A total of 631 packs of cigarettes that allegedly contain synthetic cannabinoids, locally known as “tuklaw,” worth P2,208,500, were confiscated from four men, including two motorcycle taxi riders, during a buy-bust operation in Marikina City early Thursday, Nov. 13. The Eastern Police District...
The Quezon City Government has ordered the temporary closure of 14 lechon establishments in La Loma following the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) on Wednesday night, November 12. According to the local government, the Quezon City Veterinary Department (CVD), in coordination with the Bureau...
A 41-year-old woman who claimed to be a media representative was arrested after allegedly demanding a “mobility payment” from officials of the Rodriguez Municipal Hall and threatening to publish a negative report when her request for information was declined. On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Rizal...
OBANDO, Bulacan — Local officials of Obando and Valenzuela City, together with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), have joined forces to address the damaged flood control dike at the boundaries of Barangays Lawa and Paco, which recently caused flooding in both localities. On...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The US ended production of the penny Wednesday, abandoning the one-cent coins that were embedded in American culture for more than 230 years but became nearly worthless. When it was introduced in 1793, a penny could buy a biscuit, a candle, or a piece of candy. Now most of...
Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos on Wednesday, Nov. 12, could not hide her dismay following the discovery of forged documents containing the city 's official logo and template being used to scam people of their money. "Nakarating sa ating opisina ang walang pahintulot na paggamit ng ating...
Students and school faculty of the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) evacuated the campus grounds after receiving a bomb threat targeting two of its facilities on Thursday, Nov. 13. According to the university 's official student publication, The Manila Collegian, multiple...
An event and film director, tagged as the No. 8 most wanted person, was arrested by members of the Parañaque City Police on Nov. 12 while about to attend a court hearing for multiple counts of estafa and violations of the Bouncing Checks Law. The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the...
Two individuals, including a 68-year-old woman, died in a fire that broke out in a residential area in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Wednesday night, Nov. 12. According to the Antipolo City Component Police Station (Antipolo CCPS), the victims were found lifeless inside the comfort room of their home....
JERUSALEM — U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a letter to Israel 's president asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a long-running corruption trial that has bitterly divided the country. It was the latest attempt by Trump to intervene in the case on behalf of...
SRINAGAR, India— India’s Cabinet on Wednesday called this week’s deadly car explosion in the capital a terror attack carried out by “anti-national forces,” though it did not release any new evidence linked to the blast. Earlier Wednesday, authorities said several suspects had been...
The Quezon City government held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the City Hall grounds. Mayor Joy Belmonte and Vice Mayor Gian Sotto were present during the event, along with members of the Quezon City Council and department heads of the local government....
