BACOLOD CITY – SM City Bacolod unveiled this year’s Christmas display with the theme “Unwrapping Sweet Surprises” on Sunday, Oct. 26. Mall manager Julia Javellana and Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson unveiled a 50-foot Christmas tree, a pastel sweet scape surrounded by giant,...
CEBU CITY – A cash reward of P200,000 has been offered for the arrest of a wanted man who fatally shot a police captain in Barangay Sudlon 2 here on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) initially offered to give P100,000 to anyone who could provide information...
ILIGAN CITY – Three persons were killed and another was injured in a head-on collision between two vehicles in Purok 10, Barangay Dalipuga, this city, on Monday afternoon, Oct. 27. Initial investigation said a Hyundai Accent rammed a 10-wheel truck. The front of both vehicles sustained heavy...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two persons are facing criminal charges for allegedly operating an illegal electricity connection that led to the electrocution of two children here last June. The victims were playing volleyball at Valle Vista in Barangay Kasanyangan when they came in contact with an illicit...
The Quezon City Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting heart health and active living as it joined the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) in celebrating World Heart Day (WHD) 2025. The event, themed “Galaw-Galaw Pilipinas!,” was held on Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Multipurpose Hall...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways has determined that the Iloilo Provincial Capitol is structurally safe following the recent series of earthquakes. “There is no immediate concern and the building is considered safe for continued occupancy and operation,” said DPWH-6...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities arrested a Chinese national for illegal possession of firearms at his residence here on Sunday, Oct. 26. Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old Wang Xidong, a resident of Pasay City and Talon-Talon here. Wang was apprehended through intensive surveillance and...
BAGUIO CITY – This city registered a 5.8 percent economic growth in 2024 and remains the fastest growing economy among all Cordillera provinces and highly urbanized cities, the Philippine Statistics Authority-Cordillera said. PSA-Cordillera Chief Statistical Specialist Aldrin Federico Bahit Jr....
DAGUPAN CITY – SM City Rosales in Rosales, Pangasinan ushered in the holiday season with their Christmas display on Oct. 25 at the mall atrium. It has dramatic ribbons, adorable Christmas bears, towering gift boxes, and a magnificent 35-foot traditional Christmas tree adorned with radiant red...
To strengthen sexual health education and prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV, and AIDS among young people, the Puerto Princesa City Health Office (CHO), through its Social Hygiene Clinic, partnered with Roots of Health (Ugat ng Kalusugan) for a three-day...
The Philippine Navy (PN) reminded the public on Monday, Oct. 27, that details of military operations and facilities must remain confidential following an online controversy involving a highly sensitive military project in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu that was posted online by the local government. The...
More than 2,000 student leaders and youth advocates from across the Philippines gathered in Dumaguete City on Monday, October 27, for the opening of the Learners’ Convergence Philippines (LearnCon PH) 2025 — the Department of Education’s (DepEd) flagship program to strengthen youth...
