Members of the Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK) on Thursday, Feb. 26, gathered at Mandaluyong City Police Station to denounce the alleged unjust arrest of two activists during the People Power anniversary protests in EDSA Ortigas on Feb. 25. The group called for the immediate release of...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claimed his nuclear-armed country could “completely destroy” South Korea if its security were threatened, reiterating his refusal to engage with Seoul, state media said Thursday. However, he left the door open to dialogue with...
GENEVA (AP) – Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations, talks viewed as a last chance for diplomacy as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal. US President Donald Trump wants a deal to...
HAVANA (AP) – Cuba’s government said late Wednesday that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the US who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism. The announcement came hours after Cuba said its soldiers killed four people...
The city government of Pasay donated modern IT equipment in support of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) during the official launch of its Fire Safety Inspection System (FSIS) Hub on Feb. 24. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano also participated in the ceremonial signing of the Deed of Usufruct,...
A female virtual assistant facing four counts of qualified theft through falsification of private documents was arrested during an operation in Parañaque City on Feb. 24. The suspect was identified as "Maria," 28, a resident of Barangay San Dionisio, and was listed as the No. 6 most wanted...
A 64-year-old businesswoman tagged as a high-profile fugitive facing 10 counts of serious illegal detention was arrested in Las Piñas City on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The suspect, identified as "Aileen," also known as “Madam Araba,” was arrested at the Las Piñas City Hall of Justice in Barangay...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced the city government 's successful purchase of the land for the soon-to-be-built brand new Ospital ng Tondo on Tuesday, Feb. 24, as part of its ongoing efforts in ensuring the Minimum Basic Needs (MBN) of Manileños. Domagoso had earlier...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) announced on Thursday, Feb. 26, that protest rallies near the People Power Monument were "generally peaceful." On Wednesday, the Philippines commemorated the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution along EDSA Avenue. QCPD Director PBGen. Randy Glenn...
An ex-convict allegedly poured gasoline on his own house in Intramuros in a jealousy-fueled act against his wife, triggering a massive fire that remains ongoing and has forced the evacuation of hundreds of families. Barangay 655 Chairman Johny Yacub said the man, identified as alias Burnok, had...
On the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, members of Akbayan Party joined other progressive groups at EDSA, calling for an end to corruption and political dynasties. Akbayan President Rafaela David emphasized that the EDSA spirit must be fully realized through an "electoral...
The Valenzuela City government reaffirmed its intensified anti-drug campaign after authorities dismantled a clandestine drug laboratory and seized around P6.6 billion worth of suspected shabu in Barangay Veinte Reales on Sunday, Feb. 22. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the...
