DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the provincial government of Dinagat Islands signed on Thursday, June 27, a memorandum of cooperation to establish an Economic Zones (EZs). MAGNO (MinDA FB) MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno said in a statement that establishing EZs aims...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte has opted not to attend the House Committee on Human Rights inquiry into the war on drugs, citing his right against self-incrimination, said former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. FORMER President Duterte (right) with Sen. Bong Go. (FB) Roque...
It was President Marcos’ time to give smiles to the Bacolod City, the City of Smiles, as he delivered more aid on Thursday, June 27, amid the challenges brought by the El Niño phenomenon and the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano recently. The Chief Executive was at the University of Negros...
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas denied any in hand in the prosecution of former Sen. Leila de Lima – who had been cleared of drug charges – during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte. “I did not participate in the hearings in the House,” said Treñas, who initially...
CEBU CITY – Security preparations are in full swing to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Palarong Pambansa that this city will host next month. EMERGENCY responders carry an ‘injured victim’ during a bomb simulation exercise at the Cebu City Sports Center on Wednesday, June 26. (Cebu City...
Model Denice Cornejo was transferred to the Maximum Security Camp at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong on June 27. She was taken to the CIW on May 2 after she was convicted by a Taguig court of serious illegal detention for ransom of TV host and comedian Ferdinand...
Two houses were damaged by a fire on Meralco Road, Purok 2, Barangay Sucat in Muntinlupa on June 26. According to the Muntinlupa City Fire Station, the fire started at 6:21 p.m. from the kitchen of a house in the barangay. The fire in Barangay Sucat, Muntinlupa on June 26 (Screenshots...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has cited the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) for creating the first green camp not only in Metro Manila but in the entire country with its “Project Green Camp Karingal.” The project, which was done in partnership with the Quezon City government, seeks to...
BACOLOD CITY – Eleven houses were destroyed in a fire in Purok Roadside, Barangay Tangub here on Wednesday, June 26. A FIRE razed 11 houses in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City on Wednesday, June 26. (Photo courtesy of BFP-Bacolod) Fire Supt. Jenny Mae Masip, city fire marshal, said that...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – A local government unit employee was shot dead and his live-in partner was wounded during a robbery in Zone II, Barangay Dilan Paurido, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan on Wednesday morning, June 26. Police Capt. Rey Floro Tuanquin, Urdaneta police chief investigator,...
The entire Diocese of Antipolo, covering the whole of Rizal Province and Marikina City, held thanksgiving Masses as gratitude to Pope Francis. At the Antipolo Cathedral, also known as the International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, all the Holy Masses of the day, June 26, were...
Three people, including a student, were arrested by Taguig Police in a buy-bust operation on June 26. The police identified the suspects as alias Pauleen 26; alias Daisy, 19; and a 17-year-old student. The operation was conducted at about 11:30 p.m. in Barangay Tuktukan by the ...
