BACOLOD CITY – Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday, April 27, named Police Major Edgar Tonico Jr., chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)-Bacolod, as an alleged e-sabong protector in Negros Island. Remulla’s revelation came three days after...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Monday, April 27, that it is reviewing its custody transport procedures following the Payatas road crash that killed five persons under police custody (PUPCs) and injured other detainees as well as police personnel. In a press briefing at Camp Crame...
CAVITE – A buy-bust operation turned into an armed encounter that led to the arrest of one suspect and confiscation of P3.4 million worth of shabu in Dasmariñas City on Saturday, April 25. During the entrapment operation launched by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Bulacan...
San Juan City opened World Immunization Week (WIW) 2026 with its “Ligtas Tigdas” vaccination campaign on Monday, April 27, giving shots to infants, students, moms, and families at the Makabagong San Juan Theater. Mayor Francis Zamora, together with representatives from the Department of Health...
Pasay City authorities on Monday warned residents of hazardous air as thick smoke from the Navotas landfill fire drifted into parts of the city, urging the public to limit outdoor exposure or wear protective masks. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management...
Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Board of Investments (BOI) is pressing ahead with investor engagements in the region, as firms signal continued interest in Philippine projects and new opportunities emerge from the country’s inclusion in the United States (US)-led Pax Silica...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) paid their last respects to Police Master Sgt. Romulo Galvez Jr. who was laid to rest on Sunday, April 26, more than two weeks after he was killed in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Singcang-Airport here on April 9. The BCPO rendered a 21-gun...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – A 53-year-old company consultant was killed in an ambush in Barangay Barandal here on Thursday. Police identified the victim as Jerwin from Las Piñas City. Investigation said the victim was driving a car when two men onboard a vehicle appeared and shot him. The car sped...
DAVAO CITY – National University officially launched its first Mindanao campus on Saturday, April 25, during the PANUNDAYAW: NU Davao Grand Launch at SM City Davao, with national and local officials highlighting expanded access to quality education and opportunities for students in the Davao...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in 13 municipalities and cities in the country. Through separate proclamations, Marcos declared the holidays allowing residents to celebrate their local festivals and anniversaries. Under Proclamation No. 1224, signed on April 20, the President...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) kicked off their climate-resilient housing program dubbed Luntiang Bukas with Western Visayas region as the pilot area on Friday. DENR Secretary Juan...
SANTA ROSA CITY, Laguna – A 29-year-old tricycle driver was shot dead following a fare dispute on Saturday night, April 25, in Barangay Don Jose, this city. Police identified the victim as Albert of Barangay Pulong, Santa Cruz, Laguna. Investigation said the victim was transporting the suspect...
