Photo courtesy of Anadolu A helicopter operated by Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, killing 14 people on board, the state news agency SPA reported. All of the deceased were Saudi nationals, SPA said, citing an official source from the Saudi Energy Ministry. A probe is underway to determine the cause…
The Philippine National Police said it has stepped up security monitoring ahead of the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. PNP chief Gen. Jose Nartatez said Monday that authorities had not detected any specific or credible threat directly linked to the proceedings. Still, he said police units were maintaining heightened monitoring and close…
Banaue rice terraces. Photo courtesy of PNA. Currently facing infrastructure deterioration, lack of ample irrigation and the gradual shift of farmers to more profitable vegetable farming, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has decided to step up its efforts in restoring the country’s fable rice terraces in Banaue. Agriculture secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. visited the…
PNP Chief Plt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. – Photo courtesy of the Office of the Chief PNP/Facebook. The Philippine National Police has ordered its units to intensify information campaigns against bullying and promote online safety following the fatal school shooting in Tacloban City. PNP chief Gen. Jose Nartatez said Monday that all women and…
Photo courtesy of PNP The Philippine National Police arrested four most wanted persons in separate operations in Calabarzon on June 27. Police said the arrests were made through the service of court-issued warrants in Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, and Rizal. In San Pablo City, Laguna, authorities arrested an adult suspect facing 34 counts of estafa in…
Photo courtesy of PNP The Philippine National Police recovered more than Php 10.9 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in three separate operations in Mindanao. The operations were conducted in Northern Mindanao, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, and Zamboanga Peninsula as part of the PNP’s campaign against illicit trade. In Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, police arrested…
HEALTHCARE SERVICES. Mayor Edgar Lignes of El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental enters the gymnasium to deliver his State of the City Address on Saturday (June 27, 2026). Lignes said the local government provided PHP35.17 million in medical assistance to residents in 2025. (Photo courtesy of LGU CDRRMO) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The local government…
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has been recognized by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for leading Luzon in customer participation across government-backed consumer choice programs, underscoring its commitment to empowering electricity users and advancing a more competitive energy market. The recognition highlights Meralco’s leadership in promoting initiatives that give consumers greater control over their electricity services…
Photo courtesy of PNP Police arrested a 35-year-old man accused of selling illegal firearms during an entrapment operation in Oton, Iloilo, on June 28. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said the suspect, known by the alias “Pablo,” was caught after allegedly selling a caliber .38 revolver to an undercover police officer. Authorities said operatives also…
Photo courtesy of PNP/Facebook. The Philippine National Police said the White Ribbon March at the Edsa People Power Monument remained generally peaceful and orderly on Sunday. The PNP issued the assessment after deploying nearly 10,000 police personnel for the protest and related security operations. Concerned police units were placed on full alert from 5 p.m….