ZAMBOANGA CITY – The body of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Captain Sonie Secuban has been recovered, authorities said, more than a month after the boat sank on Jan. 26. The Regional Forensic Unit of the Police Regional Office-9 reported the discovery during a meeting with Mayor Khymer Olaso on Thursday,...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A 24-year-old employee was shot dead by his former lover in Barangay 4, this city, on Thursday morning, March 5. Police identified the victim as Jayson. Investigation said the victim was returning clothes borrowed from the 30-year-old male suspect inside a store owned by the...
ILOILO CITY — Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay has apologized for his sexist remarks directed to actress Anne Curtis but key Ilongga officials condemned his behavior. “Regardless of the intent, statements that diminish, objectify, or disrespect women have no place in public discourse. These...
The Manila City Government, through its Department of Social Welfare (MDSW), has distributed aid and other forms of assistance to residents affected by the huge fire that hit a residential area in Gates 9, 10, 11, and 12 of Parola Compound in Tondo on Friday, March 6. MDSW Director Jay Dela Fuente...
Two men were arrested for stealing solar lights and their components, including aluminum sidings, holders, plates, and battery packs, along the jogging lane in Barangay Nangka, Marikina City on Thursday morning, March 5. The Marikina City Police Station (Marikina CPS) said the theft was reported...
A huge fire in Parola, Tondo and protest actions in front of the US Embassy along Roxas Boulevard in Manila caused heavy traffic in the area on Friday, March 6. The Manila Police District (MPD) said traffic management and police visibility operations were deployed at around 9:20 a.m. near the U.S....
Razon-led Bloomberry Resorts Corp. swung to a net loss of ₱2.6 billion in 2025 as the casino industry grappled with a pullback from high-stakes players and the lingering impact of the crackdown on offshore gaming operators. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday, March 4,...
A total of 349 families reportedly lost their homes in a huge fire that hit a residential area in Gate 10, Parola Compound, Tondo, Manila, early Friday morning, March 6. According to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), the fire started at around 1:18 a.m. and quickly...
A man was successfully rescued after he climbed on top of the LRT-2 Antipolo Station on Thursday night, March 5, Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares said. According to Ynares, the man is a resident of Manggahan, Pasig, and was a former convict who was imprisoned in Muntinlupa for a crime he said he didn...
BACOLOD CITY – Twenty-nine houses were destroyed in a fire in Barangay 2 here on Thursday, March 5. Fire Supt. Jenny Mae Masip, city fire marshal, said that 20 houses were totally and nine were partially damaged. The fire broke out at 1:15 p.m. and quickly spread as most houses were made of light...
The Navotas City government has opened registration for the Navotas Sports Camp 2026, which will be held from April 16 to 30. The program aims to encourage young Navoteños to stay active and develop their skills in various sports. Children and youth aged six to 17 may join training sessions in...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte criticized the proceedings of the International Criminal Court against his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying Western countries are using the tribunal as a political tool against developing nations. Speaking to supporters outside the...
