Robbery suspect dead in Manila shootout
A ROBBERY suspect was killed in a shootout with police in Sta. Cruz, Manila, in the wee hours of Wednesday. Police said the still unidentified suspect was declared dead…
DILG rejects solons’ call to delay Manila Bay rehab
THE Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) said the massive rehabilitation of over-polluted Manila Bay “cannot be postponed’’. DILG Assistant Secretary and spokesman Jonathan Malaya issued the statement after…
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6 NPA killed in Camarines Sur clash Six suspected New People's Army rebels were killed in an encounter with government troops in Tinambac, Camarines Sur Wednesday morning, a report reaching…
QC village chairwoman, driver killed in ambush
A QUEZON City barangay chairwoman running for congress and her driver were killed in an ambush pulled by four motorcycle-riding gunmen Wednesday morning. Superintendent Joel Villanueva, Quezon City Police…
PDEA sues parents of kids rescued from Navotas drug dens
THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) filed Wednesday charges against the parents of children rescued in an anti-drug operation conducted last Jan. 16 in Navotas City. PDEA Director General…
Gov’t snipers to undergo marksmanship training
At least 1,000 government snipers would undergo marksmanship training to boost the government's campaign against terrorism, President Duterte announced recently. The President said these sharpshooters could be deployed to Jolo,…
Palace condemns bombing of mosque in Zamboanga City
Malacañang vowed to unleash the whole might of government forces against the "mass murderers" behind the bombing of a mosque in Zamboanga City Wednesday. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo condemned the…
Military pounds ASG strongholds in Sulu
The military conducted airstrikes against Abu Sayyaf Group targets in Sulu last Tuesday, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday. "(Yes), we did airstrikes yesterday (Tuesday). (I'm) not sure if there…
Davao bans backpacks in churches
DAVAO CITY – The security forces in Davao City have prohibited the bringing of backpacks and bulky plastic bags and boxes inside places of worship here to prevent similar bombing…
Duterte graces premiere night of ‘Bato’ biopic
President Duterte on Tuesday graced the premiere night of former Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald “Bato” M. dela Rosa’s biopic at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. Dela…
NDF consultant shot dead
Unidentified motorcycle-riding men shot dead a consultant of the National Democratic Front (NDF) involved in the peace process between the government and the communist rebels, inside a passenger bus in…
Zamboanga mosque bombed; 2 killed
Two people died while at least four others were injured following a grenade blast inside a mosque in Zamboanga City before dawn yesterday in what is feared to be a…
Jolo ‘bomber’ eludes arrest
“Kamah”, one of three men suspected of having a hand in the twin bombings of the Jolo Cathedral Sunday, eluded arrest Tuesday night following a raid at the Kalimayan Village…
CA confirms Madrigal as AFP chief
The bicameral Commission on Appointments confirmed Wednesday the appointment of Gen. Benjamin R. Madrigal Jr. as chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The CA, during its…
Tolentino condemns bombing in Jolo, Sulu
Former presidential political adviser Francis Tolentino has expressed concerns over the bombing of the Jolo Cathedral in Jolo, Sulu Sunday, saying that the peace and security of the citizens are…
Mighty Sports eyes redemption in Dubai
By Rey C. Lachica Games Tomorrow (Shabab Al Ahli Club, Dubai) 11 p.m. – America Univ. vs Mighty Sports With former LA Lakers star Lamar Odom improving gradually and Barangay…
