ZAMBOANGA CITY – All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days here were generally peaceful, police declared. The Zamboanga City Police Office said all cemeteries, transport terminals, and major thoroughfares were orderly throughout the observance period and no untoward incident was reported. Zamboanga...
The Iloilo City government has ordered the pre-emptive evacuation of residents living along coastal and low-lying areas here ahead of typhoon ‘’Tino’’ (international name ‘’Kalmaegi’’). "Starting 3 p.m., the Iloilo City government will implement a pre-emptive evacuation in...
Belle Corp., the leisure arm of the SM Group, reported a 14-percent drop in net income to ₱1.32 billion for the first nine months of 2025 from the ₱1.53 billion recorded for the same period in 2024, mainly due to lower earnings from City of Dreams Manila (CODM). In a disclosure to the...
Four individuals were arrested by the Makati City Police last Nov. 1 after robbing two people during the conduct of Halloween festivities in Barangay Poblacion, Makati City, the Southern Police District (SPD) said. Brig. Gen. Randy Arceo, SPD 's District Director, identified the suspects as...
TACLOBAN CITY – To prevent possible looting, Mayor Alfred Romualdez here said he is considering placing this city under lockdown if typhoon “Tino” causes severe devastation. “In the event na talagang matamaan tayo ng devastation (we are devastated), sabihin natin talagang bumaha at...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday, Nov. 3, expressed the city government 's eagerness to find the perfect balance between sustaining the economy of Manila and preserving its rich history and culture as plans for the development of the long-awaited Halal Town and the major...
TACLOBAN CITY — A barangay chairman was gunned down on Sunday in Purok 7, Barangay Nijaga, Calbayog City. Police identified the victim as Rogelio Salvame, 50, of Barangay Guinbaoyan Norte, Calbayog City. Police Lt. Col. Dinvir Revita, Calbayog City police chief, said Salvame and his 34-year-old...
Quezon City has been officially recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Film, becoming one of the first cities in Southeast Asia to receive the designation. The recognition highlights city’s contributions to Philippine cinema and its efforts to promote creativity, fair labor practices, and...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Two toddlers were killed in a fire that destroyed their house in Purok 5, Barangay Dalahican, this city, on All Saints’ Day. Police identified the victims as Francis, one-year-old, and brother Vladimir, two. The fire broke out at the house owned by their auntie Joyce, 26,...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya cited Aida’s Chicken Inasal for its 2026 Michelin Guide achievement. Tracing its roots to this highly-urbanized city, Gasataya said that Aida’s achievement is a celebration of everything the people love about this city. “Our vibrant culture, rich cuisine,...
CEBU CITY – This lola became just the 12th centenarian in Danao City, northern Cebu province. Her secret to a long life? Vegetables and rice corn. Pilar Capoy Batoon, a native of Tuburan Sur, Danao, shared her secret to longevity when city officials visited her after turning 100 on Oct. 12. Aside...
The Pasig City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed a complaint filed by police against environmental activist Jonila Castro, citing a lack of evidence linking her to the organization of a September protest at the Discaya family 's construction company office. In its resolution, the prosecutor...
