P12-M shabu stuffed in cans seized
Almost two kilograms of shabu valued at P12 million were discovered inside cans of imported wafers at the Port of Clark, the Bureau of Customs said Friday. They were placed…
Cabinet pleased by ‘good’ mark in SWS survey
Inspired by its “good” public satisfaction rating in a Social Weather Stations survey, the Duterte Cabinet is committed to work harder to serve the people and promote development in the…
Legazpi court bars Baldo from leaving
A Legazpi City court has issued an order preventing the possibility of Mayor Carlwyn Baldo of Daraga, Albay fleeing the country, the Department of Justice said Friday. “We received word…
Another ex-military man to DSWD
President Duterte has named retired military man Felicisimo Budiongan as new undersecretary at the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Based on official appointment papers, Duterte appointed Budiongan to the…
Senate most appreciated key gov’t institution – SWS
Satisfaction rating for the Senate of the Philippines increased to “very good” in the last quarter of 2018, while the House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, and the Cabinet stays…
Duterte: No fight with Church
President Duterte said he does not want to fight the Catholic Church but has had enough of the insults hurled against him. The President expressed dismay that the some priests…
More women cops welcome – PNP
There will be no problem if more women are recruited in the police service as the Philippine National Police (PNP) backed on Friday a legislative measure which seeks to raise…
CoA: 308 towns without fire stations, 59 without fire trucks
Notwithstanding an increase in fire incidence in the past eight years, the Bureau of Fire Protection remained remiss in its task of accomplishing the goals of its modernization program within the…
Mandaue mayor faces raps filed by 4 staff
CEBU CITY – Mandaue City Mayor Luigi Quisumbing is facing administrative and criminal charges filed by four city hall employees before the Office of the Ombusdman Visayas. Quisumbing is facing charges…
Troops seize terrorist camp in Lanao del Sur
Troops from the Army 103rd “Haribon” Infantry Brigade successfully seized a stronghold of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Lanao Group in the hinterlands of Sultan Dumalondong, Lanao del Sur Friday. The Army 55th “Vigilant” Infantry…
Manila Bay litterbugs face arrest
Ahead of the start of its rehabilitation Sunday, National Capital Region Police Office chief Director Guillermo Eleazar on Friday said people or establishments caught littering on Manila Bay will be…
Palace demands justice for ‘SAF 44’
Malacañang on Friday called on the Office of the Ombudsman to “resolve with dispatch” the cases filed against government officials responsible for the death of 44 Philippine National Police-Special Action…
Nation remembers heroism of ‘SAF 44’
Four years have passed since the tragic death of 44 commandos of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force, also known as the “SAF 44,” in Mamasapano, Maguindanao but the pain…
Rape suspect shot dead in police HQ
The alleged rapist of an eight-month-old baby was shot dead inside the office of the Manila Police District Station 9 (Malate) commander after he forcibly grabbed the service firearm of the…
DepEd early listing under way today
The Department of Education on Friday urged parents and guardians to participate in the early registration in public schools which starts Saturday, Jan. 26. Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that…
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CAMP BANCASI, Butuan City: Detained Northeastern Mindanao Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army leader Ricardo Manili, alias “Joker,” died at around 6:55 p.m. Tuesday due to cardiac arrest, Major…
