SAN ANDRES, Quezon – A senior citizen was gunned down in Sitio Janza, Barangay Camflora, this town, on Saturday, June 29. Police identified the victim as Henry Ariñola, 68. Investigation said the victim was resting in a hammock and talking to his daughter Alma through video call at...
A program called “Pray & Play” was formally launched in Barangay San Antonio (BSA) in Pasig City on Saturday, June 29, with the goal of keeping the youth away from illegal drugs and promoting their overall well-being through spiritual and recreational activities. Barangay San...
WORD ALIVE Once heavy rains pounded and flooded a town. As the water kept rising, inundating the houses, a man known for his piety climbed up to the second floor of his house. A rescuer on a banca (row boat) came near and yelled, “Come, I came to save you.” But the man said, “Don’t worry, I...
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has warned the public regarding fraudulent schemes that promise job opportunities within the company and its subsidiaries in exchange for payment. In an advisory, SMC’s Corporate Human Resources (CHR) said that neither the conglomerate nor its affiliated companies require...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Friday, June 28 rejected Mayor Francis Zamora’s allegations of sabotage during the recent “Wattah Wattah” Festival in San Juan. Ejercito said the current mayor should stop looking for others to blame to cover up his lapses in the course...
SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta (Facebook) SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta can’t help but think that there is preferential treatment on the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) given their seemingly...
SAN FRANCISCO, Quezon – A 49-year-old pedicab driver was hacked to death in Sitio Hacienda, Barangay Inabuan here on Monday afternoon, June 24. Police identified the victim as Noel Pines, of Barangay Gawayan 2, this town. Pines was driving his pedicab on his way home when the suspects...
CAMP PRESIDENT QUIRINO, Bantay, Ilocos Sur – Two fishermen found 24 packs of suspected shabu floating on the West Philippine Sea west of Barangay Solotsolot, San Juan, Ilocos Sur on Monday, June 24. Police Major Benjamin Raquedan, town chief of police, said the fishermen noticed packs of...
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) said that the Pasig River Expressway (PAREX) project remains on the table following San Miguel Corp.'s commitment to meeting all requirements and addressing environmental concerns. Alvin Carullo, TRB executive director, said San Miguel would comply with the...
WORD ALIVE A woman was seated next to a priest in an airplane during a storm. The plane was bouncing up and down. The terrified woman said to the man of the cloth: “Can’t you do something about this awful storm?” The priest looked at her and said: “Lady, I’m in sales, not...
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (Facebook) House Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd district Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. says he is thankful for the decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) to recognize his right to intervene in...
San Beda head coach Yuri Escueta expects a tougher challenge ahead when the reigning champions defend the men's basketball title in the centennial season of the NCAA which kicks off in August. Yuri Escueta (NCAA Images) Escueta witnessed how resilient his team was last year after facing...
