DAVAO CITY – The Public Safety and Security Office is closely monitoring the cases filed against five individuals apprehended for violating the city’s firecracker ban on New Year’s Eve. PSSO head Angel Sumagaysay told the media on Monday that he directed concerned police station commanders to...
Police reported that the New Year celebration in Davao City was generally peaceful, orderly, and prosperous. Zero firecracker-related injuries and stray bullet incidents were recorded, following official monitoring and coordination with hospitals. Acting Davao City Police Office Director Police...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Police are searching for a 54-year-old man who went missing while jogging in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on Jan. 2. The missing person was identified as Eric Dennis Blas Agudong of Barangay 53, Laoag City. He was last seen at around 6:30 a.m. jogging in Sitio Lusong, Barangay...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government must resolve long-standing issues over the Baguio public market after SM Prime Holdings withdrew its unsolicited proposal to redevelop the more than three-hectare property, officials said Monday. Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan said the city needs to settle problems...
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental – Nickel laterite ore extracted in Mati City has entered the global supply chain for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, as demand for the metal rises in tandem with the expansion of renewable energy and clean transportation technologies, according to Hallmark Mining Corp....
CAVITE – A woman was shot to death while riding an e-bike with her minor son in Imus City on Sunday, Jan.4. A report from the Police Regional Office 4A said the 44-year-old victim and her son were on their way home when two male suspects on board a motorcycle approached them and shot the victim...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – An off-duty member of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), demonstrating exceptional heroism and professionalism, saved an eight-year-old child from drowning in a resort here on Sunday evening. In a statement Monday, the PCG said that Petty Officer 3 (PO3) Al-Shier Alimuddin of...
CEBU CITY – Contractor Sarah Discaya and eight other officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Davao Occidental had their first day in court in connection with the malversation of public funds and graft charges filed against them. Discaya and her co-accused in the...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A truck driver was shot dead in this city on Sunday night, Jan. 4. Police identified the victim as Muktasul Macrohon of Barangay Ayala Ecozone. Investigation said the victim was driving his truck to Cebu province when an unidentified man riding a motorcycle appeared. The gunman...
The city government of Manila, together with other concerned agencies, is ramping up its preparations for the traditional "Pahalik" to be held at the Quirino Grandstand starting Wednesday night, Jan. 7, as part of the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko...
The local government units of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela Cities released their tax payment schedules and early payment discounts for 2026 to encourage timely compliance among taxpayers and business owners. In Caloocan, the city government announced that payment of business tax and...
The Manila Police District (MPD) has issued a traffic rerouting scheme for motorists in preparation for the highly-anticipated Traslacion 2026 on Friday, Jan. 9, a traditional procession celebrated during the Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Manila attended by millions of devotees. In its advisory, a...
