By Terence Ranis A man wanted in Agusan Del Norte for violation of Republic Act 9262, the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children, was arrested in a condominium along Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, on Friday, March 4. Brig. Gen. Leo "Paco" Francisco, Manila Police District (MPD) director, identified...
By Terence L. Ranis A fire has hit a residential area in Baseco Compound, Manila on Friday morning, March 4. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, the fire was raised to the first alarm at 8:36 a.m. and reached the second alarm at 8:48 a.m. This is a developing story.
Two armed men are facing robbery holdup and illegal possession of firearms charges after trying to rob a taxi driver in Tondo, Manila at 12:20 a.m. on Thursday, March 3. Police identified the suspects as Glen Mark Evasco, 33, and Ryan Medina, 30, both residents of Caloocan City. Taxi driver Jessie...
Makabayan coalition senatorial candidate Neri Colmenares praised the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from water bills of the Manila Water Company and Maynilad Water Services, but at the same time stressed the need for the same relief when it comes to fuel and electricity. Makabayan coalition...
REFLECTIONS TODAY In predicting his passion, Jesus did not exactly say that he would be killed by crucifixion, but he referred to his would-be follower as carrying a cross. Was this invitation an afterthought on the part of Christians after Jesus had died on the cross? The mention of taking the...
Don’t let the title of this editorial fool you. Online classes, of course, are real — as real as the virtual world would allow. But after almost two years of classes conducted in front of a screen, with students digitally participating, it comes as a breath of fresh, COVID-free air that the...
By Terence L. Ranis Two brothers wanted for attempted murder were arrested by operatives of the Manila Police District (MPD) in Ermita, Manila on Tuesday, March 1. Police identified the suspects as Cezar Nayangga, 55, a construction worker, and Jomar Nayangga, 27, a tricycle driver. Based on the...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo had a warm welcome from her supporters as she attended the “Pink Magic of Hope” celebration for Women’s Month on Wednesday, March 2, in one of her rivals hometown and stronghold, Manila. Vice President Leni Robredo addresses the crowd during...
Polling firm Publicus Asia has released the results of the election survey for mayor and vice mayor in the 17 local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR). The firm’s Pahayag NCR Election Tracker Survey is an independent and non-commissioned poll conducted by Publicus Asia...
69362 Philippine Airlines (PAL) designated flights to Singapore will begin carrying travelers eligible for ‘quarantine-free’ visits under Singapore’s new Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) Program this Friday, March 4. On the other hand, starting this Thursday, March 3, all of Cebu Pacific...
(DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) Metro Manila's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reproduction number or infection rate is now lower than in mid-December 2021 before the surge of cases driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant, based on the monitoring of the OCTA Research Group on Wednesday, March...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has asked the faithful to help provide for the poor especially the malnourished children by supporting the Fast2Feed fundraising campaign of Pondo ng Pinoy. Photo RCAM "Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation Inc. is calling on your support in participating in...
