Blessing of Jesus Nazareno replicas, banners in Quiapo set Jan. 3

By Ferdinand Patinio | Philippine News Agency Organizers of the annual celebration of the feast of Jesus Nazareno set the blessing of replica images and banners (istandarte) on Saturday, Jan. 3. Priests who will be blessing the images and banners are situated at...

Suspect in North Cotabato Dec. 31 grenade attack shot dead

By Edwin Fernandez | Philippine News Agency Police shot dead one of two suspects in the New Year’s Eve grenade attack in Matalam, North Cotabato, during an operation Thursday night. PLT. James Warren Caang, spokesperson for the Cotabato Police Provincial Office, said the...

PNP probes links between smuggled cigs haul in Batangas, Malabon

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief PLTGEN. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Friday ordered all police units to look into the possible connection between the P2.6 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes intercepted in separate...

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DMW facilitates repatriation of 35 OFWs in time for New Year

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet As part of the agency’s persistent measures in response to the plight of Filipinos who fell prey to large scam hubs in Southeast Asia, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) hailed the successful repatriation of 35 overseas Filipino...