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Mangaldan reminds seniors: Processing of gov’t benefits is free
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (148+ words) Local officials in Mangaldan, Pangasinan have started processing documents for octogenarians and nonagenarians to help them claim benefits under national senior citizen laws, with a reminder that the entire process is free of charge. The effort follows Republic Act 10868, or…...
South African caught at NAIA with ₱40M suspected shabu in backpack
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (212+ words) A South African national was intercepted upon his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after he was discovered to be allegedly hiding six kilos of suspected shabu worth over P40 million in his backpack. According to a report on…...
Off-duty PCG personnel saves boy from drowning in Zamboanga City
3+ week, 2+ day ago (180+ words) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday commended the heroism of an off-duty PCG personnel who saved a child from drowning in Zamboanga City. In a statement, the PCG lauded the professionalism of PO3 Al-Shier Alimuddin, who is assigned to Coast…...
New Year baby born in Mandaue City
3+ week, 6+ day ago (266+ words) A New Year baby was born in Mandaue City. Cindy Alinsunod, the baby's mother, was set to deliver by January 11, 2026 yet, but her labor contractions went intense at about 2 a.m. on January 1. Alinsunod said that earlier, she is among revelers on…...
Senior citizen swept away by flood in Negros Oriental
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (160+ words) A senior citizen was swept away by the flood caused by rain dumped by Tropical Storm Verbena in Negros Oriental. According to a report on State of the Nation by Aileen Pedreso of GMA Regional TV, the daughter of the…...
TB killed 1.23 million last year — WHO
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (362+ words) GENEVA, Switzerland - Tuberculosis remains the world's leading infectious killer, claiming an estimated 1.23 million lives last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday as it warned that recent gains made against TB were fragile. Deaths from TB were down three…...
Alden Richards shares Christmas wish: Accountability, action against corruption
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (247+ words) Alden Richards" Christmas wish this year is fairness for everyone, as well as accountability and action against corruption from those in power. According to Aubrey Carampel"s report on "24 Oras," Friday, the Kapuso actor joined a Christmas tree lighting event…...
Woman nabbed in Tuguegarao for online defamation
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (199+ words) Police arrested a 29-year-old woman for allegedly defaming a 49-year-old victim on social media in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. According to the PNP'Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 2 (RACU 2), the incident happened in May 2025, though authorities did not disclose details about how the suspect…...
‘Vulnerable’ turtle found dead in Zamboanga City
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (280+ words) A male Olive Ridley sea turtle was found dead along the shore of Barangay San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm in Zamboanga City. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Zamboanga Peninsula (DENR-9), the carcass measured 66 centimeters in carapace…...
Army says clash in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan stems from ‘rido’
3+ mon, 23+ hour ago (180+ words) The Army's 101st Infantry Brigade (101IB) has said that the clash that has caused tension in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan stemmed from "rido" or clan feud between local parties. "The 101st Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade clarifies that the ongoing incident in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, is…...