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MANILA – The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Wednesday filed a criminal complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte and three others following last weekend’s confrontation with police officers who secured the transfer of her chief of staff from a hospital. Charges for direct assault, disobedience to authority and grave coercion, all punishable under the…
As political tensions continue to rise in the Philippines, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula is urging prayers for the nation’s leaders, emphasizing the need for unity and reconciliation in these challenging times. In a statement released on Wednesday, Advincula expressed concern that the ongoing political turmoil is draining the energy of government officials, hindering their…
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Laguna Water District (LWD), formerly known as the Los Baños Water District (LBWD), announced on Tuesday that it has contained the arsenic contamination in its water supply with the completion of the PHP10-million Umali Coagulation Treatment Station in Barangay Batong Malake last month. Speaking at the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” forum held…
MANILA – Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy would be transferred to the Pasig City Jail on Wednesday afternoon, a ranking police official said. In a press briefing held at Camp Crame, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said Quiboloy would be transferred to the Pasig jail from the Philippine…
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government, through the Provincial Population Office (PPO), will establish 20 new Adolescent Health and Youth Development Centers (teen centers) and five Family and Youth Development Centers in Iloilo this year. “As of now, in our 42 municipalities and one component city composed of 1,721 barangays, we have already established 102…
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) lauded groups and individuals who helped expand the reach of freedom of information (FOI) in the country in line with the government’s thrust to as promote transparency and accountability in public service. During the 2024 FOI Awards, PCO Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez said the efforts of FOI advocates…
A sprawling storm system is set to create challenging travel conditions across the U.S. this Thanksgiving, bringing snow, Arctic cold, and heavy rain, especially to the East Coast. Here’s a look at what to expect throughout the holiday week, according to CNN meteorologists. On Tuesday, a fast-moving storm will bring light snow and slick spots…
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday said results for the 2024 Bar exams will be released by next month. “The results of the 2024 Bar Examinations will be released on December 13, 2024 at the Supreme Court Main Building Courtyard. The same will also be uploaded to the Supreme Court’s official website and…
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The city government has declared a state of calamity as damage from the series of recent typhoons has reached more than PHP200 million. “Kalinga has been officially placed under a state of calamity after the City Council approved Resolution No. 01, Series of 2024 on Tuesday. We have a lot of…
CEBU CITY – The sisterhood agreement between Cebu and Bohol provinces will be key to inevitable growth, an official of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7) said on Tuesday. Kenneth Cobonpue, an internationally renowned designer who sits as co-chair of the RDC-7, expressed optimism that growth will continue with Cebu and Bohol as…