2 die in road mishap
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Philippines — A five-year-old girl and a teacher died while three others were injured when their tricycle collided with a truck in Candaba, Pampanga on Monday night.
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Day One: COCs come in trickles, but filing orderly
MANILA, Philippines — Aspirants for senator and other local elective positions came in trickles on the first day of filing of the certificates of candidacy (COC) for the May 2025 midterm elections.
Cynthia Villar eyeing Las Piñas congressional seat
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Cynthia Villar, who is rumored to be seeking the highest local elective post in Las Piñas, has reportedly decided to run as representative of the city’s lone congressional district.
No casualties, but 77,000 affected by Super Typhoon
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Julian spawned heavy rains, widespread flooding and landslides in various parts of Northern Luzon, affecting over 77,000 people, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
Finally, closure for family of UST law student
MANILA, Philippines — It was a long and painful wait for the parents and loved ones of Horacio “Atio” Castillo III, but in the end they found closure, even as some questions remain unanswered.
SK chairman files complaint vs Manila Vice Mayor Servo, councilors over ouster
MANILA, Philippines – Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairman Juliana “Yanyan” Ibay has filed a complaint against Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo and other councilors, contesting the council’s decision to remove her as chairman of the Committee on Youth Welfare and Development during what she describes as a “secret session.”
A powerful typhoon is lashing northern Philippine islands
A powerful typhoon was lashing the northernmost islands of the Philippines Monday, prompting officials to evacuate villagers, shut down schools and inter-island ferries and warn of “potentially very destructive” damage to coastal villages.
Comelec won't disqualify a candidate due to poverty, says Garcia
MANILA, Philippines — No person will be dismissed as a nuisance candidate simply because they are poor, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Garcia said on Tuesday, October 1.