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Why jeepneys are stopping: How fuel prices, taxes, and policy delays are driving a transport crisis

MANILA  (April 7) — The decision of jeepney operators to halt trips is not just a labor issue—it is the visible edge of a broader economic shock driven by...

PDEA-9 nabs ‘high-value’ shabu dealer linked to BARMM network in P6.8-M bust

COTABATO CITY  (April 7) — Anti-narcotics agents have arrested a suspected high-value drug dealer with alleged links to...

P2.5-M cigarette bust in Davao points to persistent illicit trade networks

DAVAO CITY (April 7)  — The seizure of P2.5 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in Barangay Ma-a...

Bukidnon town builds first LGU-run septage plant in NorMin—but can local systems fix PH sanitation gaps?

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon  (April 7) — A P23.9-million septage treatment plant (STP) in Barangay Alae is nearing completion...

102 OFWs from Soccsksargen Flee Middle East Conflict, Face Uncertain Return Home

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato (April 7) — At least 102 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Soccsksargen region...
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Gov’t troops recover IED in Maguindanao town

COTABATO CITY – While conducting clearing operations on Monday, government troops recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) in Barangay Salman, Ampatuan, Maguindanao. “Troops of the...

Lockdown imposed in country’s southern backdoor town

ZAMBOANGA CITY – A one-month lockdown has been imposed in Turtle Islands (Taganak) town in Tawi-Tawi province to protect the residents against possible...

PNP internal cleansing program to continue – police official

DIPOLOG CITY – The internal cleansing program of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will continue in order to instill strict discipline among policemen.  This...

Kuwaiti employer sentenced to death for killing Filipina domestic worker

MANILA – The Kuwaiti employer of Jeanelyn Villavende, the overseas Filipino worker who was tortured and killed in Kuwait, has been sentenced to death by...

DOH: ‘Contaminated water’ is probable cause of diarrhea outbreak in Davao Occidental

DAVAO CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) Davao confirmed on Sunday the outbreak of diarrhea in Barangay Butuan, Jose Abad Santos town in...

Sports complex soon to rise in Mati City

DAVAO CITY – The Davao Oriental Provincial Sports Complex will soon rise in Barangay Don Martin Marundan in  Mati City Mati City, the capital...
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