14 trafficking victims bound for Malaysia intercepted in Tawi-Tawi

CAMP S.K. PENDATUN: Maguindanao Norte – Government forces and members of the Municipal Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking (MIACAT) rescued 14 potential victims of human trafficking in Bongao port in Tawi-Tawi province over the weekend, officia…

Transport group head says strike lacks support from operators, drivers

MANILA: The vast majority of public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers want no part in the transport strike being orchestrated by Piston and Manibela.

The two major groups remain steadfast in their refusal to accept the government’s moderniz…

6K vacancies available in Davao Region for Labor Day Jobs Fair

DAVAO CITY: At least 6,147 job openings will be available during the celebration of the 122nd Labor Day on May 1, an official said Monday.

Lorraine Grace Ugsang, Department of Labor and Employment in Davao Region (DOLE-11) administrative officer, sai…

PNP: Cebu teen killed by accidental firing of bro’s gun

MANILA: The 14-year-old girl who was first reported to have been gunned down by an intruder in Cebu province was a victim of accidental firing, the Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified on Monday.

‘Ang totoo po aksidente po itong namatay dahil ‘…

Mahagnao Volcano and Natural Park emerges as new camping site in Leyte

BURAUEN: The Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park (MVNP) is one of the emerging destinations in Leyte province and nature lovers could check out this newest attraction that offers camping activities.

Municipal tourism officer Carmela Crebillo said there has…

Pangasinan town serves 32.8K pieces of native rice cakes

URBIZTONDO: Residents and visitors’ festive spirit won over the scorching 47 degrees heat in this town during a boodle fight that featured 32,860 slices of native rice cakes for the second Kanen Festival on Sunday.

Trays of rice cakes such as latik, …

BuCor promotes vigilant prison guard

MANILA: A female corrections officer was promoted on the spot over the weekend after preventing the attempted smuggling of suspected ‘shabu’ by a visitor into the National Bilibid Prison Medium Security Camp.

Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director Ge…