A teacher in Mapandan, Pangasinan is under investigation for allegedly punishing students by forcing them to drink soft drinks contaminated with spit.
Thirteen children were hospitalized after eating tuba-tuba fruit, also known as kasla, in Koronadal City, South Cotabato.
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has penalized Cebu City Mayor Nestor Dionson Archival Sr. with a fine equivalent to one month’s basic salary after finding him guilty of simple neglect of duty over…
Authorities were able to arrest a 26-year-old Japanese national who is allegedly a member of the “Luffy Group”.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will pilot-test the use of messaging app Viber to transmit results of the Nov. 28 special elections in Batanes, provided all candidates and their representatives agree to the…
CEBU CITY — Online friendships can become a gateway to violence, the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) warned after rescuing a 16-year-old who allegedly groomed minors to participate in violent…
Cebu Archbishop Alberto "Abet" Uy has issued a "gentle reminder" asking the faithful to ensure a "peaceful and prayerful" observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day or Kalag-Kalag or Undas this weekend.
A celebrity plastic surgeon has appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and committed to submit a sworn statement as part of its investigation into the death of the mother of a Filipino-American…
Mayor Samsam Gullas wants to transform the Talisay City's side of the South Road Properties (SRP) into a thriving commercial corridor lined with hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and other establishments to attract…
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Dean of the College of Cardinals, on Wednesday presided over the Solemn Jubilee Mass in Legazpi City, Albay as part of the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Canonical Erection of the…
The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday said it had ordered Cebu City Mayor Nestor Dionson Archival Jr. to pay a fine equivalent to one month"s basic salary for administrative liability over irregularities in the 2025…
BAGUIO CITY — The number of marijuana plantations in Benguet is declining, particularly in the towns of Kibungan and Bakun, amid intensified eradication operations under the Philippine National Police’s Oplan Ultimate…
Authorities conducted surprise drug tests on Wednesday at the South and North Bus Terminals in Cebu City, according to the report of DYSS Super Radyo GMA.
A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) and a dugong or sea cow (Dugong dugon) were found dead along the shores of Roxas, Palawan, on Oct. 25, local environmental authorities said.
Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera is pushing for a comprehensive review of the city government's joint venture agreements, questioning whether the city is getting a fair return from public assets committed to major…
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolted Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental Wednesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
The Visayas grid will be placed on red and yellow alert status on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, due to the unavailability of power plants, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Sen. Bong Go extended assistance to 68 residents affected by a fire in Barangay Camino Nuevo, Zamboanga City, as he renewed calls for stronger fire prevention and disaster preparedness measures. Go’s…
What appeared to be a controversial P220-million increase in the cost of a proposed waste processing project for Cebu City turned out to be a case of miscommunication after all.
CEBU CITY — Following viral posts on social media showing family members of patients sleeping on sidewalks outside Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC), the Cebu provincial government has opened a free…
Sports, like it or not, have a bad parallel and whether your engagement in it is recreational, panalay or professional, there is always the possibility of injury.
THE Department of Education (DepEd) proposed a major restructuring of its field offices for remote schools. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced that the DepEd plans to establish 13 Schools Division Offices (SDOs)…
The Lapu-Lapu City Heroes FC captured two runner-up finishes in the 3rd Rongcales Cup football tournament on October 24 at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex.
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — The provincial government of Laguna, under the leadership of Gov. Sol Aragones, plans to expand medical services in public hospitals by bringing in more medical specialists to make specialized…
Managsama silang Bise Presidente Sara Duterte ug Philip Lustre Jr. nga nalutsan og arrest warrant sa adlawng Biyernes. Si Sara gikiha og grave threats sa Department of Justice (DOJ). Samtang si Lustre gikiha og cyber…
ILOILO CITY — Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas pledged to make public welfare the primary measure of her administration’s performance, saying development must translate into tangible benefits for residents rather than…
Whenever the highest court of the land calls out the executive or the legislative departments for grave abuses of discretion or going overboard in the scope of their respective authority, the Supreme Court doesn’t…
LUISIANA, Laguna — Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Calabarzon Regional Director Ariel Iglesias confirmed that the Ombudsman’s dismissal order against Luisiana, Laguna Mayor Jomapher Uy Alvarez was…
To close Family History Month, we discuss people who spend hours reading old records, exploring cemeteries, and asking relatives questions about their family.
BAYOMBONG — The provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya has begun procuring nearly P20 million worth of mobile, solar-powered irrigation pumps, along with fuel assistance, as part of its early preparations for El Niño’s…
Before Jesus chose the twelve, he did something modern people often neglect.
BAGUIO CITY — A total of 1,947 residents underwent free basic eye screening at the Summer Capital’s 16 District Health Centers as of Aug. 31, with 98 individuals identified and referred for further assessment, according…
There is now a concerted movement to unite local governments, businesses, and tourism stakeholders in promoting Cebu as a single tourism and investment destination.
PALO, Leyte — Police arrested a 59-year-old barangay councilor after a sachet of suspected shabu allegedly fell to the ground while at a checkpoint in Barangay Cayare, San Miguel, Leyte, on Monday. The councilor…
CITY OF MALOLOS — Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando was honored as the Outstanding Governor for Excellence in Provincial Leadership and Public Service at the Parangal ng Natatanging Pilipino Awards Inc. Outstanding…
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