DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan – The savory scent of roasted pigs filled a vacant lot along Old De Venecia Highway on Saturday morning, as Lasip Chico village held its “Lechonan ed Barangay,” honoring an industry the community has…
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Resort owners in San Felipe, Zambales—renowned for its surfing spots and relaxed coastal vibe—have so far recorded over 10,000 tourists as of Black Saturday, according to partial reports submitted to local tourism authorities.…
LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday recorded the highest number of volcanic earthquakes since the latest unrest of Mayon Volcano began on Jan. 6, prompting authorities to maintain Alert Level…
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Tourist arrivals in Albay province have surged as Mayon Volcano continues its effusive eruption, now on its eighth week, the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Bicol said. DOT Bicol Director Herbie Aguas…
SAN MANUEL, Isabela — A 32-year-old former Miss Philippines-Earth 2013 runner-up was shot dead inside her SUV in front of her home in Barangay Cabaritan in this town at about 6:45 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, police said. The…
CABAGAN, Isabela — A 92-year-old woman died in a house fire that engulfed a two-story home in Barangay Casibarag Sur in Cabagan, Isabela on Tuesday evening. The victim, identified as Luz Aggabao-Beltran, was found inside the house…
PULILAN, Bulacan—A patient confined in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) died while 17 others were safely evacuated after a fire struck a hospital in Bulacan before dawn on Monday, December 8. Reports reaching the Bulacan Provincial Disaster…
LUCENA CITY – Volcanic earthquakes and tremors continue to shake Taal Volcano in Batangas province, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Sunday morning. In its latest bulletin, Phivolcs said Taal registered 56 volcanic…
LUCENA CITY—A 4-year-old child was killed, and three others—including two police officers—were wounded when gunfire erupted Wednesday as police served an arrest warrant in Calamba City, Laguna. READ: Man kills 2 in Laguna, dies in alleged shootout with…
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Central Luzon has approved daily minimum wage increases of P50 to P80 in two tranches beginning October 30. According to Wage Order no. RBIII-26, released on…
LUCENA CITY—The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported an alarming increase in seismic activity at Taal Volcano in Batangas on Wednesday. In its morning bulletin, Phivolcs said 31 volcanic earthquakes were recorded over the past…
SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division on Wednesday ruled to disqualify Porac, Pampanga Mayor-elect Jaime “Jing” Capil and declared the votes cast for him last May 12 as stray. In the May…
