Regional News

DFA hopeful for ‘positive development’ in talks to free Houthi-held Filipino seafarers

MANILA (November 19) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is seeing “something positive” in ongoing efforts to secure the release of Filipino seafarers held by Houthi rebels in...

Davao de Oro rolls out faster, fully digital health referral system

NABUNTURAN (November 19) ---  Davao de Oro has officially launched its new Integrated Referral Information System (DDO-IRIS), giving...

DSWD appeals: Don’t give alms — help IPs, street families the right way

MANILA (November 19) — As the Christmas season approaches, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is...

Child abuse cases in Caraga down 20%, but online threats surge

BUTUAN CITY (November 19) — Child abuse cases in Caraga fell by 20% this year, police reported, even...

BARMM lawmakers push to institutionalize ₱10,000 Ramadan bonus for regional workers

Photo courtesy: Bangsamoro Government COTABATO CITY (November 19) — Lawmakers in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) are seeking to...
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Soldiers rescue abducted British businessman, wife in Sulu

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Government troops rescued a British businessman and his Filipino wife following a clash against their captors, Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits, in...

NHA allocates P20-M for Zambo footbridge project

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The National Housing Authority (NHA) has allocated PHP20 million to build a concrete footbridge for those living in houses on stilts in...

Bomb explodes inside town Mayor’s house in Zamboanga

An explosion struck outside the house of  Pangutaran, Sulu municipal Mayor Asri Taib, in Bienvenido Drive,  Barangay Canelar Moret, Zamboanga City, around 4:00 a.m...

Lt. Honest Tosoc returns P107k left inside his store

DAVAO CITY -- True to his name, retired Army soldier, 2Lt. Honest Tosoc, returned a bag containing P107,000 cash, left by an...

Gov’t foils bomb plot

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Security forces have foiled an attempt of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) to conduct bombings in Basilan province, officials said Wednesday. Brig....

Gunmen kidnapped British national and his Filipina wife in Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur

 DAVAO CITY --- A British National and his Filipina wife were kidnapped by still unidentified armed men in Barangay Alindahaw, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur...
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