Butuan City, Philippines – The Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) is conducting a thorough investigation into a fatal accident involving a military vehicle in Davao City on Christmas Eve. Lt. Gen. Greg Almerol, the commander of Eastmincom, has order…
Cuenca, Batangas – The local government of Cuenca is capitalizing on the holiday season to attract tourists and boost the town’s economy. Mayor Alex Magpantay, in an interview on Christmas Day, emphasized the readiness of municipal employees and police…
Ankara, Turkey – The UN Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, expressed concerns that a UN Security Council resolution to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza might have limited impact without a ceasefire. Juliette Touma, a spokesperson for UNRWA, stated to …
Iloilo City, Philippines – The Iloilo provincial and city governments are enhancing their anti-drug campaign by purchasing sniffing dogs. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. stated that while securing the province’s long shorelines is challenging, the focus w…
Rome, Italy – Pope Francis, during the Christmas Eve mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, made a heartfelt appeal for peace in light of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Addressing approximately 6,500 attendees, he expressed that their hearts…
Butuan City, Philippines – Nine members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a series of clashes in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon province, on Christmas Day. According to Philippines News Agency, the encounters occurred in the villages of Can-ayan…
Manila, Philippines – Members of the House of Representatives in the Philippines called for unity and kindness during the Christmas season in a statement made on Monday. House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe emphasized the importance of transcending…
Cebu City, Philippines – Eduardo Montealto Jr., the regional director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Central Visayas (LTFRB-7), emphasized the importance of passenger safety in public transport during the holiday season. Ac…
Cebu City, Philippines – A Christmas Eve anti-drug sting operation in Cebu City resulted in the seizure of PHP13.6 million worth of shabu. Angelo Florex, an 18-year-old individual, was arrested in the operation led by the Police Regional Office-7’s Dru…
Manila, Philippines – The National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT), set for January 27 and 28, 2024, at Subic Bay Freeport in Olongapo, will feature the Philippines’ best triathletes. The event will include a range of categories such as Super Sprint Distanc…