Heavy rain heightens Luzon flood threat through weekend
Published: August 7, 2026 00:30
Habagat may dump rains and trigger floods and landslides across parts of Luzon through Sunday, PAGASA said.
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DPWH engineer relieved over Camarines Sur road mishap
Published: August 6, 2026 16:00
The chief of the first district engineering office in Camarines Sur has been relieved from his post in connection with a recent road accident in the town of Del Gallego.
PNP, Fujian boost fight vs transnational crime
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/07/2547529/pnp-fujian-boost-fight-vs-transnational-crime
Published: August 6, 2026 16:00
Despite territorial disputes over the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines and China have forged a stronger partnership in the fight against transnational crime.
4 electrocuted in Sarangani
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/07/2547511/4-electrocuted-sarangani
Published: August 6, 2026 16:00
Two farmers and two boys were electrocuted in separate incidents in Kiamba and Malapatan towns in Sarangani.
BOC imposes one-strike policy vs recycling seized cigarettes
Published: August 6, 2026 16:00
Bureau of Customs officials and personnel caught stealing confiscated cigarettes will be dealt with under the BOC’s one-strike policy.
Mayon alert status lowered to Level 2
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/07/2547524/mayon-alert-status-lowered-level-2
Published: August 6, 2026 16:00
State seismologists have lowered the alert status of Mayon Volcano in Albay from Level 3 to 2, or moderate level of unrest.
Angat Dam water level improves by half meter
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/07/2547522/angat-dam-water-level-improves-half-meter
Published: August 6, 2026 16:00
Heavy rains brought by Tropical Depression Maymay and the southwest monsoon have raised the water level in Angat Dam by almost half a meter.
Leviste tagged in honey trap plot vs Recto
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/07/2547513/leviste-tagged-honey-trap-plot-vs-recto
Published: August 6, 2026 16:00
A talent manager arrested in an alleged plot to fabricate a sex scandal against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has identified Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste as the supposed very important person or VIP behind the scheme.
Body found in burned car in Bulacan
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/07/2547519/body-found-burned-car-bulacan
Published: August 6, 2026 16:00
A dead man was found in the trunk of a burned car in Guiguinto, Bulacan on Tuesday night.
Remulla authorized to delegate LGU execs’ travel request approval
Published: August 6, 2026 16:00
President Marcos has allowed Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla to delegate the authority to approve foreign travel requests of local government units officials.
P15 million smuggled cigarettes seized in Negros Oriental
Published: August 6, 2026 16:00
Smuggled cigarettes valued at P15 million were seized during a police operation in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental on Wednesday.
2 farmers, 2 kids dead from electrocution in 2 accidents in Sarangani
Published: August 6, 2026 10:54
Two farmers and two grade school children died from accidental electrocution in separate incidents in Kiamba and in Malapatan towns in Sarangani province within just six days.
Basilan officials support Comelec's BARMM election security thrusts
Published: August 6, 2026 10:44
Local executives in Basilan belonging to the Bangsamoro Federalist Party and their vice governor have pledged support to police and military efforts to ensure orderly September 14 Bangsamoro regional polls to disprove notions that their province is an…
Palace aid rollout reaches Davao del Norte
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/06/2547443/palace-aid-rollout-reaches-davao-del-norte
Published: August 6, 2026 08:28
The national government has expanded the delivery of government services in Davao del Norte through Thursday’s distribution of assistance under the Local Government Support Fund (LFSF) Rice Assistance and the Socio-Civic Projects Fund (SCPF).
Four dead in landslides as Maymay drenches Luzon
https://www.philstar.com/weather/2026/08/06/2547423/four-dead-landslides-maymay-drenches-luzon
Published: August 6, 2026 07:22
Heavy rains triggered deadly landslides in Benguet and Rizal.
Gas company proceeds with wage hike despite court freeze
Published: August 6, 2026 05:54
Court froze the wage hike. Regasco is paying it anyway
MMDA suspends number coding scheme due to 'Maymay'
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/06/2547387/mmda-suspends-number-coding-scheme-due-maymay
Published: August 6, 2026 01:30
The agency cited the effects of Tropical Storm Maymay (international name: Kujira) as the reason for the suspension.
'Maymay' to cross Northern, Central Luzon, after forcing class, office closures
Published: August 5, 2026 23:00
Ilocos Sur, La Union and Benguet face the heaviest Maymay rainfall.
Blackouts threaten Visayas
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/06/2547257/blackouts-threaten-visayas
Published: August 5, 2026 16:00
The Visayas grid was placed under red alert for six hours yesterday after major coal-fired plants shut down and transmission lines tripped, raising the risk of power interruptions.
Magnitude 6.4 quake hits Sarangani; aftershocks expected
Published: August 5, 2026 16:00
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolted Sarangani shortly past noon yesterday, and was expected to generate aftershocks, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
Cagayan vice governor suspended for 90 days
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/06/2547254/cagayan-vice-governor-suspended-90-days
Published: August 5, 2026 16:00
A local court has suspended Cagayan Vice Gov. Manuel Mamba for 90 days as he is facing trial for alleged violation of Republic Act (RA) 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
Go: Accelerate hiring of school counselors
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/06/2547263/go-accelerate-hiring-school-counselors
Published: August 5, 2026 16:00
Sen. Bong Go has urged the government to fast-track the hiring of additional mental health personnel in public schools amid growing concerns over bullying and violence.
MOPC Judiciary Night set
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/06/2547261/mopc-judiciary-night-set
Published: August 5, 2026 16:00
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo will speak as the guest of honor as the Manila Overseas Press Club holds the “MOPC Judiciary Night’’ at 6:30 p.m. today at the grand ballroom of Fairmont Raffles Makati Hotel.
BIR: 14 more drugs exempt from VAT
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/06/2547262/bir-14-more-drugs-exempt-vat
Published: August 5, 2026 16:00
To ease treatment costs and improve access to affordable health care, the government has expanded the list of medicines exempt from value-added tax (VAT) to 2,277 drugs.
Philippines eyeing space investments
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/06/2547255/philippines-eyeing-space-investments
Published: August 5, 2026 16:00
With the upcoming rocket test launch in Cagayan, the Philippines is leveraging its location near the equator to attract global satellite providers and space launch companies.
4 activists get protection vs red-tagging
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/06/2547258/4-activists-get-protection-vs-red-tagging
Published: August 5, 2026 16:00
Four rights activists based in Negros Occidental have been granted temporary protection by the Supreme Court against alleged red-tagging and surveillance activities by the military and other law enforcement agencies.
Camarines Sur player wins P25 million lotto jackpot
Published: August 5, 2026 16:00
A bettor from Camarines Sur won the jackpot in the 6/49 Super Lotto drawn on Tuesday night, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
NBI: 5 officials targeted in honey trap plot
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/06/2547264/nbi-5-officials-targeted-honey-trap-plot
Published: August 5, 2026 16:00
Five more state officials are among the intended victims of an alleged plot to fabricate a human trafficking scandal against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said yesterday.
LTO eyes ban on digital platform operator
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/05/2547221/lto-eyes-ban-digital-platform-operator
Published: August 5, 2026 11:23
The Land Transportation Office is preparing to blacklist the contractor behind its P3.2-billion Land Transportation Management System over alleged contractual violations after the agency said the platform remained incomplete when the agreement expired in…
3.4 million worth of shabu from sibling dealers in Cotabato City
Published: August 5, 2026 11:15
Anti-narcotics agents seized half a kilo of shabu, costing P3.4 million, from two male siblings entrapped in Barangay Poblacion 6 in this city on Monday, August 3, in an operation led with the help of local executives and traditional Moro leaders.
2 enemy clans in Basilan reconcile
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/05/2547215/2-enemy-clans-basilan-reconcile
Published: August 5, 2026 11:10
Leaders of two feuding clans in Lamitan City in Basilan forged on Monday, August 3, a covenant brokered by local officials, ending a deep-seated animosity that badly affected villagers and caused underdevelopment in areas where both sides had a longtime…
Peddler killed, P3.1 million worth of shabu seized in Lanao del Sur
Published: August 5, 2026 11:05
Policemen shot dead a trafficker, arrested another and seized P3.1 million worth of shabu in an anti-narcotics operation in Ditsaan Ramain town in Lanao del Sur last Friday, July 31.
Central Luzon tourism urged to prepare for future challenges
Published: August 5, 2026 07:51
Tourism stakeholders in Central Luzon have been urged to integrate development strategies, harness new technology and preserve local heritage to help the region's tourism industry remain resilient amid global disruptions and local challenges.
Magnitude 7.0 quake strikes off Davao Occidental
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/05/2547180/magnitude-70-quake-strikes-davao-occidental
Published: August 5, 2026 04:46
(Updated) A 7.0-magnitude offshore quake struck midday southeast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental.
