SARIAYA, Quezon – This historic town switched on its Christmas tree to usher in the holiday season on Thursday night, November 9. THE town of Sariaya in Quezon ushers in the holiday season with a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on Thursday evening, November 9. (Danny Estacio) The event was led...
INFANTA, Quezon – Ten persons were injured after the van they were riding in plunged off a cliff before dawn on Sunday, October 8, in Barangay Magsaysay here. Police identified the victims as Ezekiel Atienza, 24, driver, and passengers Jeremiah Atienza, Alexandra Nicole Atienza, Abigail...
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna – Two men crossing the national highway were killed by a speeding pick-up truck before dawn in Barangay Bubukal here on Tuesday, November 7. Police identified the victims as Lesly Layin Barrios and Glenford Asmeralde. The victims who had just left an eatery died on the...
LUCBAN, Quezon – A 56-year-old farmer died after he was gored by his carabao in his farm in Sitio Burol, Barangay Tinamnan, this town, on Monday, November 6. Police Major Marnie Abellanida, Lucban police chief, identified the victim as Simplicio de las Alas, single. Investigation said Severino,...
CANDELARIA, Quezon – A “salvage” or summary execution victim was found in Sitio Sampaloc Lakers, Barangay Malabanban Norte, this town, on Sunday, November 5. Police said the victim was wearing a yellow T-shirt and blue shorts, about 20- to 30-years-old, and 5’4” in height. Initial...
REAL, Quezon – Eight persons were injured when the bus they were riding crashed into a heap of soil on All Souls’ Day in Barangay Kiloloron here. Police identified the victims as Earl, 18; Dina, 18; Shemiah Iquin, 18; Ronilyn Ruidera, 23; Raquel Velda, 36; Jocelyn Vllamor, 56, and two minors....
INFANTA, Quezon – Two cousins were reportedly abducted by the New People’s Army in Sitio Pinapinan, Barangay Magsaysay, this town, last month. Police identified the kidnap victims as Jojo Adoba and Noel Velasco. Velasco’s wife told the Infanta Municipal Police Station on Wednesday,...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A popular mall here lighted their centerpiece giant Christmas tree on Saturday, October 28. Hundreds of people witnessed the unveiling of the SM City Lucena’s Yuletide attraction at the Atrium, with entertainment provided by local performers. SM City Lucena lights up its...
AGDANGAN, Quezon – A 56-year-old driver was killed and 10 persons were injured when their van rammed a backhoe in Barangay Sildora here before dawn on Sunday, October 29. A VAN crashed into a backhoe in Quezon on Sunday, October 29. The driver was killed and 10 passengers were injured. (Photo via...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – More than 2,000 security personnel have been deployed to secure the barangay election in Quezon and Laguna on Monday, October 30. Laguna police chief Police Col. Harold Depositar said 2,056 men from the Army 202nd Brigade, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Laguna,...
GUMACA, Quezon – A police officer was relieved after he was involved in a traffic altercation with a truck driver and his helper that went viral on social media on Thursday afternoon, October 26, on the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Rizal, this town. MAP of Gumaca, Quezon. The police...
GENERAL LUNA, Quezon – A candidate in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections was wounded in an ambush in Barangay Malaya here on Thursday, October 26. MAP of General Luna, Quezon. Police identified the victim as Barangay Malaya Councilor Ruben Ilagan, 62, who is running for...
