Freshman law student dies from hazing

A freshman law student of San Beda College died following injuries sustained during a fraternity hazing in Antipolo City Sunday (February 19). According to reports, unidentified men rushed the victim, Marvin Reglos, 25, to Unciano Medical Center in Antipolo City …

Abu Sayyaf member arrested in Zamboanga City

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the Intelligence Unit of the Philippine Air Force have arrested a sub-commander of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group Tuesday (February 14) in Zamboanga City. In a report to CIDG Director Samuel Pagdilao …

2 Europeans kidnapped in Tawi-tawi

Five gunmen seized two European tourists and a Filipino photographer who were bird watching in Tawi-tawi last Wednesday (February 1). Fifty-two year-old Ewold Horn from The Netherlands and forty-seven year-old Lorenzo Vinciguerre from Switzerland were taking pictures of rare birds …

Nephew, bodyguard of slain Batangas vice mayor killed

Assassins shot and killed a nephew and bodyguard of slain Talisay Vice Mayor Florencio Manimtim Jr in barangay Tumaway in Talisay, Batangas Tuesday morning (January 17), reports said. Manimtim’s nephew Danny Omania and bodyguard Joel Caringal were onboard a car …

Palace confirms jamming cellular phone services in Manila

Malacanang Monday (January 9) said it has asked telecommunication companies to temporarily disconnect their services in some areas of the city of Manila, particularly along the route of the Black Nazarene procession. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said the cellular …

Aquino confirms possible terrorist attack during Nazarene feast

Malacanang has confirmed intelligence reports of possible terrorist attacks during the feast of the Black Nazarene on Monday (January 9). In a press conference at the Palace, President Benigno Aquino III said he has been meeting with the national security …

Gov’t campaign vs. firecrackers on

Health Secretary Enrique Ona has announced the government’s firework-injury reduction campaign, dubbed Aksyon: Paputok Injury Reduction (APIR). APIR which also means ‘Give me five’ in local slang, focuses on the complete set of fingers representing five reminders to prevent injury …