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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:28:00 +0800Supreme Court: 'True intent' key in voluntary surrender
The Supreme Court ruled that the appreciation of "voluntary surrender" as a mitigating circumstance must be based on an offender’s true intent and the totality of circumstances rather than a rigid, technical timeline.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:53:00 +0800
Vico Sotto files election overspending, perjury raps vs Discaya
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto filed a complaint before the Commission on Elections on Thursday, February 19, against former mayoral candidate and embattled contractor Sarah Discaya, accusing her of overspending and perjury during the 2025 electoral cam...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:36:00 +0800
Guiao sees victory on funding case as chance for Philippine sports' 'rebirth'
A “rebirth” for Philippine sports.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +0800
2nd 'Lord of the Rings' movie to return to Philippine cinemas
"The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" continues the story of Frodo, who possesses the One Ring, and his companion Samwise Gamgee as they attempt to reach Mordor with the help of the skulking creature Gollum.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:27:00 +0800
Milo Marathon marks 50th anniversary with multiple races
Fifteen national races headlined by a grand opener in Pasay then a finale in Clark make up the 50th anniversary of the Milo Marathon as the country’s longest and biggest running series.
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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:28:00 +0800Supreme Court: 'True intent' key in voluntary surrender
The Supreme Court ruled that the appreciation of "voluntary surrender" as a mitigating circumstance must be based on an offender’s true intent and the totality of circumstances rather than a rigid, technical timeline.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:53:00 +0800
Vico Sotto files election overspending, perjury raps vs Discaya
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto filed a complaint before the Commission on Elections on Thursday, February 19, against former mayoral candidate and embattled contractor Sarah Discaya, accusing her of overspending and perjury during the 2025 electoral cam...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:21:00 +0800
BSP implements first rate cut of 2026
This brings the reverse repurchase target rate to 4.25% on Thursday, February 19, down from 4.50% at its December 2025 meeting.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:55:00 +0800
Senate urged: Strike out Marcoleta’s statement on giving up Kalayaan islands
The local government unit (LGU) of the Kalayaan Island Group has written to Senate President Tito Sotto to expunge Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s ‘defeatist’ remarks from the chamber’s records.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0800
De Lima: Duterte's ICC waiver belies defense claim he is mentally unfit
Rep. Leila de Lima said former president Rodrigo Duterte's waiver and declaration contradict his defense's arguments that he is not of sound mind.
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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Militiaman shoots 5 colleagues; 3 killed
Three members of the government paramilitary group Civilian Active Auxiliary were killed while two others were wounded after their colleague allegedly shot them inside their patrol base in Pinukpuk, Kalinga on Tuesday night.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Rob suspect slain in Laguna ‘shootout’
A man wanted for robbery was killed in an alleged shootout during a police operation against loose firearms in Cabuyao City in this province on Tuesday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
PNP intensifies intel efforts amid alleged spy’s arrest
The arrest of a Mongolian national in Iba, Zambales for alleged espionage has prompted the Philippine National Police (PNP) to intensify its intelligence efforts against potential spies.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Special non-working days declared in 6 areas
Malacañang has declared special non-working days in six areas to allow residents to participate in the celebration of local festivals and anniversaries next month.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Driver hunted over murder of ex-village chief’s widow
Police are tracking down the driver of the widow of a former barangay chairman, whose remains were found buried in a family-owned property in Angeles, Pampanga on Monday.
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Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:27:00 +08001 dies in highway head-on collision
A RIDER died in a motorcycle-sports utility vehicle head-on collision in a west coast village of Zamboanga City, the police reported Thursday, October 11, 2023.Police Major Ramon Aquiatan, Zamboanga City Police Station 10 chief, said the incident hap...
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:25:00 +0800
Young farmer survives bolo attack
A YOUNG farmer survived, although wounded, in a bolo attack by his drinking buddy in an east coast village of Zamboanga City, as reported by the police on Thursday, October 12, 2023The Zamboanga City Police Station 2 (ZCPS2) reported the incident hap...
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:20:00 +0800
2 Basilan town officials ink peace covenant
OFFICIALS of Tabuan-Lasa and Hadji Mohammad Ajul towns in Basilan province have signed a peace covenant vowing to ensure peaceful conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023 on October 30, 2023.The signing of the peace cove...
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:16:00 +0800
Barmm to launch housing loan program
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) is launching a housing loan program in the fourth quarter of 2023 aiming to offer affordable housing units for Barmm employees.A total of 100 housing units constructed in Semba village, Datu...
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:57:00 +0800
PCG man nabbed for transporting smuggled cigarettes
A PERSONNEL of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was arrested while transporting smuggled cigarettes in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Wednesday, October 10, 2023.Police Colonel Diomarie Albarico, Zamboanga del Sur police direc...