BUTUAN CITY – Surigao del Sur Rep. Alexander Pimentel on Monday condemned the killing of a broadcaster in Bislig City and announced a P1-million reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators. Erwin Labitad Segovia, 63, a broadcaster for Bislig Radio WOW FM, was fatally shot by...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon implemented a blue alert status for the city on July 21 due to continuous rains. Biazon ordered the Muntinlupa City Department of Disaster Resilience and Management to make the necessary preparations under the blue alert level. All response agencies in Muntinlupa are...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte welcomed newly appointed acting Davao City Police Office director Police Col. Mannan Caracas Muarip on Monday, July 21. Duterte assured Muarip of Davao City’s unwavering support for the DCPO’s ongoing and forthcoming initiatives. The...
“Kung hindi ligtas para sa tao ang isang lugar, hindi rin ito ligtas para sa ating mga alaga (If a place is unsafe for people, it is also unsafe for our pets).” This was the reminder from Barangay Councilor Quin Cruz of Barangay Manggahan in Pasig City, as the barangay opened an animal welfare...
As the southwest monsoon (habagat) brought heavy rains that continue to raise the water levels of dams, rivers, and waterways, the Quezon City government initiated preemptive evacuations in several flood-prone barangays on Monday afternoon, July 21. The Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo "Rigo" Duterte II called for unity, integrity, and unwavering dedication to public service as the 21st City Council was formally introduced on Monday, July 21, after the flag ceremony at Davao City Hall. Addressing city officials and employees,...
The Marikina River reached the second alarm level on Monday, July 21, after the water level rose to 16.2 meters, prompting authorities to advise pre-emptive evacuation in flood-prone areas. As of 2:20 p.m., the Marikina River water level was recorded at 16 meters, placing it under the Second Alarm...
Several roads across Quezon City were reported flooded on Monday morning, July 21, due to continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat). The Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QCDRRMO) released a list of affected roads as of 11:20 a.m.: Head-deep flooding...
DAVAO CITY – The House of Representatives awarded Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte a certificate of recognition for exemplary service in legislative work and community leadership. He thanked the House leadership for the recognition. The lawmaker in statement said that the true...
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – Police Regional Office-3 Director Police Brig. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr. said two policemen were relieved from their posts after a viral confrontation with a truck driver on MacArthur Highway in Angeles City last week. “We do not condone any form of unprofessional...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Asian Terminals Inc.-Batangas (ATIB), the operator of the Batangas International Port, cited huge operational expenses as justification for its plan to increase passenger terminal fee from P30 to P100. In an interview with a local vlogger here, Dominador...
BAGUIO CITY – A 35-year-old university instructor was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 14-year-old Grade 10 student in this city on July 9. Police Col. Ruel Tagel, police chief here, said the victim was walking to school when an unknown vehicle stopped in front of her. The victim...
