ILOILO CITY – Iloilo-based band Sentient Void proudly waved the Philippine flag in their performance at the world’s largest heavy metal music festival in Germany. Sentient Void took center stage on Thursday, July 30, as the country’s only representative at the Wacken Metal Battle 2026 Final,...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly urbanized city received 200 handheld metal detectors from private donors for the use of 75 public elementary and high schools to strengthen campus security measures. On Tuesday, Mayor Greg Gasataya turned over the scanning devices to Department of Education (DepEd)...
Three siblings died after being electrocuted inside their apartment in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City, on Friday night, July 10. Initial investigation by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Kamuning Police Station showed that a 15-year-old girl was hanging clothes on a metal clothesline at the...
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, July 5, after police caught him allegedly stealing scrap metal from a commercial building in Barangay Talipapa, Quezon City, where his group had carted off more than P6.27 million worth of items. The suspect, identified only as “Raymart,” was caught by...
The Parañaque City government will install metal detectors in all public schools as part of heightened security measures aimed at protecting students, teachers, and school personnel following the recent fatal shooting incident inside a school campus in Tacloban City. Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the...
The city government of Malolos, in partnership with the Bulacan police, distributed handheld metal detectors to public schools on Thursday, June 25, as part of efforts to strengthen campus security. A total of 120 units were turned over in an initial rollout led by Malolos City Mayor Christian D....
The Philippines is looking to maximize its vast green metal resources and nickel mines for the production of electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, and digital infrastructure. Speaking during the Vietnam-Philippines business forum on Monday, June 1, President Marcos said that the country is...
A 27-year-old man was assaulted by four men while inside a computer shop in Barangay San Juan, Taytay, Rizal, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said Wednesday, March 25. The police report showed the victim, identified as alias "Mark," was renting a computer unit inside a computer shop...
Oriental Tin Can (OTC), a leader in the metal packaging sector, is celebrating its 70th anniversary following its seven decades of commitment to producing high-quality tin cans. OTC is commemorating its 70th anniversary this year, marking seven decades as a pioneering force in the metal...
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer will be meeting fans in the Philippines soon. They will hold their Jinjer Asian Tour 2025 in Manila on Feb. 18 at Skydome at SM North EDSA. Led by enchanting and empowering vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk, the band–featuring guitarist Roman Ibramkhalilov, bassist...
Zamora-led Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) is planning to divest its stake in Coral Bay Nickel Corporation (CBNC), one of the world’s largest producers of nickel and cobalt, in favor of strategic partner Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd (SMM). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE),...
Metals pose a formidable challenge as a medium for artwork due to their hardness. However, an artist in Bacoor, Cavite, challenges this notion, showcasing how these raw materials can be shaped into captivating artworks as home decor. Nixxio Luarca Castrillo, 53, a sculptor, artist, and designer,...
