CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fifteen individuals were arrested after operatives raided an illegal cockfighting activity, locally known as “tigbakay,” in Barangay Ocaña, Carcar City on Thursday afternoon, March 26. The operation was carried out of the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-CEVRO) at around 3 p.m. in Sitio Bonbon, where suspects were caught
Read More »Jeepney driver halts trips over fuel hike: ‘It’s like pandemic again’
MANILA, Philippines – A jeepney driver has likened the current state of his livelihood to what it went through during the COVID-19 pandemic, as he has stopped plying his routes once again – this time due to the rising cost of fuel. Reggie Manlapig, a 46-year-old jeepney driver from Calumpit, Bulacan, and a member of
Read More »Marcos called on DSWD to remove tarpaulin bearing his photo in an event
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called out the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and ordered the removal of a tarpaulin bearing his photo at a cash aid distribution site, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro. Castro said this move is in line with Marcos’ commitment to the “anti-epal” provision of
Read More »NCRPO: No untoward incidents on Day 2 of transport strike
MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Friday said the second day of the transport strike went without any untoward incident. “The negotiations went well, and chances were given to the rallyists so they could air their grievances,” NCRPO spokesperson Maj. Hazel Asilo told reporters in a phone interview. She noted
Read More »Lanao del Sur cops recover P12.8-M in smuggled cigarettes
COTABATO CITY – Police seized a haul of unattended boxes containing imported cigarettes along the coastline of Malabang town, Lanao del Sur, on Thursday. Colonel Caezar Cabuhat, Lanao del Sur police director, said operatives from the provincial mobile force company and Malabang municipal police office were conducting shoreline patrol at 1:30 a.m. along Barangay Bunkhouse when they
Read More »Ateneo allots ‘digital days’ for classes amid oil price surge
MANILA, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila University will shift to scheduled online classes from April 6 to May 16, allotting one to two “digital days” per week as part of its contingency measures in bracing for the current energy crisis. The Office of the Vice President for Higher Education issued a memorandum on March
Read More »Smokey Manaloto Shares Joyful News As Baby Number Two Is On The Way
Smokey Manaloto Melts Hearts w/ Touching Announcement of Second Child SMOKEY MANALOTO – Love continues to grow for Smokey Manaloto as he prepares to welcome another child. Actor Smokey Manaloto is preparing to welcome another blessing into his growing family. The comedian recently revealed that he and his non-showbiz partner, Cassie Brazal, are expecting their ... Read more
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Read More »Alexa Ilacad Takes A Big Step Toward Her Dream Getaway Home
Inside Alexa Ilacad’s Journey to Creating Her Perfect Home Away From The Spotlight ALEXA ILACAD – From the spotlight to a peaceful escape, Alexa Ilacad is making bold moves this year. Kapamilya actress Alexa Ilacad is taking a meaningful step toward one of her personal dreams as she begins building her very own holiday home. ... Read more
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Read More »Alden Richards Allegedly Expected To Court Kathryn Bernardo
A rumor about Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo resurfaced Is it true that Asia’s Superstar Kathryn Bernardo’s mom, Mommy Min, is more in favor of Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards for the actress? Alden and Kathryn had their big screen reunion in 2024 in the movie Hello, Love, Again, the sequel to their first film ... Read more
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Read More »Habal-habal driver nabbed with ₱374K shabu in Naga City buy-bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A habal-habal driver included in the PDEA-PNP provincial target list was arrested during a buy-bust operation in Naga City, Cebu, on Thursday evening, March 26. Personnel from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) and Naga City Police Station carried out the operation at around 8:05 p.m. in Purok
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