Gov’t mounts campaign to save energy
The government will soon launch an intensified public information campaign promoting energy conservation and efficiency amid the recent power interruptions in Luzon. The Presidential Communications Operations Office will work together…
El Niño hits 80,000 families in Davao Oriental, North Cotabato
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has said that 80,000 families have been affected by the dry spell or El Niño in the country. NDRRMC Executive Director and…
DNA test shows terror leader Abu Dar is dead
The commander of the Army 103rd Brigade yesterday expressed hope that the death of local terrorist leader Benito Marohombsar, alias "Abu Dar," will finally put an end to their group.…
10 quakes shake Taal Volcano in 24 hours
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has recorded 10 volcanic earthquakes during the 24-hour observation of Taal Volcano in Batangas. Likewise, based on Phivolcs’ field measurements since April 11,…
1 dead, 3 hurt in drive-by shooting in Australia
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in the Australian city of Melbourne inflicted “horrific injuries” that killed a security guard and wounded three men, police said yesterday,…
Chief Justice Bersamin vows more Justice Zones to decongest courts, jails
Chief Justice Lucas P. Bersamin has pledged to launch more Justice Zones in the provinces in coordination with the Supreme Court, Department of Justice, and the Department of Interior and…
Duterte advises Philippine Navy to blow up drug smugglers’ vessels
President Duterte the other day revealed that he has advised the Philippine Navy to just blow up vessels of drug smugglers, even if there are passengers aboard, using the seas…
Christine Silawan’s mom insists other suspect be charged
CEBU CITY – The mother of Christine Lee Silawan is insisting that her daughter’s ex-boyfriend be included in the murder case that the police will file against a 43-year-old man…
Sudan protesters present demands to military
KHARTOUM (AFP) – Sudanese protest organizsers presented demands, including the creation of a civilian government, in talks with the country's new military rulers late Saturday, the group spearheading demonstrations said.…
Gay mayor from America ‘Rust Belt’ to launch presidential bid
CHICAGO (AFP) – Pete Buttigieg, the gay, liberal mayor of a small American city in the conservative bastion of Indiana, was expected to officially launch his presidential bid Sunday, joining…
Julian Assange’s father calls on Australia to bring him home
SYDNEY (AFP) – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's father yesterday called on Australia to bring his son home, saying he was shocked to see his son's condition after his arrest in…
Senator Villar urges OFWs to exercise right to vote
Reelectionist Senator Cynthia Villar on Sunday reminded Filipinos living and working abroad to exercise their right to vote. Villar, who is seeking another six-year term in the Senate, made the call…
Go to airport early, BI tells travelers
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) urged overseas-bound travelers to check-in at least three hours before their flight to avoid airport congestion. BI port operations chief Grifton Medina said that…
Bus firms warned vs showing inappropriate movies
Police Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), warned yesterday bus companies and their drivers not to show movies inappropriate for children as…
Suspect in Tondo girl’s slay killed in shootout
A man, who shot dead a 17-year-old girl whom he mistook for a drug client, was killed by police in a buy-bust operation in Tondo, Manila, early Sunday morning.…
Couple arrested for child rape
A mother, who allegedly allowed her partner to sexually abuse her own daughter for five years, was nabbed by operatives of the Eastern Police District (EPD) Saturday, a day…
