CEBU CITY, Philippines — A suspect in the robbery and stabbing of a street sweeper and her son in Talisay City was arrested on Sunday, April 12, following a police manhunt. In a statement, Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas Jr. said the robbery suspect, identified as Andrew Abellana, 36, was apprehended around 3
Read More »CamSur fights emissions, climate change with clean cookstoves
LEGAZPI CITY — The provincial government of Camarines Sur launched on Friday a large-scale clean energy initiative aimed at reducing household carbon emissions and addressing the worsening impacts of climate change. This is through an initiative that replaces traditional wood-burning stoves with improved cookstoves. The Kalanisan Improved Cookstoves Project, registered under Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS),
Read More »Napolcom orders sweeping reforms: ‘Hazing will stop under our watch’
MANILA, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Monday ordered sweeping reforms at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) and vowed to end hazing. This follows after three PNPA cadets were arrested for allegedly hazing over 20 underclassmen, who reportedly suffered burns and other injuries caused by chemicals. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP),
Read More »Weakest link? Then why go to SC for rescue, Tinio asks Duterte camp
MANILA, Philippines — If the testimony of Ramil Madriaga is the weakest link in the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, then why did her camp run to the Supreme Court (SC) seeking to stop the proceedings? This was the question raised by ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Monday, saying that the petition
Read More »Sara Duterte impeachment: Docs, witnesses to be examined on April 14
MANILA, Philippines — Allegations have piled up against Vice President Sara Duterte as House of Representatives committees scrutinized the alleged anomalous confidential fund (CF) expenditures in her offices — from questions on 2022 fund transfers and the use of P125 million in 11 days, to the questionable names that signed acknowledgment receipts (ARs). Hearings followed, from
Read More »DepDev: P429B fund needed if Middle East conflict extends to December
MANILA, Philippines – The national government may need a total of P429 billion to fund its ongoing response measures should the Middle East conflict reach December 2026, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) told senators on Monday. This is nearly double the P238 billion funding that has been identified by the Department of
Read More »DILG Chief Jonvic Remulla on Atong Ang being Nearly Arrested: “I was personally part of the raiding team”
Amid the Missing Sabungeros Case, DILG Chief Jonvic Remulla Believes Atong Ang Still in PH DILG CHIEF – Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla claimed that he was part of the raiding team when wanted businessman Atong Ang was nearly arrested. Businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang is currently on the watch list of ... Read more
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Read More »Donald Trump Attacks Pope Leo: “Weak on crime and terrible for Foreign Policy”
U.S. Pres. Donald Trump Criticizes Pope Leo Following Roman Catholic Church Supreme Pontiff’s Remarks on War DONALD TRUMP – The United States President attacked the head of the Romantic Catholic Church, Pope Leo, following the latter’s remark over the war. Previously, amid the war in the Middle East, Pope Leo urged the world leaders in ... Read more
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Read More »West PH Sea: Cyanide found in bottles from Chinese boats near Ayungin
MANILA, Philippines — Laboratory tests found cyanide in several bottles recovered by the Philippine Navy from Chinese boats operating near BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal last year, the National Security Council (NSC) said Monday. Cyanide is a “highly toxic chemical known to cause severe and irreversible damage to humans and marine ecosystems,” the NSC
Read More »First Filipina mayor takes oath in Cerritos, making history
CERRITOS, California – Lynda P. Johnson was formally sworn in on Wednesday as the first Filipina to serve as mayor of Cerritos, a landmark moment for the city as it nears its 70th year since incorporation. The oath-taking ceremony took place before a full audience at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts during the City
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