Category: General

Nancy Binay vows to enhance governance in Makati

Manila: Senator Nancy Binay pledged to maintain Makati’s acclaimed social services, and prioritize education to address the current educational challenges as she filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) on Tuesday for mayor of the city.

In an intervi…

Police go after illegal drag racers in Bacolod City

BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) warned those involved in illegal drag racing that they could be arrested and penalized for violating the city ordinance and national laws prohibiting such acts.

Capt. Jonito Pastrana, BCPO public …

Manila’s Lacuna-Servo tandem to file reelection bid Oct. 3

Manila: Reelectionists Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo are set to file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) on Thursday.

In a statement Tuesday, the tandem’s camp said the two bets would file their COCs at the SM Manila Cinema 12…

‘Julian’ exits PAR, likely to reenter on Wednesday

Manila: Super Typhoon Julian has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Tuesday but is likely to reenter Wednesday morning, the weather bureau said.

Julian slightly intensified, packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center, and…

100 Bicol MSMEs aim for P25-M sales in Mandaluyong trade fair

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Bicol is aiming to generate PHP25 million in sales as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region participate in the Orgullo kan Bikol (OKB) Trade Fair at SM Megamall in Mand…

Senator condemns hazing death of Grade 11 student in Nueva Ecija

Manila: Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri on Tuesday condemned the hazing death of an 18-year-old student in Jaen, Nueva Ecija, calling it a heartbreaking tragedy and a reminder of the urgent need to end hazing.

In a statement, Zubiri said hazing is a crime…