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Torre leads Visayas PNP reform push
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Stressing the need to move away from the traditional precinct-based policing, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III led a regional command conference in Iloilo over the weekend to advance...
Abby unveils one-stop ‘Makatizen Card’ center
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Makati Mayor Abby Binay led the inauguration of the new “Makatizen Card” center on the ground floor of the city hall main building over the weekend.
BuCor detainees’ artworks featured in exhibit
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Thirty-five artworks created by inmates from various facilities under the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) are on display at the Manila Clock Tower Museum.
Fire-hit Quezon City school opens today
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Classes will open as scheduled today at the San Francisco High School in Quezon City even after eight classrooms used by Grades 9 and 10 students were destroyed by a fire yesterday.
2 ‘extortionists’ using Liza Marcos’ name held
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The unauthorized use of a blinker led to the arrest of two men in Parañaque who were allegedly involved in an extortion scheme using the name of First Lady Liza Marcos, police announced over the weekend....
EPD deploys over 500 cops for ‘Oplan Balik Eskwela’
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 14, 2025 - 12:00am
The Eastern Police District (EPD), which services Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina and San Juan, has deployed more than 500 police officers in preparation for the school opening on Monday.
Abby distributes laptops for teachers, students
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 13, 2025 - 12:00am
Ahead of the opening of classes on June 16, Makati Mayor Abby Binay on Tuesday distributed laptops for teachers and staff of public schools in the city.
San Juan honors roots of revolution
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 13, 2025 - 12:00am
For many Filipinos, June 12 is a day of waving flags, grand speeches and declarations of patriotism.
2 cops axed over road rage assault on traffic enforcer
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Two Manila police officers involved in a road rage incident in Valenzuela have been ordered dismissed from service by the People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) of the city government.
Teves transferred to Camp Bagong Diwa jail
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 12, 2025 - 12:00am
A Manila court has ordered the transfer of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. to the Metro Manila District Jail at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig.
Court acquits drag artist Pura Luka Vega
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Drag artist Pura Luka Vega was acquitted by a Manila court of charges stemming from a viral performance that drew backlash in 2023. Vega dedicated the legal victory to the LGBT community.
PAOCC: 9,000 ex-POGO a scattered in Philippines
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 10, 2025 - 12:00am
Nearly a year after President Marcos banned Philippine offshore gaming operators, over 9,000 foreigners who worked in POGO hubs remain at large, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission.
PNP chief: CHR is our boss in protecting rights
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 10, 2025 - 12:00am
After years of tumultuous relationship, the Philippine National Police and the Commission on Human Rights are expected to forge closer ties under a new PNP chief who has repeatedly committed to respect and protect...
Protesters storm Senate gates: Follow the Constitution
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 10, 2025 - 12:00am
Members of various civil society groups, religious and cause-oriented organizations and opposition parties stormed the Senate complex in Pasay City yesterday to demand the immediate convening of an impeachment court...
Degamo widow seeks Teves jail transfer
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Expelled congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. should be transferred to the Manila City Jail, the widow of former Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo said out of fear that Teves might receive special treatment and esc...
Teves arraignment on Degamo slay set for June 10
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 7, 2025 - 12:00am
Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. is set to be arraigned at 2 p.m. on June 10 before the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 51 on charges linked to the 2023 Pamplona massacre.
Reward offered for info on goat dealers’ killers
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 6, 2025 - 12:00am
The local government of Calatagan in Batangas has offered P100,000 for any information that may lead to the arrest of people behind the murder of three goat dealers in Maguindanao del Sur.
Not guilty plea entered for Teves in gun case
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 6, 2025 - 12:00am
Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. pleaded not guilty to charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives during his arraignment before a Manila court yesterday.
NBI nabs suspect in lawyer’s slay
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 6, 2025 - 12:00am
A man accused of killing Cebu-based lawyer Joey Luis Wee in 2020 was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport yesterday.
5 dead in Pasig fire
by Mark Ernest Villeza - June 6, 2025 - 12:00am
Five people, including a baby and two children, died when a fire broke out in Barangay Buting, Pasig on Wednesday night.
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