More troops to Mindanao sought
With martial law expected to be lifted starting next month, Lanao del Norte Rep. Khalid Dimaporo is calling on government to deploy additional military personnel in certain localities in Mindanao,…
New Army chief of staff named
The Philippine Army installed a new chief of staff in a change of command ceremony yesterday at the PA headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City as chief of staff Major…
Andanar: Duterte administration dedicated to protecting media
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar has said the Maguindanao massacre verdict exemplifies the dedication of the Philippine government to punish those who perpetrate crimes against the media. Andanar said the conviction…
3-hour annular solar eclipse visible in southern Mindanao
The southermost parts of the Philippines will witness an annular solar eclipse, with the Sun appearing as a ring of fire, on Dec. 26 or the day after Christmas. Philippine…
Christmas Day storm
A potential storm brewing outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility may hit parts of Mindanao on Christmas Day while another low-pressure area also near the island has started to bring…
‘Harurot’ vehicles banned in Tagaytay
TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite – This prime tourist destination city has implemented an ordinance banning in the area the so-called “harurot” vehicles or those motorcycles, cars and other vehicles with noisy…
Bus catches fire in Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – A passenger bus caught fire after one of its rear wheels blew up while plying the Maharlika Highway in Poblacion 2 in San Jorge, Samar, on Thursday.…
Return to service looms for cleared policemen
The Philippine National Police yesterday announced that policemen acquitted in the Maguindanao massacre will be allowed to go back to active police service. Police Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson,…
Teen injured in bomb blast
TACLOBAN CITY – A teenager was injured when a bomb kept in a backpack, which he found near a river, exploded Thursday noon in Barangay Rombang, Laoang, Northern, Samar. Initial…
Woman dies in Davao del Sur aftershock
DAVAO CITY – A 45-year-old woman died in the town of Sulop, Davao del Sur, after the 5.3-magnitude aftershock hit the province at 4:18 a.m. last Wednesday. The Sulop Municipal…
P4-M shabu seized in Negros
BACOLOD CITY – Policemen seized P4,038,000 worth of suspected shabu in separate anti-illegal drug operations in Negros island from December 17 to 18. Of the total figure, P1,958,000 worth of…
Taiwanese rescued in hotel in Pasay City
A Taiwanese man was rescued by police allegedly after being detained by two Chinese at a hotel in Pasay City on Wednesday night. Based on a report from the regional…
Korean, 2 others held for sex trade
A Korean man and his two Filipino cohorts were arrested while eight women, including some minors, were rescued by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents from an establishment allegedly engaged…
Kasambahay wage hike welcomed
The Federation of Free Workers on Friday welcomed the increase in the minimum wage of domestic workers in Metro Manila, saying it was long overdue. “We welcome the increase in…
Massacre convicts under tight security in Bilibid
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said members of the Ampatuan clan and other convicts in the Maguindanao massacre case are tightly guarded at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa…
Daughter of missing massacre victim upset over court verdict
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The daughter of the missing Maguindanao massacre victim expressed frustration after learning that her father’s case was not included in the court’s verdict. “It’s bittersweet. Masaya ka kasi nahatulan…
