Two people were rescued with minor injuries after their vehicle struck the center island and burst into flames along Quezon Avenue–northbound in Barangay Doña Josefa, Quezon City around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, April 20. Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the vehicle first hit the center...
TACLOBAN CITY – A 75-year-old lady farmer was killed in a grass fire in Sitio Barukan, Barangay Liberty, Ormoc City, Saturday, April 18. The Ormoc City Fire Station identified the victim as alias Lydia. Initial investigation disclosed that the victim was cultivating her land and set fire to...
BACOLOD CITY – The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) condemned two fuel and run incidents here and in Talisay City, Negros Occidental involving the same Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). “We will hunt you down,” said LTO-NIR Director Jeck Conlu. On April 15 in Barangay...
ILOILO CITY – A Dumaguete-Manila flight of Philippine Airlines (PAL) made an emergency landing at Iloilo International Airport around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19. "Reports indicate that the oxygen supply in the cabin was insufficient after the aircraft reached its cruising altitude of 32,000...
BATANGAS CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard apprehended five persons for allegedly robbing a grounded vessel in the sea of Barangay Cuta here on Friday, April 17. Cadets onboard reported to the Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Batangas City and Special Operations Unit-Southern Tagalog (SOU-STL) that...
A 57-year-old ride-hailing app rider died, while his passenger was injured, following a collision between their motorcycle and a utility van in Marikina City, authorities said on Sunday, April 19. According to the Marikina City Police Station (Marikina CPS), the incident occurred at the corner of...
TACLOBAN CITY – A retiring police officer was electrocuted to death after touching a live wire in Purok 3, Barangay Libertad, Ormoc City, Saturday, April 18. Police identified the victim as Leo, 55, assigned to the Ormoc City Police Station 3. Initial investigation said that Leo was helping Rico,...
A rider died while waiting in line to receive P5,000 in fuel subsidy from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City on April 18, the agency confirmed. The fuel assistance program drew a large number of applicants, with long queues forming...
CEBU CITY – Eight houses were razed and two others were damaged by a fire in Barangay Pahina Central here on Saturday afternoon, April 18. The fire broke out as various areas in the country continue to experience sweltering temperatures. The Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO) said the fire started at...
Long queues of motorcycle taxi and delivery riders formed in Quezon City and Makati City on Saturday, April 18, as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) released ₱5,000 cash aid to transport workers. The financial assistance was provided to riders who were not included in...
SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – Two women were found dead with multiple stab wounds in Purok 1, Barangay Balaya, this city, on Thursday. The San Carlos City Police Station said a 45-year-old relative discovered the victims and informed police. One victim, a 43-year-old, was found inside a house...
Malabon police have warned residents about the circulation of counterfeit medicines, stressing serious health risks and urging the public to buy only from licensed drugstores. The Malabon City Police Station (MCPS) reminded consumers to buy medicines only from certified pharmacies and to avoid...
