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LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — Local residents missed the annual Maytime parade in this bustling capital of Quezon province on May 28, a long-running festival spectacle known for showcasing the city’s cultural heritage, creativity, and community spirit. “Although the cancellation was announced last month, my grandkids were still very disappointed. They anticipated seeing popular movie

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — A marine mammal found stranded along the shoreline of Barangay Navotas in this city remained alive more than 20 hours after it was first discovered, as authorities and marine experts continued efforts to monitor and care for the animal. In an update released on Thursday, May 28, local officials

SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region I (BFAR-1) called on the public and all concerned stakeholders to remain vigilant and strictly comply with shellfish advisories amid the continuing threat of red tide contamination. “This is to prevent health risks associated with red tide toxins,” BFAR said

PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Anti-narcotics agents on Wednesday afternoon raided a suspected drug den in Barangay Olingan, Dipolog City, arresting four alleged high-value individuals and seizing P68,000 worth of shabu. Personnel of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Zamboanga del Nort, backed by local police units, carried out the operation in

  TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — A blooming pink trumpet tree near a mall in this city has become an instant attraction, with many residents flocking to the area to take photos and admire what some describe as a “little piece of Japan” in Bohol. The tree, located on a vacant lot, recently burst into

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Five alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the Army’s 903rd Infantry Brigade on Tuesday, May 26, amid intensified military operations in Masbate province. The former rebels also turned over six firearms, including high- and low-powered weapons, Col. Angel Lutera of the 903rd Infantry Brigade, said in

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Two village chiefs in Pinukpok town of Kalinga province traded punches in the boxing ring on Wednesday, May 27, after Mayor Jimmy Dasayon promised P500,000 worth of projects to the winner’s barangay during the town’s first Gimpong Festival. The special exhibition match was staged during a boxing tournament held as part

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — A man believed to be an active soldier assigned to the 8th Infantry Division based in Catbalogan City was found dead Thursday morning, May 28, in a creek beside an unfinished portion of the national highway in Gandara, Samar. Police identified the victim only by his alias “Sonny,” 39, married,

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — A 27-year-old man was arrested after he was allegedly caught cutting copper wires installed beneath the San Juanico Bridge during a patrol operation conducted by police in Tacloban City on Wednesday, May 27. The suspect, identified only by his alias “Garong,” is a resident of Barangay San Pedro in Sta.

PROSPERIDAD, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Several student-athletes from the Eastern Visayas delegation suffered stomach upset during the ongoing Palarong Pambansa 2026 in Agusan del Sur, regional officials confirmed on Thursday. Affected were members of the Arnis, Volleyball, and Rhythmic Gymnastics teams who experienced abdominal pain, vomiting, and loose bowel movement on May 26, according