Personnel of various national government agencies and local government units prepare family food packs at the Department of Social Welfare Development Ilocos region office in San Fernando City, La Union for augmentation to areas hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) in the Ilocos Region on Oct. 25, 2024. The Office of Civil Defense welcomed…
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque (4th from left) discusses the prospects of a stronger US-Philippine trade relations during a meeting with visiting US Senators Pete Ricketts, Chris Coons, and Ted Budd on Tuesday (April 15, 2025). Also present during a high-level meeting in Manila are Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla, Information and Communications…
Antipolo City – A fire broke out Saturday afternoon at the Antipolo Cathedral, a major pilgrimage site in Rizal province, as devotees gathered in large numbers in observance of Lent. Initial reports indicate that the blaze may have started from candles lit by churchgoers, a common tradition during the Lenten season. The fire quickly spread…
As temperatures soar across the country, Metro Manila residents seeking relief by the sea are met with a stark warning: the waters of Baseco Beach are no longer safe. On Good Friday, the popular but long-contaminated shoreline in Tondo was closed off to swimmers as authorities confirmed alarmingly high levels of coliform bacteria in the…
Authorities in the Philippines arrested two Singaporean nationals and one Filipino in connection with an alleged illegal firearms operation, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). The arrests took place during a coordinated sting conducted by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group – Detective and Special Operations Unit (CIDG-DSOU) in Valenzuela City on Maundy Thursday….
PBA images Converge FiberXers head coach Franco Atienza always knew the cold spell wouldn’t last forever. And when the dam finally broke, it came pouring down hard on the Blackwater Bossing. After struggling mightily from long range in their first three games — connecting on just 25% from deep and going 18-of-72 overall — the…
Despite the recent shooting of mayoralty candidate Kerwin Espinosa in Albuera, Leyte, the province remains generally peaceful, the Philippine National Police (PNP) assured the public. Col. Dionisio Apas, Jr., Leyte police provincial director, confirmed that based on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) assessment, Albuera will not be placed under the red category, which is reserved…
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Elite families in Sibalom, Antique, are showcasing eight century-old statues of saints this Holy Week, drawing attention from tourists and serving as a testament to their faith and history. These images belong to the “principalias,” or the elite members of society, traditionally affiliated with the Philippine Independent Church (PIC)….
Around 15 kilograms of suspected shabu worth PHP102 million were seized by the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) during a checkpoint operation in Catbalogan City, Samar on Wednesday. PNP-HPG spokesperson Lt. Nadame Malang said the driver of an Asia Utility Vehicle (AUV), identified only as Topher, appeared nervous when flagged at a…
Tagaytay and Batangas remain safe for Holy Week activities and Visita Iglesia despite Taal Volcano being under Alert Level 1, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) assured on Wednesday. “Yes, Batangas and Tagaytay remain generally safe for visitors and tourists, including those doing Visita Iglesia,” said Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol in an interview…