ILOILO CITY – More than 1,700 security personnel have been deployed to secure the 49th meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers in this city on from Feb. 24 to 27. “We trust in your abilities, we believe in your commitment, and we are truly proud of the...
A 21-year-old man seen in a viral video of alleged electrical cable theft clarified that he was only fixing the dangling wires, not stealing them, to prevent potential accidents for motorists and pedestrians in Antipolo City, Rizal. According to the Antipolo City Component Police Station (Antipolo...
CEBU CITY – A 12-year-old girl from Toledo City, Cebu was found dead eight days after she was reported missing. Police said the body of Crystal Joy Abarquez, a Grade 6 student, was already in a state of decomposition when it was found in a secluded area on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 19. Police said...
Danao City strengthened their disaster preparedness and emergency response capability with a P14-million rescue boat. The Danao Rescue 211 Boat is a 36-feet double-hull fiberglass boat complete with navigational equipment, radio communication, and search lights. The boat is powered by a twin 325...
CAVITE – A driver has gone viral online after pawning his driver’s license to buy his wife’s medicine at a drug store in Imus City on Valentine’s Day. Pharmacy aid Jim Soriano posted the interesting encounter with a customer identified as Tatay Moises on social media . “Noong Feb. 14,...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government wished Muslim residents peace, reflection, and abundant blessings as they began observing the holy month of Ramadan. Rep. Paolo Duterte greeted the Muslim community Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh (May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte has criticized Manila Rep. Benny Abante for saying he would not support Vice President Sara Duterte for president in 2028. Rep. Duterte said Abante, a pastor, no longer carries substantial political weight. He noted Abante lost in his own...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government has allocated P50 million for this year’s 89th Araw ng Dabaw celebration. Willenito Tormis, officer-in-charge of the City Tourism Operations Office, said P41 million will fund cultural shows, entertainment, and other official activities and P9 million will...
BAGUIO CITY – Five individuals were honored by the Baguio Filipino-Chinese community for their outstanding contributions to the government and community here. Honorees were Arturo A. Flores, Joseph B. Zambrano, Johan U. Teope, Jacky Lim, and Betty Fangasan. They were awarded during the Dinner...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office will deploy 500 personnel to ensure peace and order in the three-day Bacolaodiat Festival here from Feb. 20 to 22. Police Capt. Rosalino Pugoy, Bacolod police spokesperson, said that 300 BCPO personnel will be deployed starting Friday afternoon. An...
The Manila City Government has allocated more than P16 million for 13 child patients who will undergo life-saving operations here and abroad, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Friday, Feb. 20. According to Domagoso, the beneficiaries include eight children scheduled...
MEYCAUAYAN CITY, Bulacan — Students of Saluysoy Integrated School (SIS) here now have improved access to technology-enabled learning after Globe, together with education officials and local leaders, turned over 25 laptops to strengthen the school’s classroom environment. The donation supports...
