The Marikina City Police is currently on the hunt for a thief who stole garments from a clothesline and a motorcycle in Barangay Tumana, Marikina City, the authorities said Thursday, Nov. 20. According to the police investigation, the suspect was caught on CCTV stealing clothes at around 3 a.m....
BACOLOD CITY – The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region has permanently revoked the driver’s licenses of six public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers here who tested positive for shabu during a surprise drug test last month. LTO-NIR officer-in-charge director Jeck Conlu said they imposed...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III’s remarks on the impending arrest of a staunch ally, Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, over the charges he is facing before the International Criminal Court. In a Facebook...
BACOLOD CITY – The inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific, jointly hosted by this highly urbanized city and the province of Negros Occidental, puts a spotlight on the emerging slow food communities in the Philippines. The five-day event, which opened on Wednesday at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon...
On my recent trip to Tokyo, I realized how familiar my routine had become. It’s my fourth visit, and most of those trips revolved around malls, outlets, and shopping streets. This time, I wanted something different. I 'd been seeing posts about the Tokyo City Flea Market and, as a fan of...
A really big step. This is how Department of Health (DOH) Development Management Officer Jay-r Cacao called the renovation done by the SM Foundation at the Laoag Rural Health Unit (RHU) III Primary Care Facility (PCF) and Birthing Home. Cacao elaborated that securing PhilHealth accreditation under...
Authorities are now hunting down two men, including a suspect who tried to show respect by “blessing” the hands of a senior citizen victim after being caught attempting to steal cash from the same sari-sari store where he had previously stolen a mobile phone in Barangay Daang Bakal, Mandaluyong...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) showcased the Philippines’ effort to turn local food traditions into global influence as it hosted the first-ever Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025 at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City on Wednesday, Nov. 19. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
BACOLOD CITY – A fire hit the old building of the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital in Dumaguete City on Tuesday night, Nov. 18. Several patients were evacuated to the parking area during the fire. Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria responded to the area and checked affected areas to ensure...
The Manila City Council expressed its full support for the Madrasah Education Program after passing on second reading an ordinance aimed at strengthening and institutionalizing the said initiative. "Draft Ordinance No. 8873, principally authored by Councilor Elmer Par, seeks to integrate...
A total of 600 college and technical-vocational graduates with Latin honors/honors and 332 bar and board exam takers in Pasig City received incentives and financial assistance during an awarding ceremony at the Pasig Elementary School Gymnasium on Tuesday, Nov. 18. During the awarding, 22 summa...
BACOLOD CITY - A 27-year-old man died after his motorcycle rammed a carabao in Barangay Tangub here on Monday, Nov. 17. Police identified the victim as Noli, a resident of Barangay Pahanocoy here. Investigation said Noli was on his way home when the animal suddenly crossed the street. The victim...
