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TARAKA, Lanao del Sur — Some 108 loose firearms from civilians in the towns of Taraka, Tamparan, Mulondo and Lumba Bayabao in Lanao del Sur were turned over to military officials on Tuesday, May 19, under the government’s Small and Light Weapons Management (SALW) Program. The turnover rites were held at the Taraka municipal gymnasium,

MANILA, Philippines — Amid a looming International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest, former Senate President Franklin Drilon said Thursday that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s role as senator will be limited, especially in Senate sessions where he will not be able to participate if not physically present. READ: Drilon says Aplasca ‘exposed Senate to danger’ Drilon

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said Thursday that the bureau is “always ready” to launch a manhunt to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Matibag shared this in an ambush interview at the NBI headquarters following the order of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to enforce the arrest warrant

MANILA, Philippines — The registry of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has disputed claims made by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team that he suffered “frequent” falls due to loss of balance. These incidents are “rare” and consistent with his age and mobility, according to the registry. READ: Inside Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC detention center It made

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Mandaue City Female Dormitory is set to transfer to its new facility in Barangay Basak this week following the formal turnover of a newly constructed administrative building.  The new building, located inside the BJMP Mandaue City Female Dorm compound, will house administrative operations,

OKLAHOMA CITY— Victor Wembanyama fouled Jalen Williams on a shot attempt in the opening minutes of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Wednesday night. Except, no, he really didn’t. Yes, Wembanyama made contact with Williams. Yes, it looked like a foul. Yes, it was called that way — at first. Upon review,

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) continues its manhunt operations against businessman Atong Ang, who remains at large, NBI Director Melvin Matibag told reporters in an ambush interview on Thursday. Matibag, who was in this city for the inauguration of the NBI regional office and training center, said agents continue to

DUMAGUETE CITY — Metro Dumaguete Water (MDW) has assured consumers it has enough water supply as it prepares for the upcoming “Super El Niño” dry spell from June to August, an official announced Thursday. MDW is estimated to supply water to 37,000 accounts. “For us in Dumaguete, we are 100 percent dependent on our groundwater sources,

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral came alive with flowers, prayers, and Marian devotion on a Wednesday afternoon as devotees gathered for the annual Flores de Mayo celebration, one of the most cherished Catholic traditions observed every May. Rows of pews inside the cathedral were filled with devotees carrying flowers and rosaries, while

MANILA, Philippines — The reason the House of Representatives has not yet announced the private lawyers that would help the prosecution team is because a lot of lawmakers have expressed their intent to help in the trial of Vice President Sara Dutete, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Thursday. Luistro, the lead public prosecutor for Duterte’s