Basilan villagers surrender guns
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Residents of Isabela City in Basilan surrendered 20 high-powered firearms on Thursday as the military and the provincial government intensified their crackdown against unlicensed guns.
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Fake feng shui expert arrested
MANILA, Philippines — A man who allegedly stole P50 million from his victims over several years by posing as a feng shui expert was arrested in Quezon City on Thursday.
Marcos Oks promotion of 4 PNP officials
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has approved the promotion of four Philippine National Police (PNP) officials.
Makati, Taguig offer health services to ‘embo’ residents
MANILA, Philippines — The city governments of Makati and Taguig separately announced that they are offering free health services to the residents of the enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangays.
Jockey dies after falling off horse in race
BATANGAS, Philippines — A jockey died after falling from his horse during a race in Malvar town on Wednesday night.
EDITORIAL – Withdraw special plates
Last year, the leadership of the House of Representatives said the chamber had withdrawn all “8” protocol plates issued to members of previous Congresses. In a memorandum dated Nov. 16, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco urged congressmen to submit to his office all “8” plates issued to members of previous Congresses. New ones would be issued for members of the current Congress, he said, only after all the expired ones have been surrendered.
Press Release - Bong Go stresses the importance of heightened awareness towards fire prevention as he aids a fire-hit family in Polomolok, South Cotabato
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go provided assistance to a family hit by a fire in Barangay Poblacion, Polomolok, South Cotabato on Tuesday, January 9.
Press Release - Gatchalian seeks stiffer penalty vs mismanagement of power-related issues
Senator Win Gatchalian wants stiffer penalties imposed against industry players found guilty of mismanaging power-related issues that result in economic losses.