Nauwi sa trahedya ang pagkawala ng dalawang batang magkaibigan matapos silang matagpuang wala nang buhay sa loob ng isang nakaparadang sasakyan sa Barangay Tuyan, Naga City, Cebu. Kinilala ang mga biktima na sina Remart Cunag at Jeff Xian Abellar, kapwa pitong taong gulang, na iniulat na nawawala noong May 17 matapos umanong maglaro sa kanilang lugar. Ayon sa imbestigasyon, huling namataan sa CCTV ang dalawang bata habang papunta sa parking area kung saan kalaunan natagpuan a

A sanitary landfill collapsed Wednesday afternoon in New Carmen, Davao City, leaving one scavenger dead, two injured, and two women missing beneath the debris. Authorities recovered the body of a 30-year-old man who was buried under the collapsed garbage and later turned his remains over to his family. According to police investigators, continuous heavy rainfall caused water to build up beneath the landfill, weakening the ground and triggering the landslide. Parts of the coll

Behind the steady rhythm of classrooms, neighborhoods, and family homes lies a quieter crisis confronting the city’s youngest residents. From January to March this year, the City Social Welfare and Development Office recorded 33 child abuse cases, 48 incidents involving Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL), and 30 Children at Risk (CAR) cases—figures that authorities say reveal the urgent need to move beyond reactive intervention toward long-term prevention. For the city

BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio City Council is considering lifting the legal drinking age from 18 to 21 under proposed revisions to the city’s Revised Liquor Code, as officials review amendments aimed at strengthening alcohol regulation. Councilor Elmer Datuin, chair of the Committee on Health, said the measure seeks to strengthen protections for young people, particularly students, in a city with a large college population that may be exposed to alcohol-related risks. “Baguio City

Tinanggal sa puwesto ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) ang dalawang opisyal ng DPWH-Cordillera Administrative Region matapos ang trahedya sa Beckel, La Trinidad, Benguet kung saan nasawi ang isang siklista matapos mahulog sa bangin sa bahagi ng kalsadang may pagguho. Inalis ni DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon sa kanilang posisyon sina District Engineer Isagani Cayme at Engineer III Marjory Banao dahil umano sa kawalan ng sapat na road safety signages at traffic cont

Amid growing water pollution concerns in Baguio City, the Environmental Management Division of the City Environment and Parks Management Office (EMD-CEPMO) warned that improperly disposed dog feces have become a potential source of contamination in the city’s river systems, adding to existing wastewater and sewer problems. EMD Head Engr. Sofronio Pascua and Environmental Management Specialist Bernadette Pagteilan explained that improperly disposed animal waste continues to af

Despite heavy rains, protesters gathered at Malcolm Square in Baguio City on May 16 as local anti-corruption groups staged an indignation rally over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case and the alleged arrest warrant involving Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. Rain poured steadily over Baguio City on May 16, but it did not stop residents and advocacy groups from gathering at Malcolm Square to stage an indignation rally centered on recent national political controversies

A silent threat may once again be spreading across Barangay Irisan—not through crowded streets or public gatherings, but through stagnant water hidden in homes and communities. Following a recent mosquito larvae survey conducted by the City Health Services Office (CHSO), Irisan was again identified as a high-risk area for dengue fever, prompting health officials to intensify warnings and preventive campaigns before cases escalate. Health workers inspected 100 households in Ba

Colorful exhibits, cultural displays, and travel promotions welcomed visitors as the Regional Travel Fair officially opened on May 16 at Baguio Convention Center for its business-to-consumer sessions led by tourism stakeholders and local government officials. Organized in partnership with the Department of Tourism and city government representatives, the event gathers participating provinces from different regions of the country to promote local tourism, culture, and economic

Mahigit P15.6 milyong halaga ng hinihinalang shabu at isang baril ang nasabat ng Philippine National Police (PNP) sa isinagawang buy-bust operation sa Davao City noong gabi ng Mayo 14. Arestado sa operasyon ang isang 22-anyos na lalaki na kinilalang alyas “Bai” sa Barangay Bago Gallera, Davao City. Ayon sa PNP, umabot sa tinatayang 2.3 kilo ng hinihinalang shabu ang nakumpiska mula sa suspek, na may standard drug price na nasa P15.64 milyon. Narekober din ng mga awtoridad an

