66 suspects held at Davao checkpoints
MANILA, Philippines — Sixty-six people have been arrested at various checkpoints in Davao City in the first quarter of this year.
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2 kidnapped activists reunite with families
MANILA, Philippines — Two activists who were allegedly kidnapped in San Carlos City in Pangasinan last week have reunited with their families.
PAGASA: Heat index in 8 areas to reach danger levels
MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in eight areas in the country is forecast to reach dangerous levels today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
Saints and sinners
It’s no doubt a painful and bloody sacrifice, having oneself nailed on the cross, but perhaps for the devotees, it’s the only way to salve one’s conscience, although I don’t know for sure.
EDITORIAL – Reviving the war on drugs
It’s been a while since Filipinos heard drug suspects being threatened with death. On Friday last week, the mayor of Davao City took a page out of his father’s playbook, declaring a “war against drugs.” Sebastian Duterte then warned drug suspects, in Visayan: “If you don’t stop, if you don’t leave, I will kill you.”
Press Release - Poe: Don't leave animal pounds unattended during Holy Week exodus
Sen. Grace Poe reminded local government units (LGUs) to ensure that animal pounds are not left unattended during the Holy Week break.
US to restrict visas for 'multiple' Hong Kong officials
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States announced on Friday that it was "taking steps" to put fresh visa curbs on Hong Kong officials responsible for cracking down on rights in the Chinese city, days after a new national security law came into force.
3 stolen motorcycles used by terrorists recovered in Cotabato town
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The police and military together impounded in a joint operation on Friday three stolen motorcycles that local terrorists had reportedly used in transporting home-made bombs from one area to another and in distributing shabu to contacts in different towns in Cotabato province.