COTABATO CITY – Police in Maguindanao del Sur have launched a manhunt against a man who tried to kill an Islamic teacher using a hand grenade in the town of Datu Saudi Ampatuan on Friday night. Col. John Michael Mangahis, Maguindanao del Sur Police director, said police are pursuing several leads to identify the suspect…
LAOAG CITY – More than 4,000 volunteers from 300 public and private organizations came together in a massive show of environmental solidarity during the 41st International Coastal Cleanup Day in Gabu Sur, Laoag City on Saturday. The large turnout transformed the city’s coastline into a sea of volunteers, united by a shared commitment to protect…
Malacañang has directed the Department of Health to coordinate closely with partner healthcare facilities to speed up the processing of valid claims under the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) Program. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said regional health officials should verify outstanding accounts and process legitimate claims promptly to ensure patients and…
(Photo courtesy of DXOM-AM) KORONADAL CITY – The firearm used in the deadly shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato belonged to a Department of Education employee who is the parent of the suspected shooter, local officials said Saturday. Banga Mayor Albert Palencia said the identity of the employee and the minor was…
PHWF 2026: Experience the Soul and Innovation of Filipino Textiles, the three-day festival set for Sept. 18 to 20, 2026, at the Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2 in Araneta City, Quezon City, will provide a platform for local weavers to showcase textiles rooted in traditional cultural expressions while connecting their craftsmanship with a wider Filipino…
Duero, Bohol mayor Al Cadorniga Taculad. (Photo from Facebook) Following the issuance of a dismissal order from the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB), Duero Mayor Al Cadorniga Taculad stepped down from office on Wednesday, September 16. The Ombudsman ordered Taculad’s dismissal over a complaint for grave misconduct arising from his financial interest in municipal projects…
PCSO general manager ‘Mel’ Robles with Naga City mayor ‘Leni’ Robredo. (Photo from PCSO) In the fulfillment of its commitment to public healthcare service, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has donated ₱25.1 million worth of diagnostic equipment to the Naga City General Hospital in Balatas, Camarines Sur. Former vice president and now Naga City…
Duero, Bohol mayor Al Cadorniga Taculad. (Photo from Facebook) Following the issuance of a dismissal order from the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB), Duero Mayor Al Cadorniga Taculad stepped down from office on Wednesday, September 16. The Ombudsman ordered Taculad’s dismissal over a complaint for grave misconduct arising from his financial interest in municipal projects…
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has placed the Villar family under the microscope, opening a preliminary investigation into graft and administrative complaints against its patriarch and members and the executives of their company, PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation, as well as 32 local water district officials over allegedly involved in water service anomalies. Respondents in the…
Recognizing the financial difficulties experienced by those affected in the recent spate of natural disasters, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has increased its emergency loan assistance to nearly ₱8 billion for its members and pensioners in 16 areas affected by widespread flooding and other calamities. Targeted in the increased emergency loan allocation are some…