ZAMBOANGA CITY – A man who was on his way home to celebrate his birthday was allegedly shot by an 18-year-old man along the bypass road here on Saturday evening, Dec. 20. Police identified the victim as Nixeus Retutar Enriquez, 21. Enriquez was allegedly shot by 18-year-old Dean Mark Manolis...
TAYABAS CITY, Quezon – A 41-year-old businessman was killed and five were injured after a trailer truck rammed two vehicles in Barangay Camaysa here on Saturday, Dec. 20. Police Lt. Col. Elizabeth Capistrano, Tayabas City police chief, identified the victim as Jeffrey. Injured were Dennis, 37;...
BACOLOD CITY – A 42-year-old mother, who allegedly engaged in the illegal drug trade to support the treatment of her son, was arrested by police in a buy-bust operation in Purok Magtiayon, Barangay 10, this city, on Friday, Dec. 19. Seized from Neneng by the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) was...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said contractor spouses Pacifico “Curlee” and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya are allegedly threatening their former employees who may testify against them and blackmailing lawmakers and seeking payment to avoid their inclusion in the so-called “ledger” of...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has accredited The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo here for medical tourism. DOT-6 Regional Director Crisanta Marlene "Krisma" Rodriguez recently handed over the accreditation certificate to TMC Iloilo CEO Dr. Felix Ray Villa. This made TMC Iloilo as the...
A Grade 3 male pupil will undergo operation for injuries after falling from a Muntinlupa public elementary school building on Dec. 19. The accident happened during the school Christmas Party at Bayanan Elementary School Unit 1 in Barangay Bayanan, Muntinlupa. The pupil entered an enclosed area...
BAGUIO CITY – The hotel in this city where former Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral stayed prior to her death last week is fully cooperating with authorities in the investigation. Ion Hotel said they "will provide any information that may be legally...
As a first-time homebuyer, planning for the future often begins with a simple checklist. Everything should be within reach, schools and healthcare, a nearby workplace, and lifestyle spots for easy weekend breaks. Open green spaces matter, too, because health is essential. This way of thinking...
A fire broke out at a juice drink warehouse in Barrio Pacita, EDSA, Caloocan City, early Sunday, Dec. 21. According to Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to first alarm at 4:25 a.m. and escalated to second alarm at 4:43 a.m. The blaze was raised to the third alarm at 5:41...
CEBU CITY – With fighters from three of the most notable boxing gymns in the Visayas seeing action, Bakbakan sa Naga 5 promises to be a slam-bang affair. The 10-fight card is set for Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Enan Chiong Sports Complex in the Cigy of Naga, southern Cebu province. Naga Mayor Val...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao-based exporter reported that durian exports from the Philippines to China fell sharply this year, to about five million kilos from 35 million kilos in 2022, representing a nearly 86 percent drop, primarily due to low farm productivity caused by extreme weather conditions....
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office received on Friday, Dec. 19, 35 mobility assets and 600 raincoats from the city government of Davao and Goldenville Development and Resources Corp. Acting DCPO director Police Col. Mannan Muarip received seven 4x4 four-door pickup patrol vehicles, 25 4x2...
