Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Friday said investigators have uncovered more evidence and identified additional alleged bagmen in the ongoing probe into suspected ghost infrastructure projects in Taguig City, saying the case is growing stronger as the investigation progresses. In a post on X,...
Fifteen families were left homeless after a fire destroyed adjoining studio-type residential units in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on Thursday night, July 23. The blaze started at around 7:30 p.m. at 209 Ermin Garcia St. and was raised to the second alarm 10 minutes later, according to the...
The Pasay City government has launched a new environmental initiative that allows residents to earn money from recyclable waste while helping reduce garbage and promote proper waste management in the city. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano on Thursday led the launch of the "Basura na, Naging Pera Pa: Trash...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Classes on all levels, both in public and private schools in this city, remain suspended Friday due to inclement weather. Mayor Khymer Olaso ordered the extension of the suspension of classes that began Thursday, as the city continues to experience cloudy skies and scattered rain...
Police arrested a suspected drug peddler in Parañaque City after seizing nearly P1.5 million worth of shabu and kush in a buy‑bust operation on Friday, July 24. Parañaque City Police chief Col. Nicolas Pinon said the suspect, Michael, 30, was nabbed around 3:25 a.m. in a parking lot on Doña...
Five alleged shoplifters were arrested in separate incidents after stealing over P23,000 worth of merchandise from a mall in Barangay Sto. Cristo, Quezon City, on July 17 and 18. The suspects were identified only by their aliases “Ger,” 21; “Nat,” 44; “Iv,” 39; “Chris,” 18; and...
DAVAO CITY – Malaysia is looking to deepen healthcare and tourism ties with Davao City through the inaugural Borneo Global MediTourism Congress & Expo (BGMT) 2026, inviting healthcare providers, tourism stakeholders, and investors from Southern Philippines to participate in the regional...
CEBU CITY – Boxes of unregistered Korean luncheon meat were seized from a Korean grocery store in Barangay Luz here on Wednesday afternoon, July 22. The confiscation was made by operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)-Mandaue City Field Unit as part of “Oplan...
A female Grade 3 pupil was allegedly beaten to death by her three classmates in a public school in Davao City on Friday, July 17. Police Col. Peter Madria, Davao City police chief, said they have launched a full-scale, impartial investigation over the incident. "We extend our deepest condolences to...
DAVAO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon expressed confidence Thursday that the P20-billion Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge project will be completed before the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 's administration. Speaking on the sidelines of...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A suspected illegal drug user allegedly hacked his wife to death and nearly decapitated her in an east coast barangay here on Wednesday, July 22. Thirty-six-year-old victim Roselyn dela Cruz sustained multiple hack wounds allegedly inflicted by her husband, Jonel dela Cruz....
DAVAO CITY — Tribal leaders from two barangays in Mati City are demanding full accountability for the P19-million mining royalty released in 2024 before any additional royalty funds are disbursed. The royalty, generated from the operations of Hallmark Mining Corp., is intended for the development...
