Iloilo barangay captain shot dead
A mug shot of Remia Prevendido (left) when she was arrested for illegal drugs in 2017. (Right) The remains of Analee Antipatia who served as Prevendido’s maid and alleged drug courier. (Photo...
View ArticleERC abolition: Energy groups vote ‘No’, consumer group votes ‘Yes’
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Some energy distribution agencies are not in favor of the proposed abolition of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). These include the National Power Corporation (NPC),...
View ArticleEight candidates qualify for the next Duterte appointee in SC
MANILA, Philippines – The Judicial Bar Council (JBC) released the names of qualified candidates to replace Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr. who is retiring on August 8. The list includes...
View ArticleUnapologetic Duterte defends rant vs. Catholic church, attacks anew
FILE PHOTO: President Rodrigo Duterte. MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte remains unapologetic despite calls for him to “repent” for attacking the Catholic church. During the oath-taking...
View ArticleSoldiers mistakenly kill 6 cops in Samar encounter
Bodies of cops accidentally killed by members of Philippine Army 87IB Charlie Coy in a chance-encounter in Villareal, Samar (June 25) Photo courtesy of Lope Erasca Cebreros III. Courtesy: Lope erasca...
View ArticlePublic vigilance sought as NFA rice sells in Metro Manila markets
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The National Food Authority (NFA) has started distributing low-priced milled rice in Metro Manila markets. The NFA rice remains at P27 to P32 per kilogram which is of the...
View ArticleOtis Bridge closed to traffic, repairs underway
MANILA, Philippines – Repair works are expected today for the damaged portion of the Otis Bridge in Barangay 831, Manila following a partial collapse of its 10-meter stretch along P.M. Guanzon Street...
View ArticleDuterte forms team to hold talks with Catholic church, other religious groups
President Rodrigo Duterte (Photo courtesy of RTVM) DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque announced Tuesday (June 26) that President Rodrigo Duterte has formed a...
View ArticleIBP nominates acting CJ Carpio as next SC top magistrate
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio At the formal opening today of the application and nomination for the country’s next top judge, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines nominated Acting Chief Justice...
View ArticlePNP, AFP to probe misencounter in Samar between soldiers, police
Soldiers recover remains of policemen killed in the misencounter. (Photo courtesy of HPG REGION 8) QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) Spokesperson PSSupt. Benigno Durana Jr....
View ArticleLLDA: Almost 50% of Metro Manila establishments do not conform to...
A polluted inlet canal QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Some lawmakers have expressed concern over the polluted river and drainage canals in Metro Manila. In a hearing held by the House Committee on...
View Article2 high-ranking LTFRB officials face corruption raps
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairman Martin Delgra III QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Alliance of Concerned Transport Organization (ACTO) has charged Chairman Martin Delgra III...
View ArticlePDEA awards P7M reward money to 12 informants
Informants receive their cash rewards from PDEA QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday (June 26) rewarded the P7 million bounty to 12 informants for...
View ArticleDuterte to PNP: Round up minors for their protection
Minors rounded up by authorities for violating curfew ordinance President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the Philippine National Police to apprehend minors who loiter in the streets amid the crackdown...
View ArticlePAGASA monitors low pressure area inside PAR
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Weather Bureau PAGASA is monitoring a low-pressure area (LPA) within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) at a distance of 190 kilometers west of Clark, Pampanga....
View ArticleDiokno: Gov’t spending up by 12% in May 2018
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno in a press briefing at DBM Wednesday, June 27. MANILA, Philippines – Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno announced Wednesday (June 27) that the year-on-year spending of...
View Article“Add Blood, Add Lives” project gives MCGI-Singapore its 1st Medal for Life Award
MCGI-Singapore representative Bro Robert Navoa receives the Medal for Life Award from Singapore Minister of Education, Mr. Ong Ye Kung on Saturday, June 23. (Jody Taligatos/Photoville International)...
View ArticleDICT releases guidelines in selecting 3rd telco
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has finished crafting the terms of reference (TOR) that will be used in selecting the third telecommunications player in the country...
View ArticlePNP issues guidelines for arresting violators laws and local ordinances
PNP Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) released on Wednesday (June 27) its guidelines for arresting violators of laws and city...
View ArticleAlleged candy drugs prompt police investigation in Davao City
Social media post warns public against alleged candy drugs (Photo courtesy of PKI) The Davao City Police is looking into the alleged spread of candy drugs in the city after a post about it went viral...
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