ILOILO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways-6 (Western Visayas) Director Sonny Boy Oropel said the graft and corruption charges filed by the Crimes and Corruption Watch International Inc. (CCWII) against him and several individuals were recycled complaints. “A previous complaint was...
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has urged the local government of Marikina to shut down a dog training center following the deaths of two poodles under its care. The animal rights group said the facility lacks an animal welfare permit from the Bureau of Animal Industry–Animal Health...
BACOLOD CITY – A 34-year-old man was pinned to death by a concrete electric post near a public market in Barangay Zone 4, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, May 20. The victim was identified as Cyrel, a resident of Barangay Cabahug, Cadiz City. Police Master Sgt. Dioscoro de Jose III,...
CEBU CITY – Lives were saved when several illegal gun manufacturing sites were dismantled in Danao City, northern Cebu province, the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) said. The PRO-7 reported that from March 21 to May 20, 15 gun manufacturing sites were dismantled in an intensified...
BACOLOD CITY – This city eyes to grill a total of 3,000 sticks of chicken inasal during the Chicken Inasal Festival here from May 21 to 25. This year’s festival with the theme “Fire and Fusion” kicked off with a ceremonial solidarity grilling of chicken inasal or grilled chicken at the...
ILOILO CITY – Graft and corruption charges have been filed against key officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways-6 for allegedly rigging the bidding process in favor of Iloilo-based International Builders Corp. (IBC), the biggest contractor in Western Visayas region. The complaint...
BACOLOD CITY – A couple died after they stabbed each other to death during a dispute over the repair of their home in Barangay Tabugon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, May 20. The fatalities were identified as Marilie, 26, a housemaid, and her common-law husband, Fernan, 30, a...
Dedicated to developing luxury, integrated lifestyle destinations, Hann Philippines Inc. (HPI) is forging ahead with bold development projects in its bid to become the leading integrated resort developer in the country. Hann Casino is the first integrated resort in Clark Freeport Zone. HPI is the...
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval called on residents to support locally made food and products as part of the city’s 426th Tambobong Festival celebration on Wednesday, May 21. “Sa ating pagdiriwang ng ika-426 na Anibersaryo ng Pagkakatatag ng Malabon, ating pong itangkilik ang sariling...
The owners of two poodles that died in a dog training facility in Marikina are demanding justice, questioning the trainer’s claim of heatstroke and pointing to injuries that suggest possible animal abuse. In a Facebook post, pet owners Karla and Sandy Rios stated that their dogs, Guanciale and...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) clarified that disqualification petitions are only allowed before a candidate’s proclamation. The poll body made the clarification after a new case was filed against Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto. During a meeting of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas...
A dump truck caught fire along the Luzon Avenue flyover in Katipunan, Quezon City on Wednesday morning, May 21. According to the Quezon City Traffic and Transport Management Department (QCTTMD), the bottom part of the truck caused the flame. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) immediately...
