ZAMBOANGA CITY – Three soldiers and a civilian were injured in a grenade explosion at the headquarters of the 18th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Campo Uno, Lamitan City, Basilan province on Wednesday evening, Aug. 6. Injured were Private Chico D. Obillo, 28; Private Armando M. Patinio III;...
The Mandaluyong City Council on Thursday, Aug. 7, clarified that it has not allowed nor issued any resolution allowing the construction and development of a 72-story high-rise condominium building along Ortigas Avenue in Barangay Wack-Wack, which was heavily protested by nearby residents. “The...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Quezon City local government unit (LGU) to launch a joint initiative aimed at advancing the greater use of renewable energy (RE) sources in the metropolitan area....
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two persons were killed and two others were injured when a truck rammed a motorcycle along the Malagutay portion of the bypass road here on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Police identified the fatalities as Rowel Lopez dela Peña, the motorcycle driver, and Dennis Gaco Absin, a native of...
CEBU CITY – A 40-year-old drug pusher was wounded in a shootout with police in Barangay Apas here on Tuesday night, Aug. 5. Police said suspect Harry Mistula Candaza fired the first shot in an attempt to elude arrest. The Mabolo Police Station was alerted that Candaza was involved in the illegal...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly-urbanized city has intensified its campaign to clear public roads and sidewalks of illegal structures and obstructions to improve traffic management and pedestrian safety. Mayor Greg Gasataya said that barangays have been tapped to support the ongoing implementation and...
CEBU CITY – Two male Grade 11 students were arrested after they were caught using marijuana near a university in Barangay Sambag 1 here on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 5. The two students, aged 18 and 16, were heading home after classes when they decided to “smoke and chill.” They were arrested...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo "Rigo" Duterte II visited on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 5, fire victims in Purok 7, Barangay 8-A, a day after the blaze gutted down 18 houses and displaced 25 families. Duterte distributed financial and relief aid, including food packs, to affected...
BUTUAN CITY – The Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (SDSPPO) on Wednesday announced the arrest of one of the suspects in the killing of Bislig City broadcaster Edwin Segovia. SDSPPO Director Police Col. Jeffrey Lawrence Mauricio said the 40-year-old suspect is a farmer and a resident of...
DAVAO CITY – In preparation for the grand celebration of the 40th Kadayawan Festival, the Davao City Council enacted an ordinance on Tuesday, Aug. 5, ordering the temporary road closure of several major streets to accommodate festival activities and ensure public safety. The ordinance, authored...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5, a renewed push for traffic-related ordinances to address the growing problems of congestion and vehicular noise pollution here. Committee on Peace and Public Safety and Anti-Terrorism chairwoman Councilor Luna Marie Acosta said...
The Valenzuela City government has revived its citywide cleanup campaign, “Oplan Balik Linis Ganda,” to help prevent flooding and improve public health and safety during the rainy season. The program is a multi-agency initiative that combines flood control, sanitation, public safety, and...
