The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported three earthquakes, ranging from magnitude 5.0 to 5.5, that struck Mindanao within 24 hours, including a 5.2-magnitude offshore tremor off Davao Oriental on Monday morning, May 25. The latest quake, measuring magnitude 5.2,...
A shooting victim in Rodriguez, Rizal, was arrested while receiving medical treatment after authorities discovered he was linked to a murder case and had a standing warrant of arrest for illegal possession of firearms. The victim, identified only as “King Abbas,” was brought to the hospital for...
A 40-year-old man was killed by a gunman while desperately seeking help at the doorway of a house in Rodriguez, Rizal on Wednesday, May 13. Based on the initial police investigation, a 69-year-old witness said he was about to exit his home in Jovil 3 Annex when the victim suddenly rushed to his...
Two separate buy-bust operations in Rizal led to the arrest of five individuals, including an alleged big-time drug pusher, and the confiscation of P877,676 worth of shabu and a handgun. Both operations were conducted on May 9, including one at around 2:45 a.m. in Rodriguez that yielded 33 grams...
Singkamas. Such an unremarkable food for me. Like an apple with no taste at all. But I tried it, nonetheless, because of my mother. The first foodie I met in my life. I remember my childhood summer days spent in Botolan town, Zambales. My father was then building an LPG refilling plant and...
Three individuals were arrested for illegal Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) trading, while equipment valued at P8,481,000 was seized during a buy-bust operation in Rodriguez, Rizal on Wednesday, May 6. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) the suspects, identified as “Elvira,” 51;...
CAMP MARCELO A. ADDURU, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Isabela native Police Brig. Gen. Mariano Rodriguez assumed office as Police Regional Office-2 director on Friday, May 1. Rodriguez met the command group, regional staff, chiefs of regional support units, police commissioned officers, police...
A man was injured after being shot by a 19-year-old suspect during a heated argument in Rodriguez, Rizal, on Wednesday night, April 22. According to the Rodriguez Municipal Police Station (MPS), the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in Kasiglahan Village, Barangay San Jose, while the suspect,...
A robbery attempt failed after a homeowner woke up while being strangled by a suspect inside her house in Barangay San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal, on Monday, April 20. According to the Rodriguez Municipal Police Station (Rodriguez MPS), the victim was asleep inside her residence when she suddenly...
Two armed men stormed an eatery before dawn Friday, April 17, robbing customers at gunpoint and fleeing with gadgets, cash, and a motorcycle on E. Rodriguez Highway in Bangangay San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said the incident occurred at around 1:45 a.m....
Kathlyn Bugna and Andrian Rodriguez take center stage as they spearhead a strong field in the Capiztahan Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships, which kicks off Saturday, April 18, at Villareal Stadium in Roxas City. Riding the momentum of a two-title romp in last week’s Verde Aces tournament in...
Two individuals, including a homeowner, face criminal charges over a viral video showing the unauthorized and forcible removal of an electric meter from a house in a subdivision in Rodriguez, Rizal. The video, which circulated online and reportedly occurred on April 8, showed a man removing a...
