Gov’t ready for March 15 transport strike

Malacanang has assured that necessary contingency measures will be in place to address the possible effects of the looming transport strike on March 15. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said the government has been tapping various concerned government agencies to …

Six wounded in explosions in Mindanao

Six people were wounded in separate explosions in Cotabato City and in Pigkawayan, North Cotabato last week. Last Thursday (March 1), three people were injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) blasted along Governor Gutierrez Avenue in Cotabato City last …

Bartolome reiterates one strike policy vs. jueteng

The Philippine National Police has reactivated an adhoc special police unit that will investigate and conduct interdiction operations against illegal gambling activities. PNP Chief Director General Nicanor Bartolome issued Letter of Instruction 05/2012, activating PNP Anti-Illegal Gambling-Special Operations Task Forces …

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 …