CEBU CITY, Philippines — A murder suspect was killed while a police officer was injured during a hot pursuit operation ending in shootout in Sitio Boloc-Boloc, Barangay Sangat, San Fernando, Cebu, on Saturday afternoon, March 21. Police identified the suspect as Jay Castañares, a resident of the same barangay, who allegedly resisted arrest and opened
Read More »Duterte impeachment rap counsel warns of possible diversionary tactics
MANILA, Philippines – The public should watch out for possible “diversionary tactics” during the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, one of the counsels for the second impeachment complaint warned on Saturday. Dino de Leon, one of the lawyers for the complainants of the second complaint against the Vice President, said the “tactics” may
Read More »Stranded whale dies off Sultan Kudarat coast
COTABATO CITY – A stranded whale off the coast of Barangay Poral in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat eventually died on Saturday, according to local authorities. Curious villagers who first spotted the marine mammal approached the creature to have photo opportunities, with several others even hopping on its back. Netizen Hazi Masukat posted on his Facebook page
Read More »Drug suspect with guns busted in Quezon
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Police arrested a drug suspect who also yielded two illegal firearms on Saturday in Tagkawayan, Quezon. The Quezon police reported that Anti-illegal drugs operatives, with a search warrant, swooped down at 5:30 a.m. on the house of alias “Jeff,” 38, in Barangay Sta. Cecilia. The authorities seized from the suspect a
Read More »Eman Pacquiao Reveals His Relationship With His Half-Siblings
Here’s what Eman Pacquiao said about his half-siblings. Famous actor-boxer Eman Pacquiao speaks about his relationship with his half-siblings with father Manny Pacquiao. Eman Bacosa Pacquiao’s father is boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. He is her son with Joanna Rose Bacosa and was born on January 2, 2004. Recently, he’s been making rounds online and getting ... Read more
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Read More »Forced disclosure of HIV status at work unlawful, expert says
Persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) do not have an obligation to disclose their health status to employers, as Philippine law guarantees confidentiality and protection from discrimination.
Read More »Iloilo City: Free rides on March 23 to offset transpo strike
ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City government will roll out free transportation services on Monday, March 23, in response to a planned transport holiday, aiming to ease the burden on commuters across the city. Mayor Raisa S. Treñas said the move comes after a transport alliance announced a one-day strike, prompting the local government to
Read More »Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr in Plaza Independencia
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As first light broke over Plaza Independencia, over 2,500 members of Cebu’s Muslim community gathered in quiet rows, praying, embracing, and celebrating Eid’l Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. For many members, especially those who came dressed in traditional attire, the occasion is deeply personal. It is an occasion where Muslims
Read More »Return bottles, earn money — if city enacts this ordinance
A Cebu City official wants to provide citizens with cash incentives for proper disposal of plastic bottles and other containers in recycling bins.
Read More »Kanlaon Volcano logs five ash emission events; Alert level 2 stays
BACOLOD CITY – Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash five times from Friday night to Saturday that lasted more than 10 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The ash emissions on Friday occurred at 9 p.m. and lasted for 98 minutes, and then at 11:23 p.m. for 109 minutes. The ash emissions on
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