Barangay councilor slain in Quiapo; alleged mastermind nabbed
MANILA, Philippines — A female barangay kagawad was gunned down by motorcycle-riding assailants in Quiapo, Manila on Aug. 13, the Manila Police District (MPD) reported yesterday.
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LRT-2 limits trips as street dweller climbs post
MANILA, Philippines — A man said to be a street dweller climbed up a post of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 yesterday, forcing the LRT-2 to limit train trips and close some stations for over two hours.
Manila council passes Carlos Yulo Day ordinance
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila city council has passed on third and final reading an ordinance declaring Aug. 4 of every year as “Carlos Yulo Day.”he Manila city council has passed on third and final reading an ordinance declaring Aug. 4 of every year as “Carlos Yulo Day.”
‘CCG not enforcing fisheries law’
MANILA, Philippines — The China Coast Guard (CCG) is not interested in enforcing fisheries laws if potential violators are Chinese – at least judging from its treatment of maritime militia vessels, which were spared from routine inspection at sea, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday.
Mexican Navy training ship in Manila for goodwill visit
MANILA, Philippines — In the spirit of goodwill and friendship, a ship of the Mexican Navy used as a training school has hoisted its anchor in Manila as part of its seven-month voyage.
PCG balancing safety, urgency in draining Terranova
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reiterated the need to be careful in draining over a million liters of industrial fuel from the submerged tanker Terranova.
China vessels spotted anew near Escoda
MANILA, Philippines — Vessels from China, including the world’s largest coast guard ship, were spotted anew near Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported yesterday.
PRA: 2 reclamation projects in Manila Bay OK’d
MANILA, Philippines — Two of 13 reclamation projects in Manila Bay have been allowed to proceed by the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA).