The National Bureau of Investigation would file charges against at least 13 people, including the operators of a private port in Cebu, over the smuggling of an estimated P13 billion worth of cigarettes, NBI Director Melvin Matibag announced yesterday...

The D’Aboville Foundation & Demo Farm, a Filipino-French non-profit organization established in 2004, has been selected to lead a five-year project proposal under the Phoenix Species Project.

A 26-year-old pastor surrendered on Sunday, following police monitoring operations over the killing of a 20-year-old nursing student in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro last week.

The Commission on Elections yesterday started deploying election paraphernalia for the special poll in Batanes on Nov. 28, Comelec Chairman George Garcia said.

The Department of Public Works and Highways has relieved four DPWH district engineers from their posts over alleged corruption, extortion of kickbacks and submission of falsified project readiness documents.

The Philippine National Police has found no evidence so far linking the son of Thomas Markle Sr. to alleged child sexual abuse activities being investigated by the PNP.

Charges have been filed against a lotto outlet teller and operator before the Caloocan City Regional Trial Court for allegedly using the establishment’s franchise as a front for an illegal numbers game.

The National Capital Region Police Office is stepping up night patrols, particularly in poorly lit streets, isolated areas and transport hubs where commuters and workers are vulnerable to crimes.

The Ateneo Law Alumni Association Inc. has conferred on Patricia Bunye, managing partner of Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia, the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award for Excellence in the Practice of Law.

Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon hinted yesterday that Gabriel Go of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has accepted the position of DOTr assistant secretary.