The Baguio City Council on May 11 scrutinized delays and operational issues hounding several city sports infrastructure projects, including the swimming pool, Youth Convergence Center, outdoor sports facility, and sports oval. During the council’s regular session, John Rhey Mananeng raised concerns over the stalled construction of the city swimming pool, which has reportedly been suspended since 2025 despite being over 70 percent complete. Johnny Degay, head of the City Build

Four Benguet police officers are being hailed as heroes after risking their own safety to rescue and administer first aid to victims of a vehicular accident along the dangerous Lamut-Shilan Road in La Trinidad, Benguet. PSMS Morgan A. Biadno, PSSg Ronalyn P. Pagtud, PSSg Reynald W. Cabesa, and PCpl Joerex T. Dulay received the Medalya ng Pagkilala from the Benguet Police Provincial Office for their swift and decisive response during the May 5, 2026 accident. According to Beng

Police intercepted about P4 million worth of expired frozen meat products, which were supposedly being illegally recycled, repacked, and sold online, at a warehouse in Barangay Tañong, Marikina City. The operation came after an online buyer saw and complained that the frozen meat was expired, and sought to return the product. “Nung nakita po niya na expired ay kinontak niya ‘yung kanyang agent para i-inform na ‘yung kanyang nabili ay hindi na maganda ‘yung texture, may amoy n

BAGUIO CITY — The Montañosa Film Festival 2026 is expanding its reach beyond physical screening venues as selected official entries become available for online streaming through the Filicoola app beginning May 10. A total of 15 films from this year’s festival lineup will be featured in a special limited-time online showcase, allowing audiences across the Philippines and abroad to experience regional and independent cinema from anywhere. Viewers may stream individual films or

ATOK, Benguet — A Benguet councilor is urging the Department of Agriculture (DA) to suspend its planned importation of 6,000 metric tons of carrots, warning that the move could further burden local farmers already suffering from low farmgate prices despite high market costs. Atok Councilor Kelly Denn Tomas, together with agricultural researchers and civil society groups, called on the DA to reconsider the importation plan and explain the basis for the decision before implemen

A tricycle driver died after a passenger bus allegedly veered into the opposite lane and crashed into several vehicles along the national highway in Barangay Santiago, Bauang La Union on Wednesday night. According to Police Capt. Ronald Millari Jr., deputy chief of the Bauang Municipal Police Station, the bus was traveling southbound when its driver reportedly fell asleep while driving. Initial investigation showed the bus crossed into the opposite lane and collided with an S

Patay ang isang 22-anyos na estudyante ng Criminology matapos malunod sa isang malamig na bukal sa Cabadbaran City nitong Sabado ng hapon, Mayo 2. Kinilala ang biktima sa alyas na “Kyle,” residente ng Barangay Ampayon. Ayon sa ulat ng pulisya, nagtungo ang biktima sa Sitio Lusong kasama ang kanyang nobya at kapatid nito upang maligo sa malamig na bukal. Sa kalagitnaan ng pagligo, napunta umano ang biktima sa mas malalim na bahagi ng tubig at hindi na muling nakaahon. Agad na

BAGUIO CITY — In a bid to address long-standing delays and bureaucratic bottlenecks, Baguio on May 4 kicked off National Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month with a campaign to cut red tape and speed up government services through digitalization. As part of the nationwide campaign to end red tape, the city’s participation signals a commitment to faster, simpler, and more transparent public service at the City Hall grounds. Led by Mayor Benjamin Magalong and Anti-Red Tape Autho

Natagpuan ng mga pulis ang bangkay ng isang 74-anyos na babae na nakabaon sa lupa, kung saan nakausli ang bahagi ng kanyang katawan, sa isang liblib na lugar sa Barangay Daklan, Bokod, Benguet. Agad na nadakip ang itinuturong suspek, ang 34-anyos na anak ng biktima, na posibleng humarap sa kasong parricide. Ayon sa ulat ng lokal na pamahalaan, agad na nirespondehan ng mga awtoridad ang insidente matapos makatanggap ng impormasyon mula sa mga residente hinggil sa kahina-hinala

More than 102,000 residents from 87 barangays in the Bicol Region have been affected by the continuing unrest of Mayon Volcano, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). At least 5,440 evacuees are currently staying in evacuation centers as authorities continue distributing relief goods, N95 masks, clean water, and other essential supplies to affected communities. Over the weekend, Mayon recorded a strombolian eruption, continuous pyroclastic flows, and heavy ashfall, p