Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Cops ‘planting’ evidence in Iloilo buy-bust under probe

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it is now investigating allegations of evidence planting by police officers during an anti-drug operation in Iloilo province.

The operation, which was caught on video, took place in Baranga…

Ordinance for installation of historical markers gets support

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA: An ordinance authorizing the provincial council on history and cultural heritage to install markers on statues, landmarks, and historic sites in the province of Antique received a favorable response from stakeholders during a c…

PAL resumes Clark-Basco flight

CLARK FREEPORT: The Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Tuesday resumed its Clark-Basco, Batanes flight at the Clark International Airport (CRK).

In his message, PAL Express president Rabbi Ang said, ‘ It gives us great pride to meet the demand for flights …

PNP forms task group to find Pampanga beauty queen, Israeli beau

MANILA: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Marbil has ordered the creation of a special investigation task group (SITG) to look into the disappearance of Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga 2024 candidate Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend…

DMW: ‘Aksyon Fund’ for OFWs in full swing under Marcos admin

MANILA: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assured that the implementation of its ‘Aksyon Fund’ to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is in full swing under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

During the pre-SONA (State …

Ride-hailing app rolls out advance booking to NAIA

MANILA: Ride-hailing app Grab has rolled out a new feature that allows passengers going to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to book their rides for up to seven days in advance starting this month.

Passengers only need to go to the app’s …

LGUs’ fiscal space enough for seniors, PWD programs in 2025

MANILA: A lawmaker on Tuesday said local government units (LGUs) would have enough fiscal space to spend on programs for the benefit of senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWD) as they are set to receive national tax allotment (NTA) worth P…