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KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — A month after the deadly shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, the last of the three students who died in the incident was laid to rest on Saturday, Oct. 17, as grieving relatives renewed their call for justice. Angelito Perra, 14, who was shot in the back

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga— The police arrested a Nigerian who was allegedly in possession of ecstasy pills worth an estimated P5.96 million during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City late Friday night. In a statement on Saturday, the Angeles City police said the 46-year-old Nigerian national is on the list of “high-value individuals” under

MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman on Saturday said it has initiated a preliminary investigation against Cagayan Rep. Joseph Lasam Lara and members of his family over alleged financial interests in construction companies that bagged billions worth of government contracts. In a statement, the Ombudsman said Lara is being probed for possible plunder under Republic

MANILA, Philippines — The agreement between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) could be erased if the peace process remains unfinished, political scientist Yasmira Moner of the Mindanao State University said. This, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has yet to meet with the MILF Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim to sign

Sen. Erwin Tulfo posts an uncredited cartoon on his official Facebook page, where is being depicted to be stabbed by three of his fellow senators on Oct. 17, 2026. (PHOTO FROM ERWIN TULFO FB) MANILA, Philippines — Rather that directly addressing the issue with his colleagues, Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Saturday decided to take a swipe at

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The provincial government of Dinagat Islands broke ground on Friday, Oct. 16, for two major infrastructure projects worth a combined P164 million aimed at boosting the local food security and ecotourism. Gov. Nilo P. Demerey Jr. presided over the ceremonies in Barangay Llamera in Libjo town, marking the formal

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A 56-year-old motorcycle rider from Marikina City died on Friday evening, October 16, after his maxi-scooter rammed a parked truck along the national highway in Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur. In a report released Saturday, Police Capt. Derf Jay Maquinta, spokesperson for the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office (ZSPPO),

MARAMAG, Bukidnon — More than 65 percent of some 1,500 hectares of sugarcane fields infested by the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) in Bukidnon have been treated, as authorities race to save crops before the 2026–2027 sugar milling season opens in November. The Bukidnon Provincial Task Force, led by Gov. Rogelio Neil Roque and Quezon

CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The provincial government of La Union will build a 96-meter bridge in Barangay Bungol in Balaoan to replace a hanging bridge destroyed by Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-May)  in July 2025. The new bridge, which will cross the Nagsipol River, will cost nearly P12 million, funded by the provincial government. Construction is

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Mark Villar is pushing for a measure that seeks to grant tax credits to establishments granting mandatory discounts to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), promoting a fairer tax system while ensuring the continued delivery of benefits to these sectors. Under Senate Bill No. 2494, or the proposed “Tax Credit

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The provincial government of Ilocos Norte distributed rainwater catchment drums to 37 selected schools as part of efforts to conserve water and prepare for the possible effects of a strong El Niño. In an a statement Saturday, Gov. Cecilia Araneta-Marcos said she led the distribution of the catchment drums at the

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) is expanding its learner-led peer facilitation network through the My Buddy System alongside structured counseling and teacher check-ins to build safer, more supportive school environments, as part of its mental health and psychosocial support framework. Launched during the observance of National School Safety Week, the My Buddy