A 35-year-old man was confirmed to have died after being hit by a stray bullet during the Sept. 21 riot in Recto, Manila, the Police District (MPD) confirmed on Monday, Sept. 29. MPD spokesperson Maj. Philipp Ines identified the fatality as Eric Saber, a construction worker from Tondo, Manila....
Around 10 police officers from Region 3 or Central Luzon were injured by protesters in Manila on Sunday. Around 500 Police Regional Office-3 policemen were deployed to assist in maintaining peace and order in Mendiola. The protest started peacefully but escalated when some rallyists engaged in...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office noted more or less 7,500 people gathered at San Pedro Square as of 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, for the “Pray for the Philippines and for the Release of Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte” movement despite intermittent rain showers. DCPO acting director...
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Two rallies against corruption in flood control projects here on Sunday, Sept. 21, started and ended peacefully. The first rally was held by students inside State-run Western Mindanao State University. The second was held at the San Jose Maria Claret Parish. “Everyone is invited...
Protesters preparing to join the September 21 anti-corruption rallies in Metro Manila are advised to brace for rains and possible thunderstorms, as Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) continues to enhance the southwest monsoon (habagat). In its 11 p.m. tropical cyclone bulletin issued...
CEBU CITY – Police here are gearing up for the rally on Sunday, Sept. 21. Police Capt. Charisma Gonzales, information officer of the Cebu City Police Office, assured that protesters ' rights will be respected. Gonzales advised organizers of the rally to secure permits from the city...
The “Ber” months have arrived! Here are some crops that you can find in abundance this September. Bayabas ( Psidium guajava ) Bayabas, generally known as guava, is among the many trees that is widely distributed throughout the Philippines. Its round fruits covered in pale green or...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) confirmed the designation of Bangkok, Thailand as an additional testing center for the September 2022 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT). (PRC / Manila Bulletin) The Commision confirmed this in an advisory issued on Thursday, Aug. 4,...
A passenger (C) sits inside a tricycle covered with a reminder to wear a mask, part of the Covid-19 health protocols, in Manila on February 16, 2022. Ted ALJIBE / AFP The country's Covid-19 cases could peak by next month, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said. This is based on the...
DEMEREY (at rostrum). BUTUAN CITY (PNA) – Passengers and visitors coming in and out of the Dinagat Islands will be required to present valid coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-19) vaccination cards or certificates starting September 1 this year. This was mandated by under an Executive Order (EO)...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) once again announced the designation of two additional testing centers for the September 2022 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT). (PRC / Manila Bulletin) Days after it confirmed the designation of Kidapawan City as an exam center...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that a plebiscite to decide whether to divide Maguindanao into two provinces will be conducted on Sept. 17. This was stated in the poll body’s Resolution No. 10797 that was promulgated last June 22. “Now, therefore, the Commission on...
