Regional News

Camarines Norte Acting Governor Joseph Ascutia  reported that the popular tourist destination,  Calaguas Island , was  severely damaged  by  Super Typhoon Uwan . As of now, there is still  no access to the island  due to  rough seas and large waves . He said they are waiting for the ocean to calm before sending a  team to assist the affected community  on the island. “In the Calaguas area, the damage is extensive. That’s the reason why they are our top priority. Although we c

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong ) continues to intensify as it barrels closer to Luzon, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise multiple Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) across wide areas of Luzon, Visayas, and parts of Mindanao. Signal No. 4: Catanduanes PAGASA raised TCWS No. 4 over Catanduanes, warning of winds exceeding 184 km/h within 12 hours. The weather bureau

CAMARINES NORTE  —Back for another round! The ordinance pushed by Board Member Arthur Michael “Mike” Canlas promoting  decent, comfortable, and gender-inclusive  school uniforms has been returned to second reading for a wider public consultation. The proposed measure encourages all schools in the province to adopt  safe and inclusive  uniforms that promote modesty, comfort, and equality among students—without forcing schools to follow a single design or imposing penalties. Th

CAMARINES NORTE - In a shining moment for Philippine education and Bicolano excellence, two young innovators from Paracale, Camarines Norte Rhaine Jade Bravo and Benedict Deviana, both Grade 12 STEM students of Paracale National High School brought home the gold medal and championship title at the Global Robotics Competition 2025 held in Bangkok, Thailand from October 30 to November 2, 2025. Their triumph in the Creative/Innovation Category, where they earned the Gold Champi

LAAK, Davao de Oro — A six-month search for a missing 15-year-old girl has ended in tragedy after her decomposing body was found inside an abandoned house in Purok 3A, Barangay Poblacion. Authorities from the Davao de Oro Police Provincial Office reported that the victim’s remains were discovered in an advanced state of decomposition, indicating that she had been dead for several months. Residents had alerted the police after detecting a foul odor coming from the deserted pr

An ordinance prohibiting students from wearing short skirts in schools across Camarines Norte has met criticism from various sectors. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camarines Norte recently approved on second reading a proposed ordinance that would ban female students from wearing short skirts in both public and private schools throughout the province. The measure, authored by Board Member Arthur