Philippines Nation
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:22:00 +0800PCG station commander shot dead by unidentified gunman
A Philippine Coast Guard station commander was shot and killed while inside his vehicle in Ipil town in Zamboanga Sibugay on Wednesday, January 15.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Student nabbed for drugs
A college student was arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal drug activities in Kidapawan, Cotabato on Wednesday.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Guard electrocuted while picking mangoes
A security guard died after a metal stick he was using to pick mangoes accidentally touched a live wire in Bacoor, Cavite on Wednesday.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Cebu to host ASEAN tourism event
Up to 5,000 delegates from various countries are expected to attend the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Cebu later this month.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800PNP ordered to probe Jazmines’ disappearance
The Court of Appeals has ordered the Philippine National Police and the Commission on Human Rights to investigate the disappearance of activist James Jazmines, who has been missing since 2024.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Marcos Jr. vows aid for landfill collapse victims
President Marcos yesterday vowed to ensure accountability in the collapse of a mountain of garbage at a private landfill in Cebu City as well as provide assistance to families of the victims.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Fire hits DPWH office in Baguio; files damaged
A fire hit the office of the Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordilleras in this city yesterday.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Makati prosecutor summons Barzaga
The Makati prosecutor’s office has issued a subpoena against suspended Cavite Rep. Francisco Barzaga in connection with the two counts of cyber libel filed against him by business tycoon Enrique Razon.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Free WiFi available on EDSA busway
Commuters waiting for carousel buses may now access the internet for free after the government installed WiFi sites on the EDSA busway’s 17 stations.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800LTO waives medical, courier fees for OFWs
The Land Transportation Office has issued a memorandum granting free medical examination and courier services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) renewing their driver’s licenses.