Guard victim of hit and run in Mandaluyong
A security guard who was directing traffic in Mandaluyong City was run over after an SUV collided with and ran over him, Nico Waje reported in Unang Balita on Monday. …
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Single mom raped, stabbed by her cousin in Cavite
A 26-year-old single mother in Cavite was raped, robbed, and stabbed. The culprit is the cousin of the victim. In a report by Emil Sumangil on GMA News “24 Oras” …
Sardines, bread to increase prices
Food producers are expected to raise the pricing of essential items such as bread and sardines, citing increasing raw material costs. The Philippine Baking Industry Group (PhilBaking) wants to raise …
Mount Bulusan update as of June 6
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) update reported 29 volcanic earthquakes in Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon over the last 24 hours. The phreatic eruption recorded at 10:37 a.m. …
BI agents nab Korean wanted for telco fraud
The Bureau of Immigration said it is poised to deport a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in his country for involvement in telecommunications fraud. In a report to Immigration …
No recorded monkeypox case in the Philippines – DOH
No cases of monkeypox have been recorded in the Philippines, according to a Department of Health (DOH) official on Friday. “Wala pa po tayong nakikita hanggang sa araw na ito, …
Mel Tiangco loses appeal vs. ABS-CBN
Mel Tiangco’s appeal on the wrongful dismissal and suspension action against ABS-CBN for her presence in a TV commercial in 1995 has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. The high …
DOJ reviewing illegal drugs cases vs. De Lima
On Friday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it is reviewing illegal drug allegations against jailed Senator Leila de Lima after multiple witnesses retracted their testimony against her. Recantations …
Matches, lighters banned in MRT
The MRT-3 management now enforces strict security throughout its line. This is in line with the announcement released by the Office for Transportation Security to ensure that the security plan …
LTRB reiterates fare structures after ‘Priority Boarding Fee’ complaint vs. Joyride
The LTFRB informed all transport network companies (TNCs) and Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) or app-based ride-hailing service prices imposed by the agency under Memorandum Circular No. 2019-036. This is …
LTFRB to utilize ‘mystery riders’ amid excessive fares issue
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced on Thursday that it planned to use “mystery riders” as it cautioned app-based ride-hailing companies against charging excessive rates above its …
Ex-boyfriend kills missing Fil-Am in California – police
The death of a 24-year-old Filipino-American who had been missing since late January 2022 has been confirmed by the Oakley Police Department. Alexis Gabe was reported missing while driving to …
US supports Philippines’ fight against China’s fishing ban in WPS
On Thursday, the United States backed the Philippines in condemning Beijing’s unilateral seasonal fishing ban in the tumultuous South China Sea. The State Department cited a 2016 decision by a …
NBI-Cybercrime Division chief tagged in anomalous operation
The chief and staff of the National Bureau of Investigation-Cybercrime Division (NBI-CCD) were fired for their alleged involvement in an anomalous operation in Manila recently, according to the Department of …
Mindanao bombings suspect killed in Cotabato; 1 arrested
A member of the terrorist group Daulah Islamiyah (DI) was allegedly killed, and another was arrested in M’lang, Cotabato, on Wednesday, according to the military. The suspects are suspected of …
BI ready for influx of foreign students
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that it is ready for the possible influx of foreign students returning to the Philippines. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente vowed that they will ensure …
Migz Zubiri tells Robin Padilla to study hard
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri advised Senator-elect Robin Padilla to study hard because of his possible leadership in the constitutional amendment in the Senate. In his interview with TeleRadyo …
Recto asks President-elect Marcos to free De Lima
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Wednesday, June 1, called on the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to help free Senator Leila de Lima, who he …
BIR official arrested for accepting P500K cash to lower business tax
An official of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) was arrested for allegedly asking for “padulas” money to lower the taxes of his victimized businessmen in Zamboanga City. In a …
2 Korean fraudsters fall in Manila, Pasig – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of two South Koreans wanted by authorities in their country for telecommunications and financial fraud. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente …
Cop arrested for molesting pastor’s son inside police station
A policeman fell in jail after he allegedly molested a 15-year-old boy inside a station in Las Piñas City. On Wednesday, Mai Bermudez reported in Unang Balita that the incident …
Fish production drops in early 2022: PSA
According to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), fish production in the country dropped from January to March of 2022. In the released Fisheries Situation Report for the first …
MPBL suspends coach for spitting at player
A three-month suspension and a fine of P60,000 were imposed on an assistant coach who spat at a player in the middle of a game in the MPBL on Monday. …
Duterte says illegal drugs will create ‘dysfunctional’ families
On Tuesday, President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated that illegal narcotics would destroy the Philippines and lead to “dysfunctional” families. He claimed that organizations like the International Criminal Court found it easy …
Isabela City in Basilan placed under red alert after two explosions
Following two large explosions in the area Monday evening, the entire city of Isabela in Basilan province was placed on red alert. According to Cedric Castillo’s account on “24 Oras,” …
DA officials accused of vegetable smuggling, extortion attempt
During a House committee hearing on Tuesday, an agriculture cooperative accused a Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) officer of extortion and smuggling onions into the country, according to Tina Panganiban-Perez …