ZAMBOANGA CITY – Property worth P10 million and more than 10 houses were destroyed in an early morning blaze here on Saturday, Feb. 28. The fire reportedly originated from a property owned by Bambi Hassan and quickly spread to neighboring houses. The fire reached second alarm. Fire trucks, water...
CEBU CITY – The pre-trial hearing on the alleged P96.5-million flood control ghost project case against contractor Sarah Discaya and her fellow accused kicked off on Friday, Feb. 27. Corporate affiliations, bidding records, and documents were tackled during the hearing at the sala of Judge Nelson...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A couple and their 19-year-old daughter were gunned down inside their residence here on Friday night, Feb. 27. Police identified the victims as Rodel Tarroza Espinosa; his wife Jenny, 43; and their daughter, Jenrose, student. Investigation said the victims were inside their house...
BAGUIO CITY – The grand street dancing competition of the 30th Panagbenga Festival with the theme Blooming Without End was held here on Saturday, Feb. 28. Eight contingents competed – Lamut Harvest Festival Dance of Ifugao; Pagibang Damara Festival of San Jose, Nueva Ecija; Tribu Balitok a...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the inclusion of Dumaguete City among Asia’s Top 4 Budget-Friendly Destinations for Affordable Retirement Living in the latest report of Investopedia. In a statement, the DOT said the recognition underscores the Philippines’ growing appeal to global...
To ensure the safety of cyclists in the city, especially at night, the local government of Marikina installed 92 LED lamps along the bike lane corridor stretching from Champagnat Street in Barangay Marikina Heights to Goodrich Village Subdivision in Barangay Concepcion Uno on Friday, Feb. 27. ...
A 60-year-old senior citizen tagged as a high-value individual (HVI) wanted for illegal drugs was arrested by the Makati City Police in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Olympia, Makati City, last Feb. 25. According to Southern Police District (SPD) Director Brig. Gen. Randy Arceo, the suspect,...
A 23-year-old man was arrested by the Manila Police District (MPD) for robbing a 19-year-old student of his digital camera and selling it on social media in Malate, Manila, last Feb. 25. Based on the police report, the victim met the suspect via a dating app (Grindr) and subsequently invited the...
The Malabon City government marked the 3rd Filipino-Chinese Cultural Festival on Friday, Feb. 27, along C4 Road in Barangay Longos, celebrating shared heritage and strengthening ties between Filipino and Chinese communities. The event, themed “Isang Bayan, Isang Diwa: Pagkakaisa sa Gitna ng...
DAVAO CITY – Tourism industry leaders and government officials opened the 16th Davao Mega Travel Sale on Friday, Feb. 27, highlighting Mindanao’s growing outbound market, plans to expand international connectivity, and a two-million visitor target for Davao City in 2026. The Davao Travel...
BACOLOD CITY – A total of 207 families composed of 849 individuals lost their homes in a fire that destroyed 89 houses in Purok Katilingban, Barangay 39 here on Friday, Feb. 27. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Bacolod reported that 80 houses were totally and nine others were partially...
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc. (BFFFI), which organizes the annual festival with the float parade among the highlights, said it is considering mandating the accreditation of float makers as a way of regulating the industry. “We have to address this because they are...
