DAVAO CITY – Two more drug pushers died in buy-bust operations here before dawn on Tuesday, March 26, bringing the death toll to seven since Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte declared a war on illegal drugs in this city last March 22. Police Capt. Hazel Tuazon, spokesperson for the Davao City...
DAVAO CITY – Three suspected drug pushers were gunned down in buy-bust operations here a few hours after Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte declared a war against drugs in this city on Friday, March 22. Police identified the fatalities as Larry, Jehurry Dresser, and Timoy. Larry fired at...
Mayor Honey calls on Manileños to use the Holy Week to pray, meditate, and reboot. (JERRY S. TAN) Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan encouraged city officials to use the holiday break to pray, meditate, rest, and reboot. The advice was also given to city hall employees and residents of Manila,...
CEBU CITY – The conflict between the mayor of this city and the governor of the province of Cebu is heating up. GOV. Gwen Garcia is facing an administrative complaint filed by Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. (FB) Mayor Michael Rama filed an administrative complaint against Gov. Gwen Garcia for...
Mayor Janice Vallega Degamo, the wife of the late Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, is elated over the arrest of former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. in Dili, East Timor on Thursday, March 21. TEVES Teves is facing multiple murder charges in connection with the killing of Gov....
TACLOBAN CITY – Palompon, Leyte Mayor Ramon Oñate has expressed concern over the alleged dumping of over 50,000 chickens in a poultry farm in Sitio Canlutaw, Barangay Naghalin, Kananga, Leyte, recently. The mayor has called on Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia...
CEBU CITY – Heritage preservation and protecting natural resources are a top priority in Tagbilaran City, the capital of the province of Bohol. YAP (Photo via Calvin Cordova) Tagbilaran Mayor Jane Yap pointed this out amid the controversy surrounding the construction of a resort within the...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor John Dalipe turned over 15 brand-new motorcycles to the police in a ceremony at the City Hall grounds on Monday, March 18. FR. Filmore Kalibo blesses brand-new motorcycles as Mayor John Dalipe looks on. (Mayor John Dalipe photo) Dalipe handed over the keys to...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte and brothers Rep. Paolo Duterte and Mayor Sebastian Duterte joined the people in the Parada Dabawenyo, a culminating activity of the 87th Araw ng Dabaw, at the San Pedro Square here on Sunday, March 17. VICE President Sara Duterte graces the Parada...
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas announced in a press conference on Friday, March 15, that daughter Raisa Treñas-Chu is running for Congress representing this city's lone district in next year's local elections. MAYOR Jerry Treñas (center) with his daughter Raisa Treñas-Chu (left) and Rep....
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez has commended senators for their dedication and commitment toward the progress and unity of Negros Island after they approved Senate Bill No. 2507 establishing the Negros Island Region (NIR) on Tuesday, March 12. BENITEZ (FB) “Today is a...
ILOILO CITY – Classes in Roxas City were suspended on Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15, due to a heat wave. CLASSES were suspended in Roxas City, Capiz due to a heat wave. (FB) Mayor Ronnie Dadivas issued Executive Order No. 11, Series of 2024, suspending classes in public and private schools...