ZAMBOANGA CITY – A barangay councilor and supporter of a congresswoman-elect was shot and wounded at dawn on Sunday in what is suspected to be an election-related incident here. Police identified the victim as Barangay Tumaga Councilor Jake Niko Alaban Fabian, 31. Investigation said Fabian was...
Barangay Ginebra crushed Phoenix, 119-112, to notch its second straight victory in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City Friday evening, May 16. Inspired by their commanding win over Converge in Pampanga, the Kings asserted their dominance by leading as many as 22...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) will expand its digital initiatives through an interactive map that highlights tourism sites in barangays nationwide to broaden destination reach and promote inclusive growth. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco welcomed the initiative during the courtesy visit of...
Barangay Lantad, Silay City Negros Occidental Chairman Arnie Benedicto voluntarily turned himself in to authorities hours he was linked to a shooting incident in Barangay Mambulac, Silay City in which two people were killed on Election Day. Police Col. Rainerio de Chavez, Negros Occidental police,...
ENRILE, Cagayan – A barangay chairman was shot dead by unidentified gunmen while entering the barangay hall in Barangay 2 here on Friday afternoon, May 9. The Police Regional Office-2 identified the victim as Barangay Chairman Bernardo Gacuan, 72. The victim was taken to a hospital in Tuguegarao...
Casting votes just got a whole lot easier for the May 12, 2025 National and Local Elections as the SM Supermalls is proud to roll out the Mall Voting Program (MVP) in 20 select SM malls nationwide in partnership with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), bringing democracy closer to...
CEBU CITY – The Danao City Regional Trial Court Branch 80 in Cebu province granted the petition for mandamus filed by a barangay captain against a vice mayor and the National Liga ng mga Barangay (NLB). The court ruled in favor of Esperanza, Pilar Barangay Captain Mario Pagalan, who filed the...
Senatorial aspirant Bam Aquino has vowed that he will push for a monthly salary and PhilHealth coverage for village watchmen and barangay health workers if he is reelected. Senatorial candidate Bam Aquino (Photo courtesy of Bam Aquino Media Bureau) In a dialogue with village watchmen and barangay...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A barangay chairman and candidate for municipal board and two supporters were wounded in a gun attack in Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur on Tuesday. Police Major Shellamie Chang, Police Regional Office-9 information officer, identified the victims as Falconeri Buton, chairman of...
A young barangay chairman was killed and his companion was wounded in an ambush in Barangay Montay, Malabang, Lanao del Sur on Wednesday morning, April 9. MALABANG MPS FB photo Police Lt. Col. Jopy Ventura, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region...
Benhur Abalos (Contributed photo) The endorsements keep pouring in for Alansya para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Benhur Abalos. This time, it was the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas (LNB) that formally announced its...
SANTA MARIA, Pangasinan -- A barangay chairman was shot dead in Barangay Paitan, this town, on Tuesday, April 1. Police identified the victim as Rolando Fernandez Albino, 60, chairman of Barangay Paitan. Investigation said the victim was driving a barangay patrol tricycle when a man wearing a...
