Garma: Rewards of up to P1 million led to ‘narco-pol’ slays

Krixia Subingsubing, Marlon Ramos 10/13/2024

The murders of suspected “narco-politicians,” including Tanauan City Mayor Antonio Halili who was felled by a sniper’s bullet in front of city hall employees in 2018, were a result of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer to reward policemen…

Nograles siblings in bid to end Duterte family’s rule over Davao City

Germelina Lacorte 10/09/2024

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — It’s dynasty versus dynasty once again in Davao City as the Nograleses revive their rivalry with the Dutertes to end the family’s rule for almost four decades. Karlo Nograles’ resignation as chair of…

High school principal jailed over sex charges

Kathleen de Villa 10/05/2024

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said it is looking into the charges against a public school principal who was arrested for alleged acts of lasciviousness on four junior high-school students. In a statement, the office of…

DFA cancels Alice Guo’s passport as she plans poll bid

Jacob Lazaro, Jerome Aning, Marlon Ramos 10/05/2024

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has canceled the Philippine passport of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo after investigations showed that it was “fraudulently acquired.” The DFA on Friday said that based on the certification issued by the…

China holds drills at Panatag Shoal after talks with US counterpart

Kathleen de Villa 09/29/2024

BEIJING, China — China’s military said on Saturday its air and naval forces conducted maneuvers in a disputed area of the South China Sea, hours after the country’s top diplomat discussed ways of reducing regional tension with…

Filipinos’ wallets fatter, but PH still among Asia’s poorest – report

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 09/29/2024

Filipinos’ wealth rose in 2023—just not enough to pluck the Philippines out of the group of poorer economies in the region, insurer Allianz Global said in a new report. Allianz Global said net financial assets per capita…

Rep. Marcoleta expelled from 5 House panels

Krixia Subingsubing 09/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Sagip Rep. Rodante Marcoleta, a known ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, has been stripped of his membership in five committees in the House of Representatives. Marcoleta lost…

52nd martial law anniversary brings spotlight on Duterte

Kathleen de Villa 09/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — On the 52nd anniversary of the 1972 declaration of martial law, rights groups refocused the spotlight on former President Rodrigo Duterte as another figure of tyranny in recent history. “Under Duterte, ‘martial law’ ceased…

24 dead after rain, farm damage reaches P600M – NDRRMC

Jordeene B. Lagare, Nestor Corrales 09/22/2024

The death toll due to the combined effects of Tropical Cyclones Ferdie, Gener and Helen and the southwest moonsoon has risen to 24, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Friday. In its…

Former member of Quiboloy’s ‘angel of death’ in police custody

Nestor Corrales 09/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A confessed former member of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s supposed private army “angels of death” is now under the custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP). PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo told reporters on Friday that…

US Embassy to launch new Visa Application Center in PH

09/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The US Embassy in the Philippines will open a new Visa Application Center (VAC), launch an updated visa appointment system, and expand call center services to US citizens in the Philippines starting on Sept.…

Dengue surge spurs blood supply monitoring in hospitals

Ruchelle Denise Demaisip 09/08/2024

ILOILO CITY — The rapid rise in dengue cases across Western Visayas has sparked renewed efforts by the Department of Health (DOH) in the region to ensure that hospitals are well-equipped to handle the surge in patients,…

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