A 16-year-old girl was caught in possession of more than P1 million worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation launched by the Eastern Police District (EPD) in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City on May 21. The girl, identified as alias "Indang," was a newly tagged high value target for illegal...
New Clark City (NCC), envisioned as a modern, sustainable metropolis north of Metro Manila, is on the cusp of welcoming a national institution: a new, comprehensive facility for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). This ambitious project of the BSP, with a target completion date of 2028,...
It is an understatement to say that the Philippines is a foodie’s paradise. Each region of the country offers something unique—from traditional eats and modern cuisines to dishes that champion endemic ingredients. In Manila alone, one could simply walk the streets and experience dining like no...
A family of three was killed in their home in Barangay Managok, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on Wednesday night, May 21. Police identified the victims as Jovany Andohon, 50; his wife Evangeline, 48, and 14-year-old son. Investigation said unidentified men barged into the victims ' house and hit...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The first flyover in the Zamboanga Peninsula opened here on Thursday, May 22, in line with ultimate objective to ease traffic in this city. The assessment and opening ceremony of the P450-million flyover at the intersection of Santa Cruz and Tetuan Highway was led by Public...
CEBU CITY – Move on. Cebu City Mayor-elect Nestor Archival gave this piece of advice to defeated mayoral candidate Michael Rama, who filed a protest to contest the results of the recent midterm elections. Archival shrugged off the election protest filed by Rama before the Commission on Elections...
A man handcuffed himself to the towing cable of a Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) truck during a dispute over an alleged illegal parking violation in North Caloocan on Friday morning, May 23. The incident happened at around 10 a.m. and involved MMDA Special Operations Group (SOG)...
BACOLOD CITY – A 37-year-old Indian involved in the tragic accident in Barangay Alangilan here on Good Friday last month has posted a second bail of P500,000, following the issuance of an arrest warrant on May 16. According to Police Major Joeil Reclamado, head of Police Station 5, Jarpreet...
A motorcycle-riding man was arrested after he and his cohort attempted to rob a 44-year-old broadcaster of his mobile phone in Barangay San Isidro, Makati City, Thursday evening, May 22. The suspect was identified as Justin, 23, a resident of Signal Village, Taguig City. Based on the police report,...
BACOLOD CITY – Three individuals were arrested in a checkpoint in Barangay Panubigan, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday night, May 21, for allegedly smuggling 250 reams of assorted cigarettes valued at P1.2 million. Police Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson for Negros Oriental police,...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte was formally sworn into office on Friday, May 23, for his third and final term in the House of Representatives. The private ceremony at The Royal Mandaya Hotel was attended by family – second district Rep. Vincent Omar...
The local government of Malabon City on Friday, May 23, has implemented proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of Malabueños as the rainy season approaches. Mayor Jeannie Sandoval recently held talks with the Malabon Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDDRMC),...