Students faint as classmates engage in fistfight in Capiz
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/05/2547020/students-faint-classmates-engage-fistfight-capiz
Published: August 4, 2026 16:00
Twenty-seven high school students fainted after two of their classmates engaged in a fistfight in a school in Jamindan, Capiz yesterday morning.
3 rebels killed in Abra clash
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/05/2547018/3-rebels-killed-abra-clash
Published: August 4, 2026 16:00
Three suspected New People’s Army guerrillas were killed as the military intensified its operation against members of the NPA’s Ilocos-Cordillera Regional Committee in Abra yesterday.
Expiration of teachers’ poll service credits hit
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/05/2547026/expiration-teachers-poll-service-credits-hit
Published: August 4, 2026 16:00
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition yesterday urged the Commission on Elections to scrap a resolution mandating the expiration of election service credits for teachers.
Flood control complaints filed vs DPWH-Cebu execs
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/05/2547029/flood-control-complaints-filed-vs-dpwh-cebu-execs
Published: August 4, 2026 16:00
Complaints related to anomalous flood-control projects have been filed before the Department of Justice against 20 people including officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Cebu.
Comelec includes conflict of interest declaration in COC
Published: August 4, 2026 16:00
The Commission on Elections has approved the inclusion of a sworn declaration of conflict of interest in the certificate of candidacy, requiring candidates to comply with existing laws that prohibit financial interests that may affect the performance of…
Woman who scammed BTS fans lands in jail
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/05/2547032/woman-who-scammed-bts-fanslands-jail
Published: August 4, 2026 16:00
A 27-year-old woman ended up in jail for allegedly orchestrating an online ticket scam targeting fans of the South Korean boy band BTS.
Negros ASF-hit areas now 17
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/05/2547027/negros-asf-hit-areas-now-17
Published: August 4, 2026 16:00
The number of local government units in Negros Occidental affected by African swine fever has increased to 17 after three more towns reported ASF cases.
Councilor installed as acting Laguna city mayor
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/05/2547022/councilor-installed-acting-laguna-city-mayor
Published: August 4, 2026 16:00
The first councilor of San Pablo City in this province has been installed as acting mayor following the suspension of the vice mayor.
BFAR to appeal SC ruling on vessel monitoring policy
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/05/2547024/bfar-appeal-sc-ruling-vessel-monitoring-policy
Published: August 4, 2026 16:00
The BFAR, an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture tasked to implement the Fisheries Code of 1998, said it would ask the high tribunal to reevaluate the issues presented by both parties.
Negros bettor wins P15 million lotto pot
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/05/2547019/negros-bettor-wins-p15-million-lotto-pot
Published: August 4, 2026 16:00
A bettor in Negros Occidental won the jackpot in the 6/45 Mega Lotto drawn on Monday night, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
Barangay chair slain in Cotabato ambush
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/04/2546958/barangay-chair-slain-cotabato-ambush
Published: August 4, 2026 11:17
A Moro barangay chairman, known for his extensive involvement in programs promoting Muslim-Christian interfaith solidarity, was killed in an ambush in Carmen town in Cotabato early Sunday, August 2.
9 traffickers nabbed, drug den shut in separate Zambo operations
Published: August 4, 2026 09:45
Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement 9 arrested nine shabu traffickers and closed down a drug den in separate operations within just three days.
Globe, DICT mark GIDA milestone in Pangasinan
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/04/2546919/globe-dict-mark-gida-milestone-pangasinan
Published: August 4, 2026 03:52
Globe, together with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Provincial Government of Pangasinan, marked a major milestone in the country's digital inclusion journey with the ceremonial activation of a new connectivity…
Palace commits to peaceful Bangsamoro polls amid SC petition
Published: August 4, 2026 03:48
Malacanang has assured the public that it remains committed to holding peaceful, fair and transparent elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) amid a petition filed before the Supreme Court challenging key aspects of the…
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for August 4-10
https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/08/04/2546731/price-tracker-oil-fuel-monitor-august-4-10
Published: August 3, 2026 23:00
A few centavo rollback takes effect this week.
Comelec: Nothing irregular in P50 million donation
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/04/2546767/comelec-nothing-irregular-p50-million-donation
Published: August 3, 2026 16:00
The Commission on Elections yesterday said there is nothing irregular about the P50 million donated by the Dasmariñas city government for the conduct of a special legislative poll on Aug. 29, wherein one of the candidates is the city mayor.
