Manila’s ‘last lung’ to remain free from development
MANILA, Philippines — Arroceros Forest Park, often described to be Manila’s “last lung,” will remain off-limits to private interests, the city government said yesterday.
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World-class convention center to rise in Cebu
MANILA, Philippines — A world-class convention center will rise in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu which could serve as venue for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit to be hosted by the Philippines in 2026.
EDSA busway violation: Cop, ambulance driver fined
MANILA, Philippines — A motorcycle-riding police officer and an ambulance driver were among the latest violators of a policy banning unauthorized vehicles from going through the EDSA bus lane.
Cavite, La Union LGUs adopt 4-day workweek
MANILA, Philippines — A four-day workweek will be implemented in the offices of the provincial government of Cavite starting tomorrow until July 31 as temperatures continue to rise due to El Niño.
2 cops caught having sex in parking lot
MANILA, Philippines — Two police officers are in hot water after they were caught having sex by their spouses, who are also members of the police force, in a parking lot of a mall in Barangay Canlubang in Calamba City, Laguna on Thursday.
Marcos urges Pinoys: Rise vs modern-day oppressors
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday challenged Filipinos, especially the youth, to uphold Lapu-Lapu’s patriotism and rise against modern-day oppressors.
PNP official sacked for sexual harassment
MANILA, Philippines — A police official was sacked from his post after a subordinate accused him of sexual harassment.
Guards allegedly took minors to jail to be raped in Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY, Guetemala — Twenty Guatemalan prison guards are to stand trial accused of smuggling minors into jails to be sexually abused by imprisoned gang members, authorities said Friday.