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...
CEBU CITY – Two girls were rescued and three alleged pimps were arrested in Toledo City, Cebu province on Saturday, Sept. 26. Operatives of the Women and Children Protection Desk of the Toledo City Police Station and personnel of the City Social Welfare and Development Office and Department of...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A Department of Public Works and Highways engineer was killed when his car rammed a backhoe in a road construction site here last Saturday, Sept. 27. Police identified the victim as Engr. Farad Abduraup. Investigation disclosed that Fahad was driving his vehicle at high speed on...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Twenty-six families were rendered homeless in a fire in Medina Drive in Barangay Tumaga here on Monday, Sept. 29. The 91 fire victims included a person with disability, senior citizens, and several minors. Four vehicles were reportedly damaged by the blaze. The fire started at...
BACOLOD CITY – A 43-year-old man was killed and his younger brother was wounded after they were shot by two unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen in Purok Active, Barangay Mandalagan here on Monday, Sept 29. Police withheld the names of the two victims upon the request of the family. Police Capt....
