TACLOBAN CITY – Suspected shabu valued at P7 million was seized from a drug pusher in a buy-bust operation here on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Police identified the suspect as high-value target Budoy, 37, of Palompon, Leyte. Budoy yielded 1.38 kilograms and a transparent plastic sachet of...
The signing of the agreement with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority and Science Park of the Philippines, Inc. (BCDA photo) The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has inked a 50-year lease agreement with Science Park of the Philippines, Inc. (SPPI) to develop an...
ILOILO CITY – Marivic Mabilog, wife of former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, was irked by the contradicting statements made by Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa following the presidential pardon of her husband. SEN. Ronald dela Rosa and former Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog during...
Authorities arrested five individuals, including a high-value drug pusher, in two separate buy-bust operations in Rizal, and seized P1,230,800 worth of shabu and firearms. High-value drug pusher arrested during a buy-bust operation in Antipolo City on January 29. (Photo from Rizal PPO) In Antipolo...
A woman died and four other people were injured when a fire engulfed a residential area in Muntinlupa on Jan. 30. In a report, the Muntinlupa City Fire Station said the fire started about about 10:20 a.m. from a house in Marquez Compound, Putatan Itaas, Summitville in Barangay Putatan,...
A drunk tenant was arrested after stabbing a woman to death following a heated argument over a P5,000 unpaid rent in Antipolo City on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Before the stabbing incident, the suspect, identified as "Jes," went to the victim's house while drunk to confront her. He cursed and tried to...
CABUYAO CITY, Laguna – A 35-year-old contractor was shot dead by while playing billiards in Purok 3, Barangay Marinig, this city, on Wednesday night, Jan. 29. Police identified the victim as Joselito Barquio. Investigation said the victim was playing billiards with friends when a man...
Two high-value individuals (HVIs) on illegal drugs were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Mayamot, Antipolo City on Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said. Rizal PPO director Col. Felipe Maraggun identified the suspects as "Ry" and "Urqia." Ry is a resident...
(Photo from Makati Fire Department) Six senior high school students were injured in an alleged chemical explosion inside a science research center in Barangay San Antonio, Makati City on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported. According to the BFP, the explosion occurred...
Two male youths caught on video destroying an election tarpaulin of a candidate in Muntinlupa were advised by Mayor Ruffy Biazon to just focus on their studies instead of allowing themselves to be used by politicians after they presented themselves to him. On Jan. 28, Biazon posted the video...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Twelve would-be human trafficking victims were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard during an operation here on Monday. WOULD-BE trafficking victims rescued in a private wharf in Zamboanga City with the police. The PCG disclosed that a Vessel Safety Enforcement...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Rain being experienced here is likely to continue until April, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration said. HEAVY rain blankets Zamboanga City. PAGASA Weather Specialist Engr. Jayson Albay attributed the rainfall during the...
