LTFRB chief’s family still ‘shaken’ after armed men intrude into home

MANILA: Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chair Teofilo Guadiz III on Thursday said the recent intrusion of at least 10 armed men at his family’s home has left them ‘deeply unsettled.’

In a statement, Guadiz said the intrus…

PDEA: Quick destruction of seized drugs to curb recycling schemes

MANILA: The bill seeking the prompt destruction of seized illegal drugs in operations will put an end to the cycle of drug pilferage and recycling, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Thursday.

‘The bill, once approved by Congress, …

VP Sara cites Badoy, Celiz as symbols of Philippine integrity

MANILA: Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte on Thursday cited Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) hosts Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey “Ka Eric” Celiz as a reflection of a country that upholds integrity.

This was after Badoy an…

413 Albay farmers receive land titles under CARP

MANILA: A total of 413 agrarian reform beneficiaries in Albay province have received their electronic land titles (e-titles) from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR).

In an interview on Thursday, Maria Flora Serra, DAR-Albay information officer, …

Coast Guard ensures safe, secure holiday travel in W. Visayas

BACOLOD: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is ensuring safe and secure sea travel during the Christmas and New Year holidays in Western Visayas, its top official in the region said on Thursday.

In an interview here, Capt. Weniel Azcuna, acting command…

Bago City promotes sustainable Christmas celebration

BACOLOD: The City of Bago in Negros Occidental, declared as one of the world’s Top 100 Green Destinations in 2023, is highlighting sustainable tourism in this year’s Christmas celebration.

At the Bantayan Park, decorations are mostly made of zero pla…

Aid pours in for over 8K individuals displaced by Cebu fire

MANILA: Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Thursday released PHP10 million in financial aid for the 8,013 individuals left homeless after a massive fire razed their houses in Sitio Sta. Maria, Barangay Pusok in Lapu-Lapu City.

Mayor Junard Chan received th…