Newslights

PNP reviews bomb threat protocols as school scares spread nationwide

MANILA (October 29) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a review of its bomb threat response protocols following a series of security scares at schools and universities,...

Lustre arrest puts PNP’s political independence under scrutiny

MANILA (October 29) — A 72-year-old journalist was arrested, handcuffed and taken into custody without being told who...

Davao Region leads in IP learners, but gaps in schooling persist

DAVAO CITY (October 29) — With 255,385 Indigenous Peoples (IP) learners—the largest number nationwide—Davao Region faces a critical...

Bishop challenges development that displaces indigenous communities

MANILA (October 29) — Development cannot be called progress when indigenous communities lose their homes and livelihoods without...

Davao Museum opens study gallery to protect Mindanao’s cultural heritage

DAVAO CITY (October 29) — Mindanao’s ethnographic heritage has found a temporary refuge in an 84-square-meter, climate-controlled gallery...
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Duterte confers Presidential awards to outstanding DFA officials

DAVAO CITY (June 19)  --- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday led the 120th founding anniversary celebration of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and...

Avanceña, Go inaugurate multi-million projects in Nueva Ecija town

GEN. MAMERTO NATIVIDAD, Nueva Ecija – President Rodrigo Duterte’s partner, Cielito "Honeylet" Avanceña, and Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher "Bong" Go on...

Cargo truck vs. passenger van: 19 hurt

MAKILALA, North Cotabato  (June 18) - At least 19 persons were injured when a Toyota Hi-Ace commuter van collided  with a cargo truck, the...

Davao City records 562 dengue cases

DAVAO CITY--The Davao City Health Office (CHO) has now recorded 562 confirmed dengue cases from January up to the second week of June this...

No more “firing squad” photo for suspects-Abayalde

DAVAO CITY (June 14) ---  Effective immediately, the Philippine National Police will stop presenting suspects to the members of the press, in compliance to...

Surigao ‘plogging’ nets over 1,500-kilo trash

SURIGAO CITY--This city has caught up with the latest pro-environment fitness trend called "plogging", or jogging while picking up trash. Organizers said a total of...
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