The University of the Philippines (UP) on Friday, July 11, strongly condemned the brutal killing of UP Diliman student Sophia Coquilla, who was found murdered in her home in Tagum City. In an official statement, the university expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of Coquilla, who was...
TACLOBAN CITY – A 48-year-old farmer stabbed his wife to death then took his own life on Thursday, June 4, in Barangay Tenani, Paranas, Samar. Police identified the victim as Issa, 38, also a farmer. Investigation said Issa and the suspect Boy had a heated argument over the victim’s plan to...
CEBU CITY – A Cebuano vlogger was arrested anew for allegedly violating a law that protects women from domestic abuse. Ronie Suan, 25, popularly known as “Boy Tapang” and a resident of Barangay Daan Lungsod, Alcoy town, Cebu province, surrendered to the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) at noon...
BACOLOD CITY – A couple died after they stabbed each other to death during a dispute over the repair of their home in Barangay Tabugon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, May 20. The fatalities were identified as Marilie, 26, a housemaid, and her common-law husband, Fernan, 30, a...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said police personnel were designated to take over as the special electoral board (SEB) in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao due to election-related violence moments before the start of the midterm elections there on Monday, May 12. Police Lt. Col. Jopy Ventura,...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has vehemently condemned the fatal shooting last April 23 of reelectionist Mayor Joel Ruma of Rizal, Cagayan and the injuries sustained by an aide and a resident. In a statement, the CHR said its office in Region II has started a thorough investigation to ensure...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, April 13 expressed deep concern over the recent deaths of two Grade 8 students by fellow classmates outside their school in Las Piñas City describing the incident as "beyond alarming." Gatchalian, who heads the Senate Committee on Basic Education,...
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Police apprehended a man who allegedly killed his stepson and assaulted his live-in partner during an altercation in Lubao, Pampanga before dawn on Thursday, April 3. A MAN (seated right) was arrested for allegedly killing his stepson and injuring his...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on school authorities and parents to participate actively in curbing violence in schools, noting the rising prevalence of such incidents in public and private institutions. Gatchalian made the call following the stabbing incident in a public school in...
CEBU CITY – A Cebuano vlogger popularly known as “Boy Tapang” denied allegations that he mauled his live-in partner that led to his detention in a police station in Alcoy town, Cebu on Tuesday, April 1. RONIE Suan Ronie Suan, who has millions of followers on Facebook and YouTube, said what...
CEBU CITY – A Cebuano vlogger with millions of followers on social media was arrested for allegedly mauling his live-in partner in Alcoy town, Cebu province. SUAN (FB) Ronie Suan, known as Boy Tapang in Facebook and YouTube, was detained at the Alcoy Municipal Police Station. Police Capt....
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the killing of a barangay official of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur last Feb. 5, calling it a "violent act" that does nothing but foster fear and intimidation, especially among public servants. The slain councilor from Barangay (village)...
