BUTUAN CITY – Police arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly raping a 13-year-old student in Iligan City. The suspect, the second most wanted person on the regional level, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 1, on warrants for two counts of statutory rape dated July 25 with no bail recommended. Police...
Four individuals were rushed to the hospital due to an ammonia leak at a food processing facility along C3 Road on Tuesday, August 5. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. and was traced to a food facility. The leak caused a strong chemical odor to spread across the surrounding area, prompting...
The Caloocan City Police Station on Tuesday, August 5, denied allegations that the death of a 20-year-old college student from leptospirosis was connected to the arrest of his father. The statement came in response to a viral social media post claiming that the student contracted the disease after...
The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) announced that they have already identified the two suspects wanted for the shooting of an HPG officer at a car wash in Barangay San Isidro, Makati City on Aug. 1. HPG spokesperson Lt. Nadame Malang said the victim was a known...
A 37-year-old man who allegedly used a barbecue stick to rob a woman was arrested in Barangay Concepcion Uno, Marikina City, on Sunday morning, August 3. The Eastern Police District (EPD) identified the suspect as “Raymon.” He was arrested by Marikina police who were conducting an...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. pledged to honor the MassKara Festival’s cultural roots while embracing innovation and collaboration in this highly-urbanized city. “This year, we’re bringing back the heart of MassKara — the locals,” foundation president and festival...
A woman kidnapped in Ormoc City was found dead in Barangay 99-Diit, Tacloban City Monday, Aug. 4. The cadaver was discovered by a fisherman. Her body was bloated, naked, and tied in the neck, hands, and feet with a rope. A black cloth covered her face which was wrapped with blue duct tape. She had...
CEBU CITY – Twelve persons were injured when a passenger multicab turned on its side at the foot of the Marcelo Fernan Bridge in Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City on Sunday night, Aug. 3. Among the injured is the driver of the multicab and four children aged two, three, seven, and nine, said...
CEBU CITY – A policeman is in hot water for allegedly assaulting a group of teenagers in Barangay Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 3. Police said Police Patrolman Celso Perecio Jr. was drunk during the incident, which happened around 3:15 p.m. The policeman is assigned to the...
BAGUIO CITY – In a move to boost transparency and public access to information, the Baguio City Council has launched an “Online Archive” of all city ordinances and resolutions dating back to 1945. Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan on Monday said the project, spearheaded by the council’s research...
BACOLOD CITY – The City Health Office (CHO) has confirmed two more dengue fatalities, raising the death toll in this highly-urbanized city to four this year as of July 27. The latest victims were a six-year-old girl from Barangay Handumanan, who died on July 17 due to dengue shock syndrome, and...
DAVAO CITY – To revive cherished childhood traditions and foster cultural pride among today’s youth, Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte will spearhead “Dula Kaniadto Pinoy Games” at People’s Park here on Tuesday, Aug. 12. With the theme “Reviving Filipino Culture Through...
