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Ilonggos urged to continue Rizal's fight for integrity, accountability

Manila, Dec. 30 -- Ilonggos should not consider Dr. Jose P. Rizal as a hero of the past but a model of what they aspire for their country - steadfast in its principles, courageous in speaking the trut... Read More


Mayor confident Atok farmers can adapt to frost

Manila, Dec. 30 -- The mayor of Atok, Benguet said Tuesday that frost, a recurring phenomenon in the town, has long been factored into local farm management practices to prevent crop damage. "Alam ni... Read More


10 nabbed in Butuan illegal mining raid

Manila, Dec. 30 -- The Butuan City Mobile Force Company (BCMFC) arrested 10 individuals allegedly involved in illegal mining during a raid in Barangay Bilay here on Monday afternoon. BCMFC chief Lt. ... Read More


C. Luzon police warn of 'one-strike' policy vs. reckless gunfire

Manila, Dec. 30 -- Police in Central Luzon on Tuesday reiterated a strict one-strike policy against indiscriminate firing as the region prepares for the New Year celebrations. Regional police directo... Read More


DICT: 674 Wi-Fi spots now active in Caraga

Manila, Dec. 30 -- Around 1.68 million residents in the Caraga Region are now enjoying access to the government's free Wi-Fi service. In a statement Tuesday, the Department of Information and Communi... Read More


Luzon-based consortium bags garbage collection deal in Bacolod City

Manila, Dec. 30 -- A Luzon-based consortium bagged the two service contracts for this highly urbanized city's solid waste management operations, amounting to almost PHP437 million for 2026. The joint... Read More


P1.7-M shabu seized, HVI nabbed in buy-bust ops in CamSur

Manila, Dec. 30 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) reported on Tuesday the arrest of a high-value individual and confiscation of PHP1.7 million worth of illegal drugs in a buy-bust operati... Read More


Ilocos Region records 56 firework-related injuries from Dec. 21-29

Manila, Dec. 30 -- The Department of Health in Ilocos Region (DOH-1) renewed its call against the use of firecrackers after recording 56 fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) from Dec. 21 to 29. The numb... Read More


Negros Island Region sees lower fireworks-related injuries

Manila, Dec. 30 -- Lower fireworks-related injuries are seen in Negros Island Region (NIR) this year following constant reminders from authorities. Based on the initial surveillance report of the Dep... Read More


Pangasinan cops, gun owners warned vs. indiscriminate firing

Manila, Dec. 30 -- The Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) has warned cops and civilian gun owners against indiscrimate firing ahead of the New Year's Eve revelry. Pangasinan PPO director Col. ... Read More