Death toll from deadly Sarangani quake rises to 37

The death toll from the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Maasim, Sarangani on Monday morning has climbed to 37, while 479 people were reported injured and four others rem…

Magnitude 7.8 quake off Sarangani kills 19, damages buildings, triggers tsunami warning

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani on Monday morning, June 8, killing at least 19 people, damaging buildings, disrupting utility services, and prompting the suspensi…

SM City Olongapo volunteers join Brigada Eskwela, help refresh public school facilities

OLONGAPO CITY - Volunteers from SM Supermalls—through SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown—turned a day of service into a meaningful and energetic community effort as they took part …

Hit-and-Run and Gas-and-Run suspect arrested in hot pursuit operation in Subic Bay Freeport

A 37-year-old man was arrested during a hot pursuit operation after allegedly being involved in separate hit-and-run and gas-and-run incidents inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone on Tuesday. The suspec…

Family of tricycle driver killed in road crash denounces ‘Victim-Blaming,’ says company Is tarnishing her memory

SUBIC, Zambales - More than a month after a tragic road accident claimed the life of tricycle driver Jerry Arcilla, his grieving family says their ordeal is far from over. Instead of finding peace aft…

DOH Ilocos launches ‘Proteksyon Para sa Altapresyon’ Program in Ilocos Sur

The Department of Health (DOH) – Ilocos Region today launched the “Proteksyon Para sa Altapresyon” (PPSA) Program in the Province of Ilocos Sur to strengthen the fight against high blood pressure or h…

DOH grants P25M fund for completion of Lidlidda Infirmary Hospital in Ilocos Sur

THE Department of Health – Ilocos Region leads the groundbreaking of the infirmary hospital to be constructed in Poblacion Norte in the town of Lidlidda, a 5th class local government unit (LGU) and be…

CAVITEX C5 Link Segment 3B boosts efficiency, predictability in logistics sector

THE logistics sector is recognizing operational predictability and asset efficiency as key benefits following the opening of the CAVITEX C5 Link Segment 3B. Segment 3B is the final segment that compl…

9 storey-building sa Angeles City gumuho; 1 Malaysian patay, 23 nawawala

NASAWI ang isang turistang Malaysian at hindi bababa sa 23 katao ang nawawala pa makaraang gumuho ang isang gusaling may siyam na palapag na itinatayo sa isang subdibisyon sa Bgy. Balibago, Angeles Ci…

Two foreign fugitives nabbed in Cavite, Tarlac

THE Bureau of Immigration Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) arrested two foreign nationals suspected of involvement in child exploitation cases in separate operations conducted in Cavite and Tarlac. Rendel R…

DOH formally opens wellness center in Robinsons La Union, bringing health services closer to people

In a major step toward making healthcare more accessible and preventive services more community-centered, the Department of Health (DOH) – Ilocos Center for Health Development, in partnership with Rob…

Around 10,000 Workers Lost in Cordillera Region

THE labor force in the Cordillera region declined by around 10,000 workers in 2025, particularly in the retail and mining sectors, due to the slowdown in economic growth, according to the latest Labor…

Palawan towns set record in GSMI’s nationwide bottle recycling program

TRB greenlights toll collection for Segment 3B of Cavitex C5 Link

THE Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized the toll collection for the final segment of the CAVITEX C5 Link, starting May 5, 2026. Since opening on March 30, 2026, Segment 3B has provided free pas…