Davao’s new drug war: 51 suspects nabbed
MANILA, Philippines — Fifty-one drug suspects have been arrested in Davao City since Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a new war on drugs.
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State of calamity in Ifugao town due to El Niño
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela , Philippines — A state of calamity has been declared in Mayoyao town in Ifugao due to the damage to agriculture caused by El Niño.
Private hospital accused of illegal detention
MANILA, Philippines — A private hospital in Valenzuela City is in hot water for allegedly detaining relatives of patients who are not able to settle their bills.
AFP, NPA clash: Hundreds flee homes in Abra town
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — At least 137 families or 483 residents of Pilar, Abra fled their homes as government troopers clashed with communist rebels in Barangay Nagcanasan on Tuesday.
DOH: Pertussis cases continue to rise
MANILA, Philippines — Despite intensified immunization, pertussis or whooping cough cases nationwide continue to increase, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
4,000 schools suspend onsite classes due to heat – DepEd
MANILA, Philippines — Unbearable classroom conditions caused by extreme heat amid the intense dry season have forced the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend onsite classes in nearly 4,000 schools across the country, affecting over 1.3 million learners.
Manhunt on for Quiboloy Davao court orders arrest
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Apollo Quiboloy is now a “fugitive from justice” after evading arrest warrants served by a joint team of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Poyos posts new career-high in scoring as Tigresses thwart Lady Falcons
MANILA, Philippines -- Angeline Poyos reset her UAAP career-high as she guided the UST Golden Tigresses to a four-set win over the Adamson Lady Falcons, 22-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-20, Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.