2 Tacloban shooting suspects test positive for gunpowder – PNP

Jason Sigales 06/24/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Paraffin tests conducted on the two suspects in the deadly Tacloban City high school shooting returned positive results for gunpowder residue, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported. The paraffin test checks for traces of…

Baricuatro strikes gold in Czech Grand Prix boxing tilt

Glendale G. Rosal 06/23/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Talisay City pride Jay Bryan Baricuatro delivered a commanding performance to capture the gold medal in the men’s 50kg division of the Grand Prix Ústí nad Labem 2026 held in the Czech Republic.…

Tacloban school shooting: PNP vows cases vs gun owners

Jason Sigales 06/23/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has vowed to pursue legal action against the registered owners of the firearms allegedly used in the school shooting in Tacloban City. “With all the pieces of evidence available,…

Tacloban shooting: Cebu City police ready to help track down gun owner

Pia Piquero 06/23/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is prepared to assist investigators in locating the Cebu City-based security agency linked to one of the firearms allegedly used in the deadly school shooting in Tacloban…

Free meals in Cebu: Where is the facility, and who qualifies for the Walang Gutom Kitchen?

Airam Limatog 06/23/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Hundreds of individuals and families in Cebu will soon receive free daily breakfast and lunch through the newly opened Walang Gutom Kitchen. Operated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the…

A month under strain: Cebu business groups alarmed, push for urgent power fixes

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/23/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu, and the entire Visayas area for that matter, direly needs new base load power supplies, among other solutions, as business leaders here expressed alarm over unstable power supply.  The Mandaue Chamber of…

Tacloban school shooting: Teachers, students help stop suspect

Joey Gabieta 06/22/2026

TACLOBAN CITY — One suspect in the deadly shooting at San Jose National High School was prevented from fleeing by teachers, students, and parents, while the second suspect later surrendered, leaving both alleged perpetrators in police custody.…

Diesel rollback on June 23 up to P11 per liter

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/22/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Good news for motorists. Beginning Tuesday, June 23, oil companies will be implementing a sharp rollback, with diesel having the biggest price reduction. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that price reductions for…

Turtle eggs seized , vendor arrested in Zamboanga City

Leah Agonoy 06/22/2026

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A 44-year-old suspect was apprehended by maritime police operatives on Sunday morning for the illegal sale of turtle eggs at the Zamboanga City Public Market. Police Captain Leah May Alameda, Zamboanga…

Jomar Jumapao rules SUGBU tourney with zero handicap points

Glendale G. Rosal 06/22/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s elite kegler Jomar Jumapao delivered a commanding performance to clinch the championship in the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) regular shootout tournament. Competing in Division A, where top bowlers play without handicap points,…

Visayas grid enters 7th straight week of Yellow Alerts

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/22/2026

CEBU CITY — The Visayas power grid remains under strain as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the region under Yellow Alert on Monday, June 22, marking the seventh consecutive week that the grid…

PH marriage remains valid despite foreign divorce, says DOJ exec

Linda Bolido 06/22/2026

Filipino citizens who secure a divorce abroad continue to be recognized as legally married under Philippine law and remain bound by their legal duties and obligations to their spouse and children. According to Justice Undersecretary Ian Norman…

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