PNP probes officer’s death due to ‘friendly fire’ in Pampanga ops

MANILA: An investigation into reports that “friendly fire” killed a police officer during a recent anti-kidnapping operation in Pampanga province is underway, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday.

‘I don’t want to pre-empt the findings of…

Ringgit ends firmer against US dollar, major currencies

The ringgit ended the week on a stronger note against major currencies, rising 1.11 per cent versus the US dollar today, buoyed by improved sentiment amid a promising outlook, an analyst said.

At 6 pm, the ringgit climbed to 4.4200/4280 against the …

3.4K ‘exiting’ 4Ps beneficiaries in Sorsogon avail of gov’t services

LEGAZPI CITY: Some 3,485 exiting member beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Sorsogon province benefited from the three-day government service caravan of the Department of Social Welfare and Development-5 (DSWD-Bicol) and …

Police Receive Report On Cat Dragged By 4WD, JPV Opens IP

The police confirmed receiving a report over a video showing a cat being dragged by its neck and hanging from the back of a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle at Jalan Merak 5, Simpang Ampat, here yesterday.

Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) District Police …

Iloilo City develops income-generating program for elderly

ILOILO CITY: The local government here has developed a project that could give senior citizens a sense of purpose even after they retire from the workforce.

Special Assistant to the Mayor, Maria Mathilde Treñas, said the city government would introdu…

Teen Girl Remanded For Alleged Trespassing And Impersonation At Hospital

A teenage girl arrested for alleged trespassing and impersonation at a government hospital in Serdang yesterday has been remanded for two days until tomorrow.

Sepang Magistrate Muhammad Bukhori Md Ruslan issued the remand order against the 14-year-o…

DOLE readies inputs on Senate’s proposal to reduce holidays

MANILA: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is ready to provide inputs on the proposal of Senate President Francis Escudero to lessen the number of the country’s holidays.

In a press briefing Friday, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma ackn…