Palace: Reinforce security ahead of BARMM election
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/04/2546769/palace-reinforce-security-ahead-barmm-election
Published: August 3, 2026 16:00
The government is set to reinforce security in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao as the first-ever BARMM parliamentary election approaches, Malacañang said yesterday.
Influenza-like illnesses in Manila on the rise
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/04/2546770/influenza-illnesses-manila-rise
Published: August 3, 2026 16:00
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno yesterday urged residents to take preventive measures as water-borne, influenza, leptospirosis and dengue (WILD) diseases are on the rise
July crimes down 36% despite high-profile shootings – PNP
Published: August 3, 2026 16:00
The Philippine National Police reported yesterday a 36.12-percent drop in focus crimes in July, reflecting what the PNP described as sustained law enforcement efforts despite a string of high-profile shootings.
Maynilad’s P5.8 billion distribution pipeline nears completion
Published: August 3, 2026 16:00
Maynilad Water Services Inc. is fast-tracking the completion of primary distribution pipelines with a combined length of 9.12 kilometers, which will enable Maynilad to distribute more water to customers in Muntinlupa and Las Piñas.
Ex-congressman Jalosjos dies, 85
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/04/2546765/ex-congressman-jalosjos-dies-85
Published: August 3, 2026 16:00
Former Zamboanga del Norte congressman Romeo Jalosjos Sr. died over the weekend. He was 85.
5 nabbed over Senate burglary
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/04/2546772/5-nabbed-over-senate-burglary
Published: August 3, 2026 16:00
Police have arrested five suspects in last week’s theft of a media network’s equipment in the Senate premises in Pasay.
Senate OKs Magna Carta for BHWs
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/04/2546768/senate-oks-magna-carta-bhws
Published: August 3, 2026 16:00
Ending a 40-year legislative struggle, the Senate yesterday unanimously approved on third and final reading a landmark bill granting standardized pay, benefits and job security to the country’s 277,000 volunteer barangay health workers.
PDEA wins first drug-linked money laundering case
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/04/2546766/pdea-wins-first-drug-linked-money-laundering-case
Published: August 3, 2026 16:00
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency has secured the conviction of a drug suspect accused of money laundering in Cebu City, marking PDEA’s first successful prosecution of a locally initiated drug-related financial crime case in Central Visayas.
‘Middleman’ in vlogger’s slay surrenders
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/04/2546773/middleman-vloggers-slay-surrenders
Published: August 3, 2026 16:00
The alleged middleman in the murder of pro-Marcos vlogger Alicia Lipata has surrendered to authorities as the Philippine National Police intensified its manhunt for three other suspects, including the alleged mastermind, despite declaring the case solved.
LGU employee arrested in PDEA 11 entrapment operation
Published: August 3, 2026 10:46
Law enforcement operatives seized P129,000 worth of shabu from a 42-year-old employee of the local government of Digos City in Davao del Sur, who was entrapped on Friday, July 31, with the help of his co-workers who were aware of his alleged trafficking of…
Peace activist Moro barangay exec killed in ambush
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/03/2546739/peace-activist-moro-barangay-exec-killed-ambush
Published: August 3, 2026 10:38
A Moro barangay chairman, known for his extensive involvement in programs promoting Muslim-Christian interfaith solidarity, was killed in an ambush in Carmen town, Cotabato, early Sunday, August 2.
Former NPA stronghold in Agusan del Sur now a peace zone
Published: August 3, 2026 10:27
A town in Agusan del Sur where New People’s Army guerillas once operated with impunity, killing more than a hundred villagers over two decades for refusing to providefood and money, is now a peace zone.
5 arrested after theft inside Senate compound
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/03/2546736/5-arrested-after-theft-inside-senate-compound
Published: August 3, 2026 10:19
A television and printer stolen from a media facility were recovered in Pasay.
Signal No. 1 still raised over Luzon as 'Luis' speeds up near Isabela
Published: August 3, 2026 09:54
Tropical cyclone Luis nears land, but forecast track remains uncertain.
Fuel prices to roll back after 2 weeks of increases
https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/08/03/2546730/fuel-prices-roll-back-after-2-weeks-increases
Published: August 3, 2026 09:48
Pump prices dip, but LPG and fare tensions rise.
14-year-old Las Piñas student faces murder rap over classmate's death
Published: August 3, 2026 05:07
A P10 change led one student to death, and one to a murder charge.
Coal plant outages put Visayas grid on yellow alert on Aug. 3
Published: August 3, 2026 03:10
Forced outages at units of three coal-fired power plants prompted a three-hour yellow alert over the Visayas grid.
