VP Sara, Ex-Speaker Velasco deny cash delivery claims, question witness’ credibility
MANILA — The camps of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio and former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco have dismissed allegations of cash deliveries involving them,...
Dela Rosa surrender deadline expires; PNP intensifies manhunt
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa following the expiration of his voluntary surrender...
More than 5,000 die from Ebola Congo’s deadliest outbreak
KINSHASA — More than 5,000 people have died from an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, government data shows.
Eight of 26...
More than 1,300 arrested as clashes follow French mass protests
PARIS — More than 1,300 arrests were made as hundreds of thousands of people took part in another day of protests across France followed...
Suspect in shooting of Capiz radio anchor arrested
ILOILO City – Police arrested a 42-year-old man tagged as one of the suspects in the shooting of a radio broadcaster in Roxas City,...
Notorious thief falls in Roxas City buy-bust
ROXAS City – A 25-year-old resident with a history of theft and drug offenses is back in police custody after selling an illegal firearm...
High-value target nabbed in San Enrique; P544K ‘shabu’ seized
ILOILO — A 48-year-old resident of San Enrique, Iloilo tagged as a high-value individual was arrested and around 80 grams of suspected shabu...
CEMETERY VISITORS FACE HEAT, DENGUE THREATS; Health authorities brace for medical emergencies
ILOILO City – With an average of 50 medical emergencies recorded per cemetery during last year’s All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days observance, health...
BFP: Candles can be ‘day of the dead’ fire traps
ILOILO City – Candles lit to honor the dead could turn into deadly fire traps for the living, particularly when left burning in unattended...
Annual ‘day of the dead’ brings livelihood boost to the living
ILOILO City – The observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2, respectively, is providing additional income opportunities...