Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes Balut Island in Sarangani
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental, with tremors felt in several towns in Southern Mindanao, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
Zambales fishermen seek demolition of illegal beach resorts for sea access
IBA, ZAMBALES — More than 300 fishermen staged a peaceful rally in front of the Provincial Capitol here to call on concerned government agencies to fast track the demolition of illegal beach resorts which they claim…
Cow rescued from canal in Tarlac after animal rights group raises alarm
An animal rights group called for an immediate rescue after a cow in Tarlac City fell into a canal and became trapped, prompting local disaster response personnel to step in and bring the animal to safety.
NBI files complaints vs Davao contractor linked to Dutertes
The complaints come after the National Bureau of Investigation started looking into the P1.9-billion flood control projects awarded to Genesis88, located in the district of Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has submitted to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. the legal framework for the planned Pax Silica initiative, Malacañang said Tuesday.
Business leaders, consumers demand solutions to Visayas power crisis at Cebu summit
Repeated power interruptions have drawn concern from domestic and international clients about Cebu's capability to support business needs, possibly affecting future transactions and partnerships, says a business leader
Man found dead with stab wounds in own house in Cavite; wife, 3 children are suspects
A 57-year-old man was found dead with stab wounds in his own house in Bacoor, Cavite. Police said the wife and their three children are suspects in the crime.
ILOILO CITY — The police filed three criminal cases against a 29-year-old optometrist who was wounded when officers shot at his vehicle during a hot pursuit following an alleged hit-and-run incident in La Paz district…
LAMITAN CITY — Government security forces launched a massive manhunt operation to capture the armed group responsible for the two attacks on military convoys last week. The manhunt comes after two roadside ambushes that…
Philippines urged to boost cybersecurity investments amid digital risks
The Philippines needs to accelerate investments in cybersecurity infrastructure and workforce development as businesses and institutions face growing digital risks, underscoring the importance of building a stronger…
ILOILO CITY — Calls for a wage increase comparable to those granted in other regions and for the deferment of an adjustment amid rising business costs emerged during a public hearing on minimum wage rates for…
MINGLANILLA, Cebu — A nearly completed P2.648-million rehabilitation project at a historic school building in this southern Cebu town has remained suspended for more than eight months, leaving the municipality without a…
Healthcare firm expands in Cebu as demand grows for AI services
Outsourcing firm Optum Philippines has opened a new office in Cebu IT Park, expanding its presence in the country as healthcare global capability centers (GCCs) move toward technology-driven services, analytics and…
THE Port of Subic has come under fresh scrutiny after being branded the country’s “smuggling capital” by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, as the Bureau of Customs (BOC) uncovered P29.17 million worth of cigarettes…
ABOUT 14,000 former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters are still awaiting decommissioning, prompting a Bangsamoro civic group to urge President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to meet with MILF Chairman Al Haj Murad…
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — The Police Regional Office in Cordillera (PRO-CAR) launched three specialized training courses on Monday, Oct. 12, to enhance police operational readiness, personnel competence and public safety…
Marcos orders flood control repairs in Hagonoy, Bulacan
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has intensified dredging and pumping operations in flood-prone Hagonoy, Bulacan, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. orders repairs to flood-control structures and…
BACOLOD CITY — A total of 2,820 sugarcane workers and farmers affected by the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation in Bacolod City received emergency cash assistance from the government. The Department of…
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday opened its Walang Gutom Kitchen (WGK) in the country in partnership with the Samar provincial government, with the facility expected to provide 200 hot…
The prosecution was expected to finish presenting its evidence yesterday in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, following the cross-examination of its final witness, lawyer and accountant Alexander Cabrera…
Too much technicalities in the impeachment proceedings
The way the presiding officer is currently managing the proceedings has convinced a lot of legal experts that procedural inanities are obstructing, impeding, and delaying the constitutional process which should not be…
Imbes tarungon og tubag, gilubag ni Bise Presidente Sara Duterte ang kabalaka nga nasuburnohan siya sa China pinaagi sa iyang kompaniya nga nadokumento sa Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) nga nakadawat og ?319…