Wednesday, 9 September 2026

NPA officer killed, firearm seized in Sorsogon clash

LEGAZPI CITY: An officer of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed while a high-powered firearm was seized in a clash between government troops and rebels in Barangay Biriran, Juban town in Sorsogon province on Tuesday, the 9th Infantry Division (9ID)…

Iloilo City leaders support new DepEd chief

ILOILO CITY: Two Ilonggo leaders rallied behind Senator Sonny Angara following his appointment as the new head of the Department of Education (DepEd), replacing Vice President Sara Duterte, who will relinquish the Cabinet post on July 19.

Rep. Julien…

DPWH eyes opening of controversial Ungka flyover in November

ILOILO CITY: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is hoping to fully open the controversial Ungka flyover in November this year as it announced the 65 percent accomplishment in the ongoing rectification works.

DPWH Regional Director San…

Man yields P1.2-M kush, ecstasy in Pasay buy-bust

MANILA: Operatives of the Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) seized more than PHP1.2 million worth of kush (high-grade marijuana) and ecstasy in a buy-bust in Pasay City on Wednesday.

In a report, PDEG chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar M…

2 Negros LGUs get P2.4-M fund for women digital skills training

BACOLOD CITY: The Negros Occidental provincial government has provided a PHP2.4 million counterpart fund for the digital skills training and employment package for women in two local government units here.

The recipients are San Carlos City and Calat…

Kemba Walker retires after 12 NBA seasons

ISTANBUL: Kemba Walker, a four-time All-Star, has retired as a professional basketball player after a 12-year NBA career.

“Basketball will forever be a part of my life so this isn’t goodbye. I’m excited for what’s next,” Walker said in a post on X on…