Alan Peter apologizes for heated exchange
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has apologized for his behavior during the Senate’s review of the New Senate Building, which was marred by a heated exchange between him and Sen. Nancy Binay.
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La Mesa Dam overflows amid rains
MANILA, Philippines — The water level of La Mesa Dam in Quezon City overflowed last night due to rains brought by Super Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. As of 6 p.m., La Mesa Dam’s water level was at 80.16 meters, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Teen stabbed dead over food
MANILA, Philippines — Police are looking for two people who allegedly stabbed a man following an argument over food in Quezon City yesterday.
Repair of navigational gate pushed
OFFICIALS of Malabon and Navotas urged the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to hasten the repair of the Malabon-Navotas River navigational gate, as the two cities reeled from torrential rains brought by the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Carina.
P6.8-M worth shabu seized in Maguindanao del Norte
COTABATO CITY — Non-uniformed policemen seized P6.8 million worth of shabu from a dealer entrapped on Tuesday in Barangay Awang in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.
Farmer, son dead, 3 hurt in Maguindanao del Sur road mishap
COTABATO CITY — A Moro farmer and his son died while three others were badly hurt after a speeding van rammed the tricycle carrying them along a highway in Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur on Monday.
Press Release - Cayetano uncovers more issues in New Senate Building review
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday said the ongoing review of the skyrocketing cost of the New Senate Building (NSB) has uncovered more questionable matters that could potentially increase the overall cost of the project.
PDEA-12 agents arrest couple operating drug den in Cotabato
COTABATO CITY —Anti-narcotics agents seized P91,800 worth of shabu from a couple operating a drug den in Barangay Cabaruyan in Libungan, Cotabato. They were arrested along with six others on Friday.
More Central Mindanao towns flooded due to heavy rains
COTABATO CITY — Floodwaters spawned by heavy rains swept through 18 more towns in three Central Mindanao provinces on Saturday, destroying bridges, 23 houses and causing the displacement of around 40,000 residents.