ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities are investigating to determine ownership of some P14.1-million worth of smuggled cigarettes abandoned in Barangay Sangali in this city, the police said Monday. In a report, the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) said the smuggled cigarettes were recovered on Sunday...
The Parañaque City government has distributed educational assistance to 5,000 college students under its Tertiary Education Financial Assistance Program (TEFAP), as part of its efforts to support higher education and help students cope with rising school expenses. Mayor Edwin Olivarez said...
Cebu continues to strengthen its position as one of the country’s key economic hubs, fueled by investments in tourism, business process outsourcing, retail, and infrastructure. Colliers data highlights the province’s growing role in decentralization, with demand for flexible workspaces and...
Operatives of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) arrested a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) driver in Rodriguez, Rizal, following a road rage incident in Quezon City on May 28, which left a 73-year-old transport network vehicle service (TNVS) driver injured. The suspect, identified as alias...
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – Thirteen bodies have so far been recovered in the collapsed building here. The latest victim was found at 12:59 p.m. Monday, June 1. Five victims were recovered Sunday. Due to the dense and unstable debris, responders used pry bars, sledgehammers, jackhammers, and...
The Pasay City government is set to celebrate diversity, equality, and inclusivity as it joins the nationwide observance of Pride Month through its annual Rainbow Parade on June 24. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the event highlights the city 's recognition of the achievements, talents, and...
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — Eleven bodies have been recovered in the collapsed building here as of Sunday, May 31, exactly one week after the incident. Five bodies were found Sunday. The first (seventh) was located in the morning before 8 a.m. The (eighth), a woman, was recovered at 2:51 p.m., the...
What began as a vibrant and colorful Pride Night celebration in Makati City was cut short after a generator set allegedly caught fire, prompting organizers to end the event ahead of schedule early Sunday, May 31. The Pride Night, organized by LoveYourself Inc., is a community celebration of...
DAVAO CITY — Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte and Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II paid tribute to Vice President Sara Duterte 's leadership, resilience, and dedication to public service during her 48th birth anniversary on Sunday, May 31. In a message posted on his...
Quezon City has officially been named host of the 67th Palarong Pambansa, marking the return of the country’s premier national sporting event to the city after 60 years. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte formally accepted the hosting duties from Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. during the...
ANGELES CITY – And then there were nine. Rescue and retrieval teams recovered two more bodies from the site of the collapsed building here on Sunday afternoon, bringing the death toll to nine. Authorities said that the victims, the eighth and ninth, were extricated at 2:51 p.m. and 3:43 p.m.,...
Police Lt. Col. Junyd D. Marohom is the new Tandag City police chief. Marohom succeeded Police Lt. Col. Armando A Martizano in a recent ceremony witnessed by Tandag city government officials. Surigao del Sur police director Police Col. Jeffrey Mauricio commended Martizano for his highly effective...
