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LTO suspends driver’s license over knife threat
by Christine Boton - July 17, 2025 - 12:00am
The Land Transportation Office has suspended for 90 days the license of a driver accredited by ride-hailing platform InDrive after a video showing him threatening passengers with a bladed weapon went viral on social...
LTFRB cracks down on overloaded PUVs
by Christine Boton - July 10, 2025 - 12:00am
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has reiterated its warning to public utility vehicle operators against passenger overloading.
Issued vs China-funded Samal-Davao bridge project
by Christine Boton - July 4, 2025 - 12:00am
The office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources  in Davao region has given assurance that it will comply with the writ of kalikasan issued by the Supreme Court (SC) against a China-funded Samal-Davao...
Rice max SRP lowered to P43/K by July 16
by Christine Boton - July 4, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will implement a lower maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice beginning July 16, reducing the price ceiling to P43 per kilo from the current P45.
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits offshore Davao Occidental
by Christine Boton - June 29, 2025 - 12:00am
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Occidental yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
15 areas face danger level heat index
by Christine Boton - April 10, 2025 - 12:00am
Fifteen areas across the Philippines are expected to experience dangerously high heat index levels ranging from 42 to 44 degrees Celsius today, according to the latest bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical...
Manibela may extend transport strike
by Christine Boton - March 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The three-day transport strike launched by Manibela may be extended until tomorrow due to what it claimed was the government’s lack of urgency in addressing the group’s demands.
Marilaque stunt survivor’s license revoked
by Christine Boton - February 13, 2025 - 12:00am
The Land Transportation Office has revoked the driver’s license of the survivor in the Marilaque Highway motorcycle stunt exhibition that left a motovlogger dead.
Cold monsoon, shear line persist
by Christine Boton - January 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines continues to experience varied weather conditions as the northeast monsoon, or amihan, and the easterly winds dominate the country’s weather patterns.
BuCor OKs Taguba transfer from NBP to House
by Christine Boton - November 30, 2024 - 12:00am
Citing security concerns, the Bureau of Corrections has approved the temporary transfer of businessman Mark Taguba to the House of Representatives detention facility.
High-tech threats to polls tackled
by Christine Boton - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
Ranking officials of the Commission on Elections, Philippine National Police, National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections and leading digital experts from India, Singapore, the United States and the Philippines...
Makati posts highest GDP growth in 2023
by Christine Boton - November 26, 2024 - 12:00am
The Makati government achieved a 6.3-percent growth in Gross Domestic Product in 2023, with its GDP valued at P1.18 trillion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Muntinlupa begins holiday season with Christmas tree lighting ceremony
by Christine Boton - November 17, 2024 - 12:00am
The festive spirit has officially arrived in Muntinlupa City as the local government hosted a grand Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the city hall grounds last Friday night.
Masbate’s most wanted arrested in Parañaque
by Christine Boton - November 17, 2024 - 12:00am
Masbate’s most wanted person was arrested during a manhunt operation last Thursday in Parañaque City.
‘No mercy’ crackdown set after drug bust near Palace
by Christine Boton - October 26, 2024 - 12:00am
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla yesterday issued a stern warning to drug syndicates, declaring a “no mercy” approach following the arrest of a suspected drug pusher operating within the Malacañang...
‘Plea bargain deal by Quiboloy aide won’t affect cases’
by Christine Boton - October 13, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Justice guaranteed that the criminal charges against Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy in Philippine courts remain unstirred by the plea bargain agreement with US prosecutors of one...
41 POGOs to close by end of 2024
by Christine Boton - September 22, 2024 - 12:00am
A total of 41 Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators have expressed their intent to cease operations by the end of 2024, in compliance with President Marcos’ directive to ban all POGOs in the country.
Cop, wife shot dead
by Christine Boton - September 17, 2024 - 12:00am
A police officer and his wife were gunned down by an unidentified assailant in Muntinlupa before dawn yesterday.
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