A power bank exploded at the Roxas Airport in Capiz province on Tuesday, but no injury was reported, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said. The 72,000 milliampere-hour power bank was detected inside the baggage of a Manila-bound passenger during initial screening. It exceeded...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A councilor of Barangay Calabasa here was shot and wounded by an unidentified gunman on Monday night, June 23. Police identified the victim as Ramlie Ismula, 37. Investigation said the victim heard a series of gunshots outside his home. He fled to his outdoor kitchen but was...
BACOLOD CITY – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) assured the public there is no cause for alarm over the first confirmed case of monkeypox (Mpox) in Negros Occidental. “Indi magpakulba (Don’t be scared), said Provincial Health Officer Dr. Girlie Pinongan in a media interview Tuesday,...
BAGUIO CITY – This city received another global award for its efforts in reducing tobacco use and protecting public health. Mayor Benjamin Magalong accepted the Global Tobacco Control Champion award during the World Conference on Tobacco Control on June 23 in Dublin, Ireland. “Baguio humbly...
CEBU CITY – A 21-year-old man who was believed to be high on illegal drugs was arrested after he allegedly sexually harassed his female neighbor in Barangay Bacayan here. The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. on Monday, June 23. Police investigation showed that the complainant was sleeping in...
CEBU CITY – A 32-year-old man who had been in and out of jail was gunned down inside his house in Barangay Sambag 2 here on Monday, June 23. Police said the victim, Macgied Lavistre Villamala, was asleep when at least six persons broke into his house and repeatedly shot him. Police said the...
BACOLOD CITY – Talisay City in Negros Occidental logged its first monkeypox (Mpox) case. Mayor Neil Lizares, in a statement released on social media on Monday night, June 23, said the patient is currently in stable condition, under close medical supervision, properly isolated, and receiving...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson welcomed the Department of Transportation plan to privatize the operations and maintenance of regional airports, including the Bacolod-Silay Airport in Silay City. Lacson said that the private sector has more resources to introduce...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – This city was rocked by a bomb threat on Sunday afternoon, June 22. Investigation said a woman left a backpack on NS Valderrosa St. and hurriedly left. Security personnel alerted police at around 7 p.m. when she failed to return to retrieve the bag. The Zamboanga City Police...
The Malabon City government will offer free rides on Tuesday, June 24, in response to the scheduled “Bawas Pasada” transport strike, aiming to assist commuters who may be affected by limited public transportation. The initiative was announced by the Public Safety and Traffic Management Office...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) arrested 14 individuals involved in large-scale theft of cable wires during a follow-up operation conducted by Cubao Police Station (PS 7) on Sunday, June 22. The operation was launched after Barangay San Roque officials were informed by a concerned citizen...
The Quezon City government will launch the first-ever RainbowQC Pride Film Festival featuring nine powerful films that center on LGBTQ+ stories and voices on Wednesday, June 25. The festival is a special edition of the acclaimed QCinema International Film Festival. “QCinema is one of our city’s...
