Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to conduct a massive manhunt for the suspects behind the ambush of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto-Adiong, Jr. that killed four of his...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Unidentified gunmen on Friday fired on a convoy that wounded Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Alonto-Adiong Jr. and killed four of his companions. An initial report from the Kalilangan municipal police station in Bukidnon province said the incident took place in Maguing...
Four people were confirmed killed while two others were hurt when unidentified assailants ambushed Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal A. Adiong and his party in Maguing town on Friday, Feb. 17, police said. Photo: PNP Press Corps pool / PRO-BAR Col. Redrico Maranan, chief of the Philippine National...
The local governments of San Juan City and Ilocos Norte have forged a new partnership on Tuesday, Jan. 31, this time for the launch of Producers 2 Consumers (P2C) Program which aims at bringing affordable yet high quality produce from Ilocos Norte to the city. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora and...
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando, in cooperation with the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines, joined the Diocese of Malolos in welcoming the fifth Philippine visit of the pilgrim relics of St. Therese of the Child Jesus in celebration of her 150th birth and 100th beatification...
The Rizal provincial government recognized its exceptional educational personnel in an event aimed at giving honor to the province's teachers, educators, principals, school administrators, and staff. According to Rizal Gov. Nina Ynares, the Guronasyon Foundation Inc., the event's award-giving body,...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has granted the petition to disqualify former Palawan governor Mario Joel Reyes as a candidate despite losing in the May 2022 polls. MB file photo In its 15-page ruling, dated Jan. 5, 2023, the Second Division found that Reyes is an escaped...
(PHIVOLCS) A 5.5-magnitude earthquake rocked Davao Oriental and neighboring areas on Thursday evening, Dec. 29, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake struck 37 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental around 9:13 p.m. It...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division granted the petition to disqualify Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba for violating Sec. 261 (v) (2) of the Omnibus Election Code (OEC) and Resolution No. 10747. MB file photo In the resolution released on Thursday, Dec. 15, the Second Division...
Did you know that Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel has a strong mother who is now over 100 years old? (Rep. Johnny Pimentel's Facebook) A photo posted on the Rep. Pimentel's Facebook on Saturday, Dec. 10 showed the congressman spending quality time with his mother, former Governor...
(PHIVOLCS) A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Davao Oriental and neighboring areas early Saturday morning, Dec. 10, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake struck 51 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental around 4:01 a.m. It...
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman witnessed his son, Albay Vice Governor Grex Lagman, get sworn into office as provincial governor on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 7. Albay Governor Grex Lagman (center) is shown into office by Speaker Martin Romualdez (2nd from left) as the governor's father, Albay...
