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LUCENA CITY — Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and police operatives arrested an alleged “high-value” drug trafficker and seized suspected shabu worth P3.4 million during a buy-bust operation in Taytay, Rizal on Thursday, April 16. In a report released Friday, PDEA Region 4A said the suspect, identified only by the alias “Gamid,”

COTABATO CITY – Ten members of the Dawlah Islamiya terrorist group were killed in a joint police and military operation in Barangay Banga-Pantar, Marantao town, Lanao del Sur, shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Friday. Authorities said the operation was launched by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an executive order (EO) on the suspension of excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene. This follows Marcos’ announcement on April 13 that the excise tax on these petroleum products would be reduced as the country reels with the impact of the Middle East conflict.

Homeowner & Accomplice to Face Charges From Meralco for Removing Electric Meter  Meralco has filed charges against a homeowner and his alleged accomplice for illegally removing an electric meter in a subdivision in Rodriguez, Rizal.  On April 8, 2026, a homeowner and his colleague went viral after a viral video showed the forced and illegal removal of an electric meter. The ... Read more

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Chavit Singson caught the attention of the online community due to this video Businessman-politician Chavit Singson was spotted with a young woman, and this created speculation about their relationship. Singson is a prominent Filipino businessman and veteran politician, widely known as the “political kingpin” of Ilocos Sur. From being a councilor of Vigan, he laddered ... Read more

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thirty road crashes in a day in Cebu City is alarming. This is according to Raquel Arce, Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO chief) on Thursday. Arce was referring to the number of road crashes recorded in Cebu City on April 14, 2026. She described the figures on that day as “alarming,”

BACOLOD CITY — Deputy House Speaker and Bacolod Rep. Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez announced on Thursday, April 16, that he is allocating about P2 million from his personal funds to provide fuel subsidy cards to around 1,780 public utility jeepney drivers. The ceremonial launch of the Fuel Subsidy Program was held Thursday morning at his

MANILA, Philippines – The sustained high oil prices are expected to keep pressure on inflation and weigh on financial markets, with ripple effects likely to be felt across transport, food, and other essential goods. Before the conflict escalated on Feb. 28, Brent crude had traded at around $72 per barrel. It then surged past $100

COTABATO CITY – Police authorities in Maguindanao del Sur province arrested two women in possession of assault rifles during a checkpoint operation in Talayan town on Thursday afternoon, April 16. Colonel Michael John Mangahis, Maguindanao del Sur police director, said the two women were on board a sports utility vehicle when subjected to inspection at

MANILA, Philippines — Fugitive Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, who was captured in the Czech Republic after nine months in hiding abroad, may return to Manila within one to three weeks, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. The former lawmaker is considered one of the alleged masterminds behind the trillion-peso flood control and infrastructure anomalies in 2025.