'Luis' landfall in Northern Luzon likely
https://www.philstar.com/weather/2026/08/03/2546684/luis-landfall-northern-luzon-likely
Published: August 3, 2026 00:35
Tropical Depression Luis may make landfall or pass close to Northern Luzon tonight or early Tuesday.
Poro Point exec goes missing in La Union
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/03/2546522/poro-point-exec-goes-missing-la-union
Published: August 2, 2026 16:00
Police have launched a search for Poro Point Management Corp. (PPMC) director Nicky Oller, who went missing after leaving his home for a morning walk in Tubao town on Friday.
PNP combats contract killers, unlicensed gun dealers
Published: August 2, 2026 16:00
Gun-for-hire groups and dealers of unregistered firearms are facing stronger police operations.
New Pasig City Hall to open in 2027
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/03/2546524/new-pasig-city-hall-open-2027
Published: August 2, 2026 16:00
The New Pasig City Hall complex will be opened by September 2027, according to city administrator Jeronimo Manzanero.
Teachers rescued from sunken boat in Zamboanga
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/03/2546518/teachers-rescued-sunken-boat-zamboanga
Published: August 2, 2026 16:00
Eight teachers and a boatman were rescued yesterday, moments after the motorized boat they had boarded for an outreach mission sank off Sacol Island here.
Advocates raise ‘lapses’ in Burnham Lake rehabilitation
Published: August 2, 2026 16:00
As Burnham Lake is set to reopen on Sept. 1 after a P400-million rehabilitation effort, residents and environmental advocates are questioning whether the project has fixed the lake’s biggest problem – its ecological health.
Isabela government focuses on cacao farming
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/03/2546520/isabela-government-focuses-cacao-farming
Published: August 2, 2026 16:00
The Isabela provincial government is strengthening its cacao industry, as it eyes the crop as a promising money-maker for farmers.
Fire hits House storage facility
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/03/2546526/fire-hits-house-storage-facility
Published: August 2, 2026 16:00
A fire broke out at a storage facility inside the House of Representatives at the Batasang Pambansa complex in Quezon City yesterday.
Senate security tight after IED, theft cases
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/03/2546528/senate-security-tight-after-ied-theft-cases
Published: August 2, 2026 16:00
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has intensified security around the Senate while investigation continues into the discovery of an improvised explosive device or IED and the burglary incident last week.
Tulfo flags wastewater discharge
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/03/2546527/tulfo-flags-wastewater-discharge
Published: August 2, 2026 16:00
Illegal wastewater discharge and improper septic waste disposal across the country must be investigated, according to Sen. Raffy Tulfo.
Barzaga donated P50 million to Comelec?
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/03/2546521/barzaga-donated-p50-million-comelec
Published: August 2, 2026 16:00
The special election for the vacant Cavite 4th District post in the House of Representatives has drawn online attention anew, with netizens questioning the alleged donation of P50 million by Dasmariñas City to the Commission on Election (Comelec).
'Luis,' habagat to bring heavy rain to Metro Manila, Luzon this week
Published: August 2, 2026 09:35
Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon are likely to face days of rain.
Signal No. 1 up over Bicol, Quezon as 'Luis' strengthens
https://www.philstar.com/weather/2026/08/02/2546494/signal-no-1-over-bicol-quezon-luis-strengthens
Published: August 2, 2026 06:49
The tropical depression may pass close to or hit Luzon if track shifts west
Abu Sayaff supporters surrender to reservist group officials
Published: August 2, 2026 05:00
Three supporters of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) have surrendered to government authorities after a series of negotiations to avail themselves of the government’s reintegration program and return to peaceful civilian life.
Isko warns of Fusion Alley shutdown
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/02/2546400/isko-warns-fusion-alley-shutdown
Published: August 1, 2026 16:00
Mayor Isko Moreno warned that Sampaloc’s popular food strip Fusion Alley will be closed if the complaints on waste in the area persist.
14 hurt as truck hits 5 vehicles in Sulu
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/02/2546385/14-hurt-truck-hits-5-vehicles-sulu
Published: August 1, 2026 16:00
Fourteen people were injured when a crane truck of the military lost its brakes and rammed five vehicles in Indanan, Sulu on Friday.
8 more bomb suspects surrender in Maguindanao
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/02/2546367/8-more-bomb-suspects-surrender-maguindanao
Published: August 1, 2026 16:00
Eight more suspected bomb experts of terrorist group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters surrendered to the military in Datu Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur on Thursday.
2 cops relieved over threat on priest
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/02/2546388/2-cops-relieved-over-threat-priest
Published: August 1, 2026 16:00
Two members of the Bacarra municipal police in Ilocos Norte have been relieved from their posts after one of them allegedly threatened to shoot a priest and his family.
P10 change triggered killing of Las Piñas student
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/02/2546393/p10-change-triggered-killing-laspias-student
Published: August 1, 2026 16:00
The killing of a Grade 9 student in Las Piñas National High School on Friday was triggered by a P10 change the boy forgot to return, police said yesterday.
National ID holders get free train rides
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/02/2546397/national-id-holders-get-free-train-rides
Published: August 1, 2026 16:00
The Metro Rail Transit 3 and Light Rail Transit 2 will offer free rides on MRT-3 and LRT-2 to all National ID holders every Wednesday this month.
Geriatic center opened in Ilocos
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/02/2546364/geriatic-center-opened-ilocos
Published: August 1, 2026 16:00
Senior citizens in Ilocos Norte may now avail themselves of specialized health services from a newly opened geriatric center in the province.
Debris warning out over China rocket launch
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/02/2546379/debris-warning-out-over-china-rocket-launch
Published: August 1, 2026 16:00
A debris warning has been issued in connection with the launch of a rocket by the government of China.
Holidays declared in 13 areas
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/02/2546382/holidays-declared-13-areas
Published: August 1, 2026 16:00
Malacañang has declared special non-working days in 13 areas in the country for the observance of the localities’ founding anniversaries and festivities.
CHR urged to probe police over SONA ‘abuses’
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/02/2546395/chr-urged-probe-police-over-sona-abuses
Published: August 1, 2026 16:00
Human rights and people’s organizations have urged the Commission on Human Rights to conduct an independent investigation into alleged abuses committed by police officers against activists who were arrested during the State of the Nation Address rallies…
8 more terror group bombers surrender to Army in Maguindanao del Sur
Published: August 1, 2026 10:33
Eight more followers of a terror group leader killed in a shootout with policemen and soldiers last month, all experts in fabricating home-made bombs, surrendered to an Army unit in Maguindanao del Sur on Thursday, July 30, and together promised to reform…
14 hurt in Sulu highway accident
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/01/2546299/14-hurt-sulu-highway-accident
Published: August 1, 2026 10:25
Fourteen individuals were injured in a highway accident involving a boom-type lifter crane truck of the Army’s 545th Engineering Brigade and five vehicles in Barangay Kajadtian in Indanan town Sulu on Friday, July 31.
6 passengers rescued after boat sinks in rough seas
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/01/2546298/6-passengers-rescued-after-boat-sinks-rough-seas
Published: August 1, 2026 10:16
Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and civilian emergency responders promptly rescued six passengers of a wooden seacraft that capsized due to big waves in the territorial waters of Datu Blah Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Wednesday, July 29.
BARMM, GCash embark on online public cash assistance scheme
Published: August 1, 2026 10:08
The Bangsamoro social services ministry and GCash shall now jointly facilitate the online distribution of cash assistance for beneficiaries of the autonomous regional government’s humanitarian programs.
Benguet-Ilocos Sur boundary dispute settled
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/01/2546111/benguet-ilocos-sur-boundary-dispute-settled
Published: July 31, 2026 16:00
A decades-old boundary dispute between the municipalities of Cervantes in Ilocos Sur and Mankayan in Benguet has finally been settled.
DOH chief denies gambling in casino
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/01/2546105/doh-chief-denies-gambling-casino
Published: July 31, 2026 16:00
Health Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. yesterday denied going to casinos to gamble, saying he was merely invited to a meeting with Masbate and Sorsogon government officials in a hotel on July 20.
21 Pinoy seafarers rescued from Black Sea
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/01/2546103/21-pinoy-seafarers-rescuedfrom-black-sea
Published: July 31, 2026 16:00
Twenty-one Filipino seafarers affected by drone strikes on vessels in the Black Sea were successfully rescued, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.
P510 million shabu seized in Batangas
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/01/2546112/p510-million-shabu-seized-batangas
Published: July 31, 2026 16:00
Shabu with an estimated street value of P510 million was seized by personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Batangas City on Thursday.
Philippines, US boost fight vs HIV, TB
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/01/2546110/philippines-us-boost-fight-vs-hiv-tb
Published: July 31, 2026 16:00
The Philippines and the United States have signed an agreement boosting efforts against the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB).
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