Category : National Government


Manila Police Officers Relieved Over Viral Traffic Incident

Two rookie police officers from the Manila Police District Ermita station have been relieved following a viral dashcam video showing a traffic altercation with a civilian motorist. Authorities are investigating, with potential administrative charges and l

Tito Sotto vs. Grandfather Vicente: Political Legacy Comparison

Senator Tito Sotto faces indirect contempt charges for remarks on the Supreme Court, drawing comparisons to his grandfather Vicente Sotto's 1948 contempt case. Analysis reveals differences in their approaches and Cebuano political representation gaps.

Cebu City to Haul Garbage to Aloguinsan Amid Crisis

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announces plans to haul garbage to a private landfill in Aloguinsan, as Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña criticizes the lack of a unified waste management strategy and questions the waste-to-energy facility proposal.

Davao Deploys 4,169 Security for Araw ng Dabaw 2026

Authorities in Davao City will deploy at least 4,169 security personnel for the month-long 89th Araw ng Dabaw celebration from March 1 to 28, 2026, with additional forces on standby to ensure a safe and incident-free event.

Teen Arrested in Iloilo for Selling Homemade Revolver

A 16-year-old suspect was apprehended in Iloilo City for selling a homemade caliber .38 revolver during a police entrapment operation, highlighting efforts to combat illegal firearms and protect youth from criminal involvement.

Taiwanese Suspect Arrested in Manila Dismemberment Murder

Pasay police have apprehended the primary suspect in a horrific killing where a man's dismembered body was found in a blue drum in Binondo, Manila. The arrest followed intensive investigation and cooperation from multiple parties.

Marcos and Robredo to Meet in Naga City

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet with former Vice President and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo on February 21, 2026, during an inspection of anti-flood operations in Sagop Creek.

Pampanga Drug Bust Nets Seven, PDEA Awards Excellence Seal

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives and Mabalacat City police arrested seven suspects in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Dapdap, seizing shabu worth P61,200. Separately, PDEA awarded the Balangay Seal of Excellence to Santa Rita, Pampanga for o

Hontiveros: No Senator Arrest During Senate Sessions

Senator Risa Hontiveros upholds the Senate tradition that prohibits arresting any senator while the chamber is in session. She supports Senate President Vicente Sotto III's stance and emphasizes the need for a caucus discussion on protecting Senators Go a

Senate Should Not Shelter ICC Wanted Individuals, Lawyer Says

ICC-accredited lawyer Gilbert Andres emphasizes that the Philippine Senate must not serve as a refuge for individuals wanted for international crimes, following the identification of Senators Go and Dela Rosa as co-perpetrators in the Duterte ICC case.

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