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BI arrests Chinese fugitive found to be drug kingpin

Manila, Dec. 19 -- A Chinese fugitive found to be heading a shabu laboratory in Rizal was recently arrested, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Friday. The fugitive, identified as Shi Chunfan... Read More


AFP chief: Filipino soldiers committed to defending PH

Manila, Dec. 19 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has assured the public of the Filipino soldiers' commitment to defend the country as its modernization pushes through. "Every new capabili... Read More


Marikina mayor orders funds to resume water services before Christmas

Manila, Dec. 19 -- Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro on Friday ordered the appropriation of PHP15 million to initially pay Barangay Tumana's outstanding debt and resume water services before Christmas.... Read More


Discaya arrested; Alcantara surrenders P71M in restitution

Manila, Dec. 19 -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has served an arrest warrant issued by a Cebu court on government contractor Cezarah Rowena "Sarah" Discaya. Discaya was brought before t... Read More


Ex-PNP chief Torre named MMDA general manager

Manila, Dec. 19 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Nicolas Torre III as general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (... Read More


Antiquenos receive 'Gawad Balangaw' award

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Dec. 19 -- An association of weavers and a songwriter and composer from Antique are recipients of the 1st Gawad Balangaw (Rainbow Award) 2025, conferred by the Department of Ec... Read More


Gov't agencies commit to peaceful, safe holidays in Negros Oriental

DUMAGUETE CITY, Dec. 19 -- Government agencies on Friday committed to a coordinated implementation of their respective safety measures to ensure that people are safe as the holiday rush is picking up ... Read More


'Bugal kang Antique' honors outstanding Antiquenos

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Dec. 19 -- The provincial government of Antique honored six individuals and one educational institution as "Bugal kang Antique" (Pride of Antique) in a ceremony on Thursday. T... Read More


PCG confirms 2 dead, 2 missing after motorboat capsized in Masbate

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 19 -- The Philippine Coast Guard District Bicol (PCG-5) confirmed on Thursday that two died and two are still missing after a motorbanca capsized in the waters off Aroroy, Masbate o... Read More


US Senate passes bill allocating $2.5-B security aid for PH

Manila, Dec. 19 -- The United States Senate has approved a bill authorizing the allocation of USD2.5 billion in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) grant assistance to the Philippines for 2026 to 2030. ... Read More