Another shabu peddler reportedly linked to few remaining members of the defunct Dawlah Islamiya fell in an entrapment operation in Barangay Alamada in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte on Friday, December 26.

Teamwork among provincial government units, local officials, national agencies and volunteers was credited for the successful hosting of the 33rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree held in Zambales from December 14 to 21.

The Interim Chief Minister has formally requested the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) parliament to convene a special session during the last three days of December in a bid to pass the proposed BARMM districting law.

A total of 2,841,788 commuters were transported for free during the “12 Days of Christmas” train rides program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

Five houses and a portion of a shopping mall caught fire in separate incidents in Manila a day after Christmas Day.

The Pasig River Esplanade has become a sought-after tourist destination, especially during the Christmas season.

Police are ready to assist in traffic management and other security-related concerns along EDSA as its rehabilitation gets underway.

The National Security Council (NSC) reiterated the government’s firm stance against armed insurgency and violence as the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) marked its 57th anniversary yesterday.

A member of the Abu Sayyaf who is wanted for kidnapping and illegal drug offenses surrendered to the police before Christmas Eve in Panamao town in Sulu.

Instead of celebrating the season, a car mechanic landed behind bars after police arrested him for beating his two sons on Christmas Day in Bulakan town.