DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte has called for unity in his Christmas message. Duterte said the holiday season serves as a reminder of the importance of family, faith, and solidarity, particularly during what he described as a period marked by trials, criticism, and...
LAOAG CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP)-Laoag Traffic Division has intensified its implementation of the anti-nuisance ordinance, particularly this holiday season. Police Chief Master Sgt. Eric Bumagat, head of the PNP-Laoag Traffic Division, in a media interview Thursday, said they...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Negros Island Region (BJMP-NIR) released six Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) from the Negros Occidental District Jail-Male Dormitory in Barangay Tabunan, Bago City on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Jail Chief Insp. Juniven Rey Umadhay,...
BACOLOD CITY – The president of the Bacolod City Government Employees ' Union has apologized for the spoiled food served during the Year-End Assessment and Employees ' Day at the Bacolod City Government Center on Dec. 19. "Such incident is not only a disservice to our employees who...
BUTUAN CITY – A former supply officer for a dismantled New People 's Army (NPA) guerrilla front surrendered to police on Monday afternoon following negotiations. In a statement on Wednesday, the Butuan City police identified the surrenderer as Dabong, a resident of Barangay Durian, Las...
BAGUIO CITY – Two minors were injured by firecrackers here on Dec. 21 and 22. The Baguio City Health Services said an 11-year-old boy was injured after a Five Star firecracker exploded in his right hand in Barangay Lower Dagsian on Dec. 21. The next day, Dec. 22, a 12-year-old boy was injured in...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong assured the people that security and safety plans remain in place for the expected influx of tourists this holiday season here. According to Magalong, the city government does not see the need for major changes in the overall security and safety framework for...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A new district collector took over the Bureau of Customs-Port of Zamboanga on Monday, Dec. 22. Elenita Abaño took over from Zsae Carrie de Guzman. Abaño, whose appointment was announced during last Monday’s flag-raising ceremony, expressed gratitude and admiration for the...
BAGUIO CITY – The City Health Services Office urged the people to look after their health during the holidays after 828 individuals died from cardiovascular diseases from January to Dec. 15. “Don’t neglect your heart and mental health during the holidays,” Dr. Donnabel T. Panes, head of the...
DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, Dec. 23, a resolution calling for a comprehensive study on the planned operation of electric vehicles, particularly EV taxis, in the city before any franchises are granted. The resolution urged the Land Transportation Franchising and...
BACOLOD CITY – A 64-year-old vendor was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Barangay Zone 16, Talisay City, Negros Occidental for allegedly raping his minor goddaughter. Police identified the suspect as Boy. He was arrested on a warrant for sexual assault and act of lasciviousness. The Police...
DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, Dec. 23, the supplemental budget that provides gratuity pay and service recognition incentives to city government employees on third and final reading. The 21st City Council approved Supplemental Budget No. 3 that allocated P187.324 million...
