2 dead in Iloilo fires
Two bedridden and elderly persons died in fires that hit residential areas in Iloilo province on Wednesday......»»
3 Dawlah Islamiya members killed
Three suspected members of the Dawlah Islamiya were killed in a military offensive along the Liguasan Delta on Wednesday......»»
8 cops face raps over Sultan Kudarat ‘shootout’
Eight policemen are facing criminal and administrative complaints in connection with the killing of three persons in an alleged shootout in Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat last December......»»
Strong quake jolts Cagayan
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Cagayan at around 7:31 a.m. yesterday......»»
DOH: 11 million kids to be vaccinated vs measles
The Department of Health (DOH) is targeting the vaccination for measles of 11 million children in May. .....»»
Quezon City to honor ‘hero’ traffic enforcer
A traffic enforcer of the Quezon City government is being hailed as a hero after he sacrificed his life to save a bicycle rider from a wayward truck on Wednesday......»»
Masbate AFP-NPA clashes disrupt classes
The Department of Education condemned yesterday what it described as an “alarming rate of communist rebel activities” that have disrupted classes in some areas in Masbate......»»
Airlines ready for NAIA T2 shakeup
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines and low-cost operator AirAsia Philippines have started preparing for the transfer of their domestic flights to Terminal 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport......»»
Grab hiring female, LGBTQ drivers
Ride-hailing company Grab is encouraging women and members of the LGBTQ community to take the driver’s seat and apply as “entrepreneur-drivers.”.....»»
BI deports Taiwanese‘drug lord’
A Taiwanese man believed to be the leader of an illegal drug ring was deported on Wednesday, the Bureau of Immigration reported yesterday......»»
‘Teves’ suspension nothing to do with Degamo slay’
It was his defiance of his fellow lawmakers’ call for him to return to the country and show up for work that “warranted” the 60-day suspension of Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolofo Teves Jr., according to a colleague in the House of Representatives......»»
Ex-CA justice named CHR commissioner
President Marcos has appointed retired appellate court associate justice Monina Arevalo-Zenarosa as commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights Malacañang announced yesterday......»»
Top 100 beaches: El Nido ranks 4th, Boracay 19th
For beach lovers who are still undecided on where to go this summer, the ranking of two Philippine beaches among the “Top 100 beaches on Earth 2023” might help......»»
93% of Pinoys experienced impact of climate change – SWS
Nine in every 10 Filipinos have personally experienced the impacts of climate change in the past three years, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations showed......»»
Philippines facing water crisis – Marcos
President Marcos has signed an executive order creating a water resource management office as part of efforts to address what he called a “water crisis” threatening the country......»»
President Marcos on Ramadan: Show compassion, solidarity
President Marcos called on Muslims yesterday to display compassion and solidarity and to pray for those affected by calamities and other unfavorable situations as they begin their observance of the holy month of Ramadan......»»
9 DOH execs begin serving suspension
The Department of Health said its nine officials allegedly involved in the questionable procurement of COVID-19 pandemic supplies from Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. will not be reporting for work starting Monday......»»
Marina grounds vessels of oil tanker owner
The Maritime Industry Authority announced yesterday that it has issued two cease and desist orders against RDC Reield Marine Services, the company that owns the MT Princess Empress which sank off Naujan, Oriental Mindoro......»»
Pork shortage looms due to ASF
A possible shortage of local pork supply looms in June amid the spread of African swine fever in the country, the Bureau of Animal Industry warned yesterday......»»
Sugar regulator chief quits
Agri group bucks sale of smuggled sugar Administrator David John Thaddeus Alba of the Sugar Regulatory Administration has resigned amid the controversial importation of 440,000 metric tons of sugar......»»