Rescuers race against time in search for girl who got drowned in Bontoc river
Government and local volunteer rescuers are racing against time to find a female teener who reportedly drowned at the river in Barangay Tocucan, Bontoc, Mountain Province on Friday. .....»»
Forest fire forces closure of Benguet highway
The Atok Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) ordered the closure of the Halsema highway (Baguio-Bontoc road), specifically in Kilometer 46, Barangay Paoay due to the raging forest fire in the area on Friday morning......»»
Confiscated gaming machines destroyed in Mt. Province
More than a dozen seized coin slot gaming machines, popularly called “kulalongs” in Mt. Province, were destroyed in a public demonstration at the Bontoc municipal grounds led by town officials on Monday......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: 16-year-old girl killed, 2 other minors injured in Liloan shooting
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast to know the latest news in and around Cebu. Here are the latest stories as of Thursday, May 9. 16-year-old girl killed, 2 other minors injured in Liloan shooting A 16-year-old girl was killed, and two other minors were injured during a shooting in Barangay Yati in Liloan town on.....»»
Girl dies after ‘jumping off’ 19th floor of condominium in Mandaue City
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The body of a 15-year-old girl was found outside a condominium in Barangay Banilad in Mandaue City on Wednesday morning, February 7. Police Lieutenant Colonel Mercy Villaro, spokesperson of the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO), said that the girl, one of the tenants of the condominium, jumped off the 19th floor.....»»
2 buses full of mining firm workers buried in Davao de Oro landslide
Rescuers are scrambling to account for passengers of three buses that got covered with mud and rocks that fell from a hill in Barangay Masara, Maco town in Davao de Oro on Tuesday night......»»
Rescuers halt work in Masara due to unstable ground
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 February)—The search, rescue and retrieval (SRR) operations at the Masara landslide site were halted today due to ground movement. Ferdinand Dobli, Apex Mining community relations manager and incident commander, said in a press conference streamed via Facebook Live that they had to halt SRR operations around 2 p.m. due to […].....»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
North Cotabato authorities vow to end risky ‘waswas’ drag race
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Following the horrific illegal drag racing accident at a national highway that killed the rider and an innocent passerby, the provincial government of North Cotabato vowed to end the dangerous motorcycle race, locally called “waswas” and often involving the youth. Former Board Member Shirlyn “Neneng” Macasarte, who represented the […].....»»
Search for landslide victims in Davao de Oro ends
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/23 February) – The local government of Maco, Davao de Oro has ended the search and retrieval operations for the victims of the landslide that hit Barangay Masara, Maco last Feb. 6. Maco Mayor Arthur Carlos Voltaire Rimando issued Thursday Executive Order No. 17 series of 2024 halting on Thursday night the operations […].....»»
Military ends rescue search for Navy SEALs lost in maritime raid on ship with Iranian weapons
Military ends rescue search for Navy SEALs lost in maritime raid on ship with Iranian weapons.....»»
Marina Summers Top 4 Finalist sa ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs the World’
NAGTAPOS bilang Top 4 Finalist si Marina Summers sa “RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World” season 2! Ang huling performance ng pambato ng Pilipinas ay ang Lip Sync battle na umere ngayong March 30 (Manila time). Nakalaban diyan ni Marina ang contestant mula Australia na si Hannah Conda at ang itinanghal nila ay ang kantang.....»»
Who might replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes?
Formula One is never short of surprises as Mercedes starts its search to fill in the huge void left by Lewis Hamilton, the most successful driver of all time who stunningly moved to Ferrari.....»»
Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws
The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»
Dancing sensation Niana Guerrero turns 18
She used to be the girl who got the swag while she danced with her older brother Ranz Kyle, but now Niana Guerrero is a vision in red as she turns 18. .....»»
Check-in mandate for Maco search, rescue operations
AN OFFICIAL from the Incident Command Post (ICP) in Maco, Davao de Oro, emphasized the importance of volunteers checking in before joining the search, rescue, and retrieval operation......»»
Philippines Feb. 6 landslide death toll rises to 37, search continues
MANILA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 37, the government said Sunday, as rescue workers comb mud and rubble in search for the over 60 missing people. The landslide hit the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb. 6, burying several homes, vehicles and dozens of people. Previous reports said 35 people were found dea.....»»
Philippines Feb. 6 landslide death toll rises to 37, search continues
MANILA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 37, the government said Sunday, as rescue workers comb mud and rubble in search for the over 60 missing people. The landslide hit the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb. 6, burying several homes, vehicles and dozens of people. Previous reports said 35 people were found dea.....»»
12 people drown in Philippines during past week break
MANILA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- At least 12 people, including a three-year-old boy, have drowned in the Calabarzon region during the past holy week break starting March 28, local police said on Monday. The victims died in separate incidents in the region, which is located in southeast of Manila and comprises five provinces. Filipinos observe the holy week that falls during summer by heading to the beach or ri.....»»
NFA: ‘palabigasan’ of crooks in any admin
“The ship drowned,” National Food Authority administrator Emil Ong infamously alibied in 1990......»»
US: Texas Border Policies Threaten Deadly Outcomes
(Austin, February 1, 2024) - Increasingly extreme rhetoric from political leaders and escalations of Texas' Operation Lone Star border deterrence program are increasing the risk to the lives and safety of immigrants and border residents alike, Human Rights Watch said today.Earlier in January, three migrants, two of them children, drowned in the Rio Grande near Shelby Park, in the city of Eagle Pass, Texas. Days.....»»