COTABATO CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) commended and rewarded with cash assistance a police officer who was wounded while performing poll duties during the historic Bangsamoro elections last Monday. Lt. Gen. Wilson Joseph Lopez, PNP deputy chief for operations, visited Patrolman Justeen Reo Ga at the Notre Dame Hospital here on Tuesday and
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Explosions from Chinese rocket rock Puerto Princesa skies
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — Residents of Puerto Princesa were rocked by loud explosions at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, possibly from the Long March12 rocket launched by the People’s Republic of China. The Philippine Space Agency earlier issued an advisory on the launch scheduled between 8:25 a.m. and 8:54 a.m., warning that debris from the rocket,
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South Korean drug lord tried fleeing PH prison via heavy-duty drone
A South Korean drug lord, who was convicted of murdering three Koreans in the Philippines and accused of running a huge drug distribution network from behind bars, had tried escaping prison by flying over its walls using a heavy-duty drone, according to a report aired Monday. Park Wang-yeol, 47, a drug lord, plotted the his
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Roblox open to PH legal rep under child safety bill
MANILA, Philippines – Online gaming platform Roblox is open to appointing a representative in the Philippines who can directly receive subpoenas and other lawful government orders, a setup being proposed in the Senate to speed up action in cases involving online child abuse and grooming. Senator Risa Hontiveros said Thursday Roblox representatives expressed willingness during a
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Bukidnon school eyes safety upgrades after Grade 12 student’s death
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The Valencia National High School (VNHS) is mourning the tragic loss of an 18-year-old Grade 12 female student who passed away Wednesday evening after allegedly jumping from the school building, which officials now want to upgrade to avoid a similar incident. According to school principal Angelina Cacharo and city police investigators,
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House approves P27.9B Congress budget for 2027 without questions
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Thursday terminated sponsorship and plenary deliberations on the proposed P27.89-billion budget for the Congress of the Philippines for 2027 without any interpellation. Davao de Oro Rep. Maria Carmen Zamora sponsored the proposed budget of the Congress, which covers the Senate, House of Representatives, House and Senate Electoral
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NCRPO on full alert ahead of Sept. 21 anti-corruption rallies
MANILA, Philippines – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will be placed on full alert starting Saturday midnight as police prepare for rallies in Metro Manila condemning corruption and marking the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law on Sept. 21. In a press briefing in Camp Crame on Thursday, Philippine National Police
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Bayan to Palace: Focus on anti-corruption drive, not Sept. 21 rallies
MANILA, Philippines — Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) on Thursday slammed Malacañang for urging protesters to maintain peace in rallies expected to mark the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law on Monday, September 21. “Ang dapat na rendahan nila yung mga kurakot, yung mga abusado sa kapangyarihan,” Bayan Secretary-General Mong Palatino said on the
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House halts DICT budget talks over online safety concerns
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives late Wednesday held off from further discussing the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) proposed 2027 budget, as lawmakers flagged online safety concerns during floor debates on the agency’s spending plan. Philreca party-list Rep. Presley de Jesus motioned that debates on DICT’s P10.68 billion be deferred as
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Thieves Steal 4 LPG Tanks & Cash From Store in Quezon City
4 LPG Tanks & Cash Stolen by 2 Thieves From Small Store in Quezon City Two thieves reportedly broke into a small store in Quezon City and stole four LPG tanks along with cash earnings. On Tuesday morning (September 15, 2026), a small business owner in Quezon City is seeking justice after two thieves broke into ... Read more
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