CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 60-year-old woman and her two grandchildren, aged 5 and 6, were killed when a landslide buried their house in Barangay Pulangbato here on Friday, Oct. 9. The landslide struck shortly after noon as the family ate lunch in Sitio Kandarong Riverside. Rescuers recovered the bodies of Judith and her grandchildren,
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Hunt on for 3 who swindled P100k in jewelry from Surigao del Sur retiree
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police launched a manhunt for three individuals who duped a 72-year-old retired government employee to hand in jewelry and other valuables worth about P100,000 in a “budol-budol” (swindling) scheme. This crime happened at a local shopping center in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Col. Jeffrey
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BOC seizes P29-M smuggled cigarettes at a subport in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Two containers carrying P29-million worth of smuggled cigarettes were intercepted at the Sub-port of North Harbor in Tondo, Manila, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said on Friday. The BOC said that at least 320 boxes of Astro and Redwood cigarettes were found hidden inside the containers declared as scrap metal. “Malinaw ang
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Oppo F35 Pro Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines
Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the Oppo F35 Pro The Oppo F35 Pro was officially announced on October 05, 2026. The 5G-ready smartphone is fueled with an 8000 mAh battery + 80W wired charging. It is available in colors like Twilight Brown, Wave Blue, and Sunrise Orange. Body & Display: ... Read more
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Mandaue City earmarks P85M for pothole-hit roads near CDU, Adnama
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City government has proposed P85 million for road and drainage projects along Potenciano Larrazabal Road near Cebu Doctors’ University (CDU) and Adnama under its 2027 budget plan to address persistent potholes in the area. City Administrator Atty. Gonzalo Malig-on Jr. said the proposed projects are included in the city’s
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Pulangbato landslide: All 4 victims recovered, residents evacuated
CEBU CITY, Philippines — All four members of a family who were buried when a landslide struck their home in Barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City, on Friday, October 9, have been recovered. Three of them, including two children, died. The last victim, the 60-year-old grandmother, was retrieved dead at around 5:43 p.m., completing the recovery operation
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2 nabbed, P810k in poached lumber seized in Surigao del Sur
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusn del Sur — Police and environmental law enforcement operatives arrested two men and seized an estimated P810,000 worth of illegally sawn hardwood lumber during an anti-illegal logging operation in the hinterlands of Lanuza, Surigao del Sur, on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Brig. Gen. Rolindo M. Suguilon, director of Police Regional Office 13 (Caraga),
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Cops in Leyte launch program to make communities feel safe
TACLOBAN CITY — The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) in Palo, Leyte is rolling out a community-centered program aimed at making residents feel safe. Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño, PRO-8 regional director, said the program called SAFE or Seen, Appreciated, Felt and Extraordinary Police Service, seeks to improve police visibility and responsiveness. “We should see one
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Sara Duterte trial: Paying taxes shows integrity, says financial analyst
MANILA, Philippines – After testifying on his financial review of Vice President Sara Duterte, and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio’s wealth on Friday, financial forensic analyst Atty. Alexandra B. Cabrera stated that paying one’s taxes shows integrity. Cabrera, the expert witness of the House prosecution panel, made the statement after he presented his analysis of
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Iligan City Hall turns pink for breast cancer awareness
ILIGAN CITY, Northern Mindanao — The main building of Iligan City Hall was illuminated in pink to raise awareness about the importance of early breast cancer detection and mental health care for women. The activity, which started on October 8, brought together the local government and community groups to encourage women to undergo regular medical
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