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 »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 »Mchunu tells Mkhwanazi to provide evidence
Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu has accused KZN top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of having no proof of the accusations he has made against him
Read More »‘No excuses’: Second-string Proteas eager to hit back against Black Caps
New Zealand will be missing some key players in the last two games of the T20 series against South Africa.
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 »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 »Fire hits Iloilo City residential area
ILOILO CITY — Fire broke out in Barangay Gustilo, La Paz on Thursday and damaged 18 houses damaged according to the Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center. The fire started at around 2:11 p.m. and quickly spread across a cluster of homes, initially affecting 17 residential structures. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) raised the alarm
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
Read More »Stormers vs. Dragons preview: Dobson’s side look to build on Loftus renaissance
The Stormers rediscovered their form with a dominant win at Loftus last weekend and will be heavy favourites against the struggling Dragons on Sunday.
Read More »Miel Fajardo to fight in Argentina for world title eliminator
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Miel Fajardo’s pursuit of a world title shot faces its toughest challenge yet with the announcement of his fight venue: Argentina. According to a post by Viva Promotions, Miel Fajardo will face Tobias Reyez on April 11, 2026, in Galvez, Santa Paula De Club, Argentina — right in the hometown of
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