LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Police arrested three suspects early Saturday and seized P136,000 worth of shabu (crystal meth) and an illegal firearm in a buy-bust operation in Rodriguez, Rizal. The Region 4A police reported that said anti-illegal drugs operatives nabbed the suspects identified only as “Ulo,” “Dudoy,” and “Bryan” at 2:45 a.m. after they sold
Read More »Low-income households in Agusan Sur to enjoy free electricity
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Around 40,000 households in Agusan del Sur below the official poverty threshold and consuming up to 50 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month will enjoy free electricity starting with their March billing, under the newly established Uniform National Lifeline Subsidy Rate (UNLSR) program. Engr. Emmanuel Galarse, general manager of Agusan del
Read More »Flyover crash: Kwek’s family files complaint vs ambulance driver
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The family of 18-year-old Braille Nichole Kwek has filed a complaint for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide against the Barangay Apas ambulance driver involved in the fatal flyover crash. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) confirmed that the complaint was formally filed on Friday, April 17. READ: ‘My son is trained’
Read More »P55 million shabu seized in Zamboanga City raids
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Three alleged drug traders were arrested in a buy-bust operation late Friday afternoon that led to the confiscation of seven kilograms of suspected shabu worth an estimated P47.6 million in Barangay Divisoria, Zamboanga City. Police identified the suspects as Nurdimar, 43, and Indah, 32, both of Jolo, Sulu, and
Read More »69% back Sara Duterte impeach trial; Adiong urges VP to face allegations
MANILA, Philippines – A majority of Filipinos support proceeding to an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte, according to a recent OCTA Research survey, with House committee on suffrage and electoral reforms chairperson and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong saying on Saturday that the findings underscore the need to address the issues
Read More »Vice Ganda Calls Out Government After Being Moved Over Jeepney Drivers’ Current Struggles
Vice Ganda did not mince words as she called out the government. In her comeback, Vice Ganda stood firm with the jeepney drivers amid their struggles due to expensive fuel costs and called out the government. On Saturday, ABS-CBN superstar Vice Ganda officially returns to It’s Showtime after a month of being absent. She is ... Read more
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Read More »Artemis II: Dumanjug woman also helped NASA moon mission
A Cebuana from the town of Dumanjug also took part in operations in support of Artemis II's historic mission the moon.
Read More »LOOK: Braille Nichole Kwek remembered in candle lighting
Students and other sympathizers, along with Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival gathered and lighted candles in memory of Braille Nichole Kwek under Cebu City's Archbishop Reyes flyover on Saturday, April 18. Some also shared messages in honor of the 18-year-old Carolinian who died in a crash on the flyover on Tuesday, April 14.
Read More »‘My son is trained’ — Dad of Apas ambulance driver in flyover crash
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The father of the Barangay Apas ambulance driver involved in the fatal April 14 flyover crash has spoken out, defending his son and urging the public to withhold judgment as the investigation continues. In an exclusive interview with CDN Digital on Saturday, April 18, Arlie Gesta said his 23-year-old son, Kevin
Read More »Solar-powered irrigation brings relief to Leyte farmers amid challenges
TACLOBAN CITY — Farmers in a coastal town in Leyte are projected to have improved crop yields and cut production costs following the installation of a P7 million solar-powered irrigation system aimed at addressing persistent water shortages and rising fuel prices. The Solar-Powered Irrigation System (SPIS), turned over on April 13 in Barangay Ugbon in
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