DAVAO CITY – Culinary experts and entrepreneurs encouraged the people of Davao and Mindanao to take pride in local flavors and develop a strong food culture that could boost the island’s tourism industry. Country Executive Chef Kenneth Cacho of Unilever Food Solutions made the appeal during the...
CEBU CITY – Even the dead was not spared by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu province on Sept. 30. Aside from collapsed houses, commercial buildings, and damaged roads, some cemeteries in Bogo City were also in shambles following the strong quake that left at least 70 people...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government is finalizing the 2026 annual budget that will be submitted to the City Council by Oct. 15, in compliance with the law, according to Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Finance, Ways and Means, and Appropriations committee. Speaking before the...
CAVITE – A construction worker was stabbed to death inside the workers ' barracks in Barangay Mambog 4, Bacoor City, on Tuesday, Oct. 7. A report from the Police Regional Office 4A stated that the victim was a 32-year-old male. Initial investigation revealed that the victim was having...
Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan on Wednesday, Oct. 8, underscored accountability and service-driven leadership as he marked the first 100 days of his second term, outlining efforts to address flooding, traffic, waste management, and road repairs in the city. Malapitan said...
BACOLOD CITY – Police arrested a 40-year-old man in Barangay Azagra, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental on Tuesday for allegedly raping a deaf-mute girl multiple times. The suspect, a resident of San Jose, Negros Oriental, faces four count of qualified rape with no bail recommended. Police said the...
BACOLOD CITY – The Sipalay City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) in Negros Occidental reported tension and minor cracks in two schools and some government structures following the 5.1-earthquake that struck the city on Tuesday, Oct. 7. A Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs...
The San Juan City local government in partnership with SM foundation has opened the first-ever Wellness Hub at the San Juan Medical Center (SJMC) on Wednesday, Oct. 8, marking a major milestone in its continuing effort to promote preventive and people-centered healthcare. It offers a calm and...
Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos spearheaded the distribution of construction materials to the families affected by the fire that hit a residential area in Barangay Addition Hills in July. Abalos, together with Ciara Marie Abalos Foundation President and City Councilor Charisse Abalos-Vargas,...
The Taguig City government turned over 10 new fire trucks and firefighting equipment to barangays and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). Mayor Lani Cayetano led the turnover ceremony held at the TLC grounds in Barangay Lower Bicutan. Seven new fire trucks were given to Barangays Bambang,...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Davao Oriental is mulling to pass a measure to stop ongoing nickel mining operations on the slopes of the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in Barangay Macambol in the City of Mati. Gov. Nelson Dayanghirang issued a statement on Tuesday, Oct. 7,...
Four individuals, including a high-value individual (HVI), were arrested by the Makati City Police following a drug buy-bust operation along Guatemala Street, Barangay San Isidro, Makati City on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The police identified the suspects as alias Pepeng, 36, tagged as a HVI for illegal...
