CEBU CITY – A deeper investigation has been sought by the family of the young businessman who perished in a hit-and-run in Barangay Banilad here last Feb. 8. The family of Kingston Ralph Cheng has sought assistance from the National Bureau of Investigation-Central Visayas (NBI-7) regarding their...
CEBU CITY – Boholano boxer Regie “The Filipino Phenom” Suganob and his South African opponent vowed to give it their all when they clash in the main event of the Kumong Bol-anon 24 on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Bohol Cultural Center in Tagbilaran City. Suganob is looking to extend his...
TACLOBAN CITY – Elementary pupils found an abandoned infant in the playground outside the Tacloban City Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 27. The baby, wrapped in cloth and placed inside a bag, was found under a bench and They immediately called for help after seeing that the infant was still...
BACOLOD CITY – At least 100 homes were destroyed by fire in Purok Katilingban, Barangay 39 here before noon on Friday, Feb. 27. According to Fire Insp. Jemarie Tapiru, deputy city fire marshal, the fire broke out at 11:06 a.m., and was raised to fourth alarm, prompting assistance from nearby fire...
More than 2,100 residents benefited from free medical services provided by the Caloocan City government as part of its 64th Cityhood Anniversary celebration. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the services were delivered by the Caloocan City Medical Center (CCMC), Caloocan City...
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) and University of the Philippines Resilience Institute forged ties on Friday, Feb. 27, to boost existing transport and resilience initiatives currently being done by local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila. MMC President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, Feb. 27, that it has intensified its counter-terrorism measures following the arrest of an alleged member of a local terror group linked to the 2018 bombing in General Santos City. PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the...
The grand street dancing competition of the 30th Panagbenga Festival will be held in Baguio City on Feb. 28. Eight contingents are competing – Lamut Harvest Festival Dance of Ifugao; Pagibang Damara Festival of San Jose, Nueva Ecija; Tribu Balitok a Pagey of Malasique, Pangasinan; Tribu Bagtas,...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – About P18.1 million worth of government property was destroyed by a fire that lasted more than six hours and hit the city 's public market Thursday night, an official said. In a report on Friday, Supt. Leo Pioquinto, Zamboanga City Fire District (ZCFD) marshal, said the fire...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Friday, Feb. 27, that Sta. Ana Hospital in Manila was recognized by Newsweek as one of the best hospitals in the country in its World’s Best Hospitals 2026 – Philippines list, ranking 25th among 35 Philippine hospitals included in the...
Employees and guests evacuated the Quezon City Hall of Justice after receiving a bomb threat on Friday morning, Feb. 27. According to the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), the clerk in charge received a text message regarding an allege bomb threat at around 8:48 a.m. The QCPD Explosive...
Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte accused International Criminal Court prosecutors of incompetence and using recycled and distorted materials in their investigation of former President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement on Thursday, Feb. 26, Rep. Duterte claimed that the evidence presented...
