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MANILA, Philippines — The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) recorded more than 1.68 million passengers during the Undas exodus this year, the terminal said on Tuesday. In its latest data, PITX said a total of 1,686,201 passengers passed through the terminal from Sunday, Oct. 25, to Monday, Nov. 2. This figure was slightly higher than
LUCENA CITY — Two motorcycle riders who were not wearing crash helmets died after their vehicle crashed into a concrete roadside barrier in San Francisco, Quezon, on Nov. 1. The 29-year-old male driver and his male back rider were traveling along a winding road in Barangay Nasalaan when the motorcycle suddenly went out of control
MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, or amihan, will continue to bring rains over parts of Extreme Northern Luzon, the state weather bureau said on Tuesday. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Veronica Torres said amihan would prevail until Friday. “We expect fair weather and
MANILA, Philippines — Abner Hizarsa was on his way to his daughter’s school in Subic, Zambales, to bring her lunch when he was abducted by unidentified armed men riding a van on March 22, 2007. That day was the last time his partner, Cresencia dela Cruz, and their three children saw Hizarsa. Hizarsa was just
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Monday urged the government to intensify its crackdown on hoarders, profiteers and cartels as the country braces for the impact of a strong El Niño, such as drought and water shortage, on food production and prices. “[Authorities should] gather evidence and pursue criminal and administrative cases against
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation will investigate the reported dumping of dead dogs and cats allegedly by Bacoor City-based Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium, following the discovery of their carcasses at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. It was animal rescue service Luna and Furry Siblings which reported the
MANILA, Philippines — Budget watchdogs said House lawmakers have asked to meet with them to review the lower chamber’s approved spending bill, amid growing scrutiny over public money allocation in next year’s proposed P7.2-trillion national budget. “We’re getting more and more feedback from various House members, from some parties, from the minority … who all
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police on Monday vowed to pursue “every lead” until former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag is captured after police officers failed to find him in a poultry farm in Lamut, Ifugao, on Sunday. “Every lead will be pursued, every lawful opportunity will be acted upon, and we
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — A faction of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) led by former Cotabato City Mayor Muslimin Sema has denied protecting Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, saying there is no verified link between the former Philippine National Police chief and the organization despite his ties to figures associated with the group.
TABACO CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Mayon evacuees staying at a temporary shelter in Barangay Buang here are struggling with an erratic water supply, forcing them to ration water for their daily needs. The evacuees said water rarely flowed from the faucets, and drums placed near the toilets were often empty. “Drinking water is what we
BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — An antimining group in this province condemned a regional trial court’s decision to extend a temporary ban on protest barricades blocking public roads leading to mining exploration sites in Kasibu town, saying the order could further restrict residents’ opposition to the project. The court extended the prohibition until Nov. 17.
MANTICAO, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Philippines — For nine years now, Evelyn Powao has been selling flowers outside cemeteries to support her family, but there is one grave she has never been able to visit and one candle she refuses to light. Her husband Joseph, a construction worker, went missing during the five-month battle between government forces
