ALICIA, Isabela — A man arrested for murder on Wednesday, July 15, also yielded a kilo of alleged shabu worth P6.8 million and firearms. The suspect, identified only by the alias “Noli,” was tracked down at his alleged safehouse at 2 a.m. in Sitio Andarayan, Barangay Rizal, Alicia, according to Police Colonel Manuel Bringas, Isabela
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2 arrested for illegal charcoal shipment in Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The police arrested two suspects and intercepted a truck that loaded with some 570 sacks of charcoal without the required transport permit in Pinamalayan town on Wednesday. The Pinamalayan Municipal Police Station (MPS) said the suspects were apprehended at an Oplan SITA checkpoint in Barangay Papandayan following a tip from
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Prosec won’t call sheriff, reporters as witnesses in impeach trial anymore
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial has withdrawn more witnesses for Article IV or the allegation of grave threats, including the sheriff that Duterte previously assaulted, and reporters who witnessed her online press briefing. During the trial on Wednesday at the Senate, lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville
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Fishers, residents seek DENR probe into Batangas cement factory
MANILA, Philippines — Fisherfolk and coastal residents in Lemery, Batangas, have launched a petition campaign calling on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to investigate the alleged environmental, health and livelihood impacts of a cement factory operating in Barangay Sinisian West. The Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) announced the petition
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Putin sends condolences to Thai King after Bangkok nightclub fire
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn on July 13, following the Bangkok nightclub fire, expressing sympathy for the victims’ families and wishing those injured a speedy recovery. The Russian Embassy in Thailand said Putin conveyed his condolences over the deadly fire in Bangkok and asked His Majesty to …
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‘Substandard’ CCMC works delay completion, Archival confirms
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The long-delayed medical center here has suffered another setback after inspectors discovered substandard construction in earlier phases of the project, forcing the city to conduct technical tests, document the defects, and possibly remove affected portions of the building before construction can resume, Mayor Nestor Archival confirmed on Wednesday. The findings add
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Cesafi adds pickleball, to stage petanque as demo event
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) continues to expand its sporting calendar after officially adding the fast-rising sport of pickleball to its lineup for the upcoming season. Long-time Cesafi Commissioner Felix “Boy” Tiukinhoy announced the inclusion during an interview on the sidelines of last week’s unveiling of the official logo
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Cops identify at least 6 suspects in killing of Perry Mariano
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Wednesday said it has identified at least six suspects in the killing of billiards patron Ceferino “Perry” Mariano and his driver Norberto Orimaco last April. Although the police are still working to locate and arrest the six suspects, the QCPD has filed cases against the
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ASF vaccine still under controlled rollout, not yet for commercial sale
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture in Central Visayas (DA-7) clarified that the African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine would remain under a controlled rollout and would not yet be commercially available as government authorities would continue evaluating its safety and effectiveness. Speaking during the weekly Kapihan sa PIA on Wednesday, July 15, 2026,
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Matibag: Probing 2019 SEA Games complex has nothing to do with Cayetano
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Wednesday said the bureau’s investigation into the alleged funding irregularities of a sports complex built in New Clark City, Tarlac which was used in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, is just “incidental.” He added that it has nothing to do with Sen.
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