Former Makati City Mayor Abby Binay-Campos on Monday, July 7, belied claims that the city government is not capable of paying for the $160-million award the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) may give in favor of Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc., the Makati subway project 's...
ILOILO CITY – The British government, through the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office of the British Embassy in Manila, has partnered with the Iloilo provincial government to boost the resiliency of the rice industry and ease the negative impact of climate change. Lloyd Cameron, economic...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay slammed on Sunday, July 6, what she called the city 's previous administration 's “midnight deal” with the contractor of the Makati subway project worth P8.96 billion, giving full ownership of the project to the city government just days before her term...
A man who suffered electric shock and burns after climbing a Meralco post in Muntinlupa last July 5 is being treated at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon said the man, who has mental health issues, is confined at the PGH burn unit and was given antibiotics to...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Tacloban City Police Office is investigating the viral video of a police officer who allegedly poured rugby and solvent on two street children here. Police Major Shenna Layog, TCPO Station 2 chief, condemned and said they are taking immediate action to address the incident....
BACOLOD CITY – The Land Transportation Office (LTO)-Western Visayas has issued a show-cause order to a 30-year-old dump truck driver involved in a tragic accident that left seven people dead in Barangay Guimbalaon, Silay City, Negros Occidental on June 27. The order signed by LTO-E.B. Magalona...
ILOILO CITY – A recent surgical mission benefited 22 children from low-income families in the city and province of Iloilo. The World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP) partnered with power distributor MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) to bridge the gap of children from low-income...
DAVAO CITY – Over 5,500 runners paid tribute and appealed for the release of former President Rodrigo Duterte at the 1st Mayor Rodrigo Duterte Run here at dawn on Sunday, July 6, with the theme “Bring Tatay Digong Back Home.” Runners from all ages and walks of life participated in the 1K...
TACLOBAN CITY – A 60-year-old female fruit vendor was allegedly stabbed to death by her helper, Sunday, July 6, at the Calbayog City Public Market. Police said a witness heard the victim pleading for her life. The witness saw the 20-year-old suspect holding a kitchen knife stabbing the victim...
Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte said he respects the Supreme Court Writ of Kalikasan temporarily halting the construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge, a major infrastructure project in Mindanao. “This bridge is designed to serve ordinary Dabawenyos and...
Seven people were injured when a fire swept through a residential area in Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City on Saturday, July 5. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the injured individuals included a 19-year-old who sustained a head injury, a 60-year-old woman who was found...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte and ex-wife Elizabeth Zimmerman had an emotional reunion on Friday afternoon, July 4, at the International Criminal Court detention center at The Hague in the Netherlands. Zimmerman replaced their eldest son, Davao City first district Rep. Paolo...
