Education officials and local leaders encouraged students to pursue excellence and use their skills for the public good during the awarding ceremony and gala night of the Philippine International Math and Science Olympiad Final Round 2025-2026 at the Dusit Thani Residence Davao in Davao City on...
CEBU CITY – A habal-habal or modified motorcycle driver was caught with one kilo of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Lapu-Lapu City. The 26-year-old suspect, a resident of Barangay Candulawan, Talisay City, was arrested by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Visayas...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A Jordanian national linked to suspects in the December 2025 terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia was arrested during a joint law enforcement operation in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur on Monday. The 1st Infantry Division (ID) identified the suspect as Odeh, 65, who was...
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc. (BFFFI) has acknowledged that several barefoot performers suffered burns on their feet due to the hot artificial turf at the Melvin Jones Football Ground during the grand street dancing showdown on Feb. 28. The BFFFI said there was no...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government has ramped up health and safety measures a month ahead of the Holy Week observance and the expected influx of summer vacation travelers. Mayor Benjamin Magalong, in a media interview on the sidelines of Monday 's flag raising rites, said he has directed the...
DAVAO CITY – The P2.07-billion Maa-Magtuod flyover on Carlos P. Garcia Highway officially opened to motorists on Monday, offering relief from heavy traffic congestion in the area, officials announced. The flyover, located at the junction of C.P. Garcia Highway and Maa Road, is considered a vital...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor expressed concern on Monday, March 2, over the ongoing tension in the Middle East, citing the potential impact on civilians, particularly overseas Filipino workers from Davao. Councilor Rachel Zozobrado, chairwoman of the Committee on Internal Relations, said...
A fire broke out at a warehouse compound along Cabral Street, Maysan Road, Barangay Maysan, Valenzuela City, on Monday, March 2. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) -Valenzuela, the fire started at 2:37 p.m. and was raised to the second alarm at 2:48 p.m. It quickly escalated to the...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly-urbanized city welcomed more than 10,000 delegates and visitors during the inaugural Negros Island Regional Athletic Association Meet (NIRAAM) 2026 at Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan here on Sunday, March 1. Dr. Ramir Uytico, director of Department of...
DAVAO CITY – The 89th Araw ng Dabaw formally opened Sunday night, March 1, with a tribute to the centennial of Davao City Hall, highlighted by a projection show and cultural performances at Quezon Park. During the opening rites, the city displayed a 3D-mapping image of former President and Davao...
Mayor Ruffy Biazon commended the opening of the Muntinlupa Road Safety Park that aims to teach children basic traffic rules and road discipline. As part of the celebration of the 31st Muntinlupa Cityhood anniversary, the city government, in partnership with the Department of Transportation...
A 31-year-old cook is being hunted by the Manila Police District (MPD) after robbing the restaurant where he works at in Sta. Ana, Manila, on Feb. 26. The police identified the suspect as alias "Argold," a native of Roxas, Capiz. According to the investigators, the suspect gained entry into the...
