Pagasa: Generally fair Sunday weather with a chance of rain

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 04/30/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Generally fair weather with partly cloudy skies and rain showers will  to prevail nationwide on Sunday due to the easterlies, the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and isolated thunderstorms, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical…

3 suspected human trafficking victims intercepted at Mactan-Cebu airport

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 04/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Three Africans, who are suspected victims of human trafficking, were rescued at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said a mother with two minors…

DILG: Senior citizens not required to register as voters to receive LGU benefits

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recently issued a memorandum circular, which reiterates the implementation of the Republic Act (RA) 7432 or Senior Citizens Act and states that senior citizens…

Authorities raid houses of Rep. Teves due to loose firearms

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/10/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Police on Friday raided the houses of Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. searching for loose firearms. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said that the raid was conducted by its Criminal Investigation and…

Suspect in Adamson hazing case undergoes inquest proceedings

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The master initiator of the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity initiation rites in Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig’s case underwent inquest proceedings at the Department of Justice on Saturday after he surrendered to the…

DOJ offers P5 million reward for arrest of gunmen in Negros Oriental gov’s slay

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has offered a reward of P5 million for individuals with vital information that may lead to the arrest of unidentified gunmen responsible for the death of Negros Oriental Governor…

Lawmakers condemn Negros Oriental gov’s assassination

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers have condemned the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo on Saturday morning, urging authorities to track down and bring the assailants to justice. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed his condolences to…

LOOK: QC gov’t converts Payatas dumpsite into bike park

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Quezon City has converted the Payatas Controlled Disposal Facility (PCDF) into an eco-friendly park for cyclists. The bike park, which is located inside the Payatas dumpsite, will be opened to…

LOOK: Google Doodle features Filipino writer Paz Marquez Benitez

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Google honored Filipino writer Paz Marquez Benitez on Friday in remembrance of her 129th birthday and contribution to Philippine literature. Benitez was doodled, holding a book with a purple background surrounded by stars. She…

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