BAGUIO CITY – The rehabilitation of Burnham Lake here starts Wednesday, Oct. 1. It is part of the four-phase Burnham Park Master Plan, with the first phase to improve water quality and renovate surrounding areas. This is the first time the iconic lake will be closed to tourists and residents...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A rickshaw driver was shot dead in Barangay Victoria here on Monday, Sept. 29. Police identified the victim as Aldani Ismael of Basilan and Barangay Sangali, this city. Before the incident, the victim was in Barangay Putik here at 9:30 p.m. to pick up a passenger. Ismael was on...
BACOLOD CITY – A total of 2,495 security forces were deployed on Tuesday, Sept. 30, to ensure peace and order during the 19-day MassKara Festival celebration in this highly-urbanized city starting Oct. 1. Police Col. Joeresty Coronica, Bacolod police director, and Police Col. Dennis Esguerra,...
A fire broke out in a residential area in Barangay Catmon, Malabon City, on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire started at 3:33 p.m. and quickly reached a second alarm at 3:38 p.m. The blaze was raised to a third alarm at 3:56 p.m. As of this writing, firefighters...
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that the unfinished P802-million flyover in Pavia town, Iloilo province needs an additional P285 million to complete. DPWH-6 Assistant Regional Director Al Fruto told members of the Pavia Municipal Council on Monday, Sept....
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....
A 22-year-old man was arrested in possession of P108,300 worth of dried marijuana leaves during the conduct of a drug buy-bust operation on Sept. 28 in Las Piñas City. Las Piñas Police Chief Col. Sandro Tafalla identified the suspect as Rey, a resident of Barangay Pulanglupa Uno, Las Piñas...
ZAMBOANGA CITY - A fire of still undetermined origin hit the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) here on Tuesday morning, Sept. 30. Local fire and rescue units rushed to the scene of the fire along Normal Road in Barangay Baliwasan after the fire was reported at 5:30 a.m. The fire reached...
The Manila Police District (MPD) denied claims of maltreatment or torture of the individuals arrested during the Sept. 21 anti-corruption rallies, MPD Director Brig. Gen. Arnold Abad stressed. Abad assured that the individuals placed under police custody during the demonstration and riot,...
Amid concerns that big infrastructure projects often make people doubt the government, Mayor Vico Sotto on Monday, Sept. 29, confidently said residents in Pasig City continue to trust the local government because of its transparency and inclusivity. Sotto said this after a public consultation held...
A 32-year-old motorcycle rider died while his wife was injured after a speeding jeepney slammed into their motorcycle along F.S. Samano Road, Barangay 175, on Saturday, Sept. 27. Police said the jeepney was counterflowing when it hit the victims. The rider was declared dead on arrival at the...
BACOLOD CITY – This city has recorded its seventh leptospirosis death this year. The victim was a 32-year-old dishwasher from Barangay Pahanocoy. The City Health Office (CHO) said the victim was hospitalized on Sept. 9 after complaining of a headache. He died the same day due to severe...
