Sacramento Plumber Celebrates Nearly Four Decades In Operation

MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Saturday warned taxi operators and drivers against overcharging, refusing passengers and other violations as millions of travelers are expected in transport terminals for the Undas break. Acting LTFRB Chairperson Atty. Greg Pua Jr. said the agency is issuing an early warning to remind taxi operators

MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water Foundation, the social development arm of Manila Water Company, inaugurated a Water Asset Installation and Rehabilitation project on October 15, Global Handwashing Day in Mandaluyong City. The WASH project was made possible with support from the Manila Water Makati-Mandaluyong Service Area, significantly improving water pressure and water availability for more

MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of birds have found a feeding and resting ground at Canarem Lake Bird Sanctuary in Victoria, Tarlac, where a recent bird-watching activity recorded 3,907 birds, highlighting the wetland’s importance as a refuge for migratory and resident species. Among the birds observed was the vulnerable Philippine duck (Anas luzonica), with 269 individuals

MANILA, Philippines — The investigation into the Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft crash that killed four pilots in Batangas will examine flight planning, pilot training, maintenance and command leadership, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Saturday. Teodoro said investigators would look into all aspects of the incident, stressing that established accident investigation procedures must

National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan warned criminology interns on Saturday that violating traffic rules, including riding motorcycles without helmets, could jeopardize their applications to become police officers.

ILOILO CITY — Some 41,868 people from 13,441 families have been affected by Super Typhoon Rosal in Northern Luzon and the Bicol region, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In its progress report as of 6 a.m. on Saturday, the DSWD said the affected population was spread across 91 barangays in

Ex-CM to defend Bukit Katil, Amanah Women's chief to contest Akmal's seat.

MANILA, Philippines—Members of the Senate minority on Saturday urged authorities to hold a dialogue with Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, following the announcement of a P50-million bounty for his capture. In a statement, the minority bloc senators said they stand with Dela Rosa in “defending his right to due process” and support his call to

MCA upset that five seats it previously contested were handed to PN.

MANILA, Philippines — A critically endangered kingfisher and several threatened and endemic wildlife species were recorded in Bicol Natural Park during biodiversity monitoring conducted in the second semester of 2026, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Bicol. The monitoring, conducted through the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office in Camarines

BN sticks to previously won seats, leaving PN to fight Harapan.

TACLOBAN CITY — A 15-year-old student died after he was reportedly struck by lightning while hiking with companions at Mt. Sayao in Barangay Villa Consuelo, Naval, Biliran, on Friday afternoon. The victim, identified only as “Jimy” in the police report, was declared dead at around 9 p.m. by Municipal Health Officer Ralph D. Bueno. According