Tourists and residents here, particularly those with transactions with government offices, can have free WiFi connection at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC). BACOLOD City Hall (Glazyl Masculino) Operated by GNET Network and Data Solutions, people can avail of the public...
BUTUAN CITY (PNA) – No special treatment will be accorded to Senior Master Sgt. Darwin Nolasco who was tagged as the primary suspect in the killing of a couple here. This was the assurance on Wednesday, Jan. 25, of Brig. Gen. Pablo Labra II, director of the Police Regional Office in the Caraga...
A truck rammed four sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and two motorcycles along Lanuza Avenue in Pasig City on Wednesday night, Jan. 25. In a report by ABS-CBN News, the driver of the 10-wheeler truck lost control of the brakes as he was driving towards Lanuza Avenue from Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City....
