The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up its nationwide campaign against smuggling and illicit trade following the seizure of P15.1 million worth of petroleum products and cigarettes from suspected smugglers in Batangas and Quezon provinces, Acting PNP Chief Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio...
A passenger vessel ran aground off Real, Quezon during the onslaught of Super Typhoon “Nando” but all individuals onboard were rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Wednesday, Sept. 24. MV Virgen de Peñafrancia I, operated by Starhorse Shipping Lines, drifted into the shallow...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported that no significant damage was recorded after a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck General Nakar, Quezon Province, which was felt in surrounding areas, including Metro Manila, on Tuesday, May 27. In a statement, the OCD said residents in the affected...
LOPEZ, Quezon – Police arrested a 37-year-old man for extorting P200,000 from an Overseas Filipino Worker in exchange for non-disclosure of her alleged affair with another man here on Wednesday afternoon, April 30. Police identified the suspect as Christopher, single. Investigation said...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A vice mayoral candidate in Plaridel town, this province, was shot and wounded in Barangay Ibabang Dupay here on Tuesday night, April 29. The Police Regional Office 4-A identified the victim as Wilfredo Magbuhos, 52, cockpit operator, and a resident of Barangay Wakas,...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A jobless man was allegedly stabbed to death by a construction worker in Barangay Dalahican here on Thursday morning. Police identified the victim as Jake, single, of Purok 3, Barangay Barra, this city. Investigation said the victim was driving a motorcycle when the suspect...
GUMACA, Quezon – Diocese of Gumaca Bishop Euginius Cañete has mourned the death of Pope Francis. BISHOP Euginius Cañete FB. Cañete ordered the ringing of bells in all churches under the diocese in honor and for the eternal repose of the soul of the pope who died at the age of 88 on...
CALAUAG, Quezon – A 34-year-old driver and his companion were killed when their vehicle collided head-on with a passenger bus on the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Madlandungan, this town, on Black Saturday. Police identified one of the fatalities as James, married, of Makati City. His companion...
TAGKAWAYAN, Quezon - A Grade 5 student drowned after he was stung by a jellyfish on Maundy Thursday in the sea of Barangay Candalapdap here. Police identified the victim as Angelo, a resident of the barangay. Investigation disclosed that the victim, together with his friends, were riding a...
REAL, Quezon - The military recovered a New People's Army (NPA) arms stash after an encounter in Barangay Tanauan, here on Wednesday April 16. The Army 2nd Infantry Division said these were an M16 rifle, 14 long magazines, a hand grenade, two rounds of 40mm live ammunition, an ICOM radio, five...
INFANTA, Quezon – A 64-year-old landowner and his caretaker were hacked and killed by their farm worker in Barangay Gumian here on Sunday afternoon, April 13. Police identified the victim as landowner Donald, 64, and caretaker July, 40. The victims were taken to the Claro M. Recto...
SARIAYA, Quezon – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Region 4-A announced that the Lagnas Bridge, also known as Mahabang Tulay in Barangay Sampaloc 2, this town, will be open to all types of vehicles on Friday, April 11. DPWH Region 4-A Director Jovel Mendoza said a thorough inspection...
