Customs official blamed for P6.4-B shabu shipment now in House custody

Philippine police says crackdown targeting more drug lords

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine national police chief warns that law enforcers will be running after more drug lords after clashes following a police search killed 15 people,...

Retired Catholic prelate starts probe on priest nabbed with minor

MANILA, July 31—  A retired Catholic prelate has started the investigation on the case of relieved Taytay priest Msgr. Arnel Lagarejos. Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz...

White House: Trump to decide soon on ending health payments

WASHINGTON — The White House is insisting that the Senate resume efforts to repeal and replace the nation’s health care law, signalling that President Donald Trump stands ready...

Ilocos town declared under state of calamity

LAOAG CITY, July 31— Fishers in the coastal village of Davila, Pasuquin were caught off guard on Sunday as a storm surge smashed more than a...

Suspects in town mayor ambush-slay arrested

ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 31 — Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) on Monday reported the arrest of four of the suspects tagged in the ambush-slay of a town...

DOJ sets for resolution SMC P50-M estafa raps vs Indonesian businessman

MANILA, July 31-– The Department of Justice is set to submit for resolution on the PHP50 million estafa complaint filed by infrastructure unit of the San...

Smart improves mobile data services in MM

MANILA, July 31—  Smart Communications has further improved its mobile data services amid its ongoing network upgrade in Metro Manila. In a statement, Smart Communications said...

DILG: No violations in Dagupan City Hall transfer

DAGUPAN CITY, July 31—  The transfer of the Dagupan City hall to a land to be donated by the brother of Mayor Belen Fernandez is now...

Duterte suspends compensation system for GOCCs

MANILA, July 31 — President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order (EO) suspending the Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS) and the Index of Occupational...