LAL-LO, Cagayan – A money lender shot a couple dead then himself inside his house in Barangay Centro here on Friday afternoon, May 23. Police identified the victims as couple Anna Liza and Lowie and Adriano, 67, a money lender. Investigation revealed that gunshots were heard from the suspect’s...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has relocated the Major Danilo Atienza Air Base (MDAAB) from Sangley Point, Cavite to Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro City as part of its strategic basing plan. Colonel Ritza Ann Jovellanos, acting PAF spokesperson, said among the units that were transferred were...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – Governor-elect Edgar Aglipay urged unity in this province during his proclamation on Wednesday, May 14. NEWLY-elected Cagayan Gov. Edgar Aglipay kneels as he appeals for unity in the province before other leaders during their proclamation on Wednesday. Aglipay, a...
MAYOR Jamila Ruma holding a photo of her slain father, Mayor Joel. TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – Jamila Ruma, 21, daughter of slain Mayor Joel Ruma of Rizal town, this province, was elected the youngest mayor of this province and the country. She defeated Ralph Mamauag and Florence Littaua. Jamila...
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...
BUTUAN CITY – Police arrested a 62-year-old man for allegedly killing a 17-year-old girl in Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday, April 30. The suspect was arrested 36 hours after a massive manhunt operation against the suspect was conducted. “The regional command of Police...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Police Regional Office-2 has deployed augmentation forces from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion-2 and Philippine National Police-Special Action Force in the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela to ensure the conduct of credible elections. PRO-2 chief Police Brig....
APARRI, Cagayan – The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in Calayan, Cagayan is conducting assessment following two strong offshore earthquake that struck the municipality before dawn on Monday. The municipality has reported no injuries or damages from the earthquakes...
CAMP MARCELO ADDURU, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Police Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, Philippine National Police chief, visited the wake of slain Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma on Friday, April 25. PHILIPPINE National Police chief Police Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil visits the wake of slain Mayor...
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...
CAMP MARCELO A. ADDURU, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – A reelectionist mayor was gunned down while campaigning in Barangay Illuru Sur, Rizal, Cagayan on Wednesday evening, April 23. Police identified the victim as Mayor Joel A. Ruma. Two individuals were wounded – Merson Abiguebel and Melany Talay,...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – A man and a child drowned in Cagayan on Good Friday. Police said a 57-year-old farmer suddenly jumped into a river in Tuao and drowned. Investigation said the victim was allegedly drunk and experiencing anxiety at that time. The victim was taken to the Nuestra Señora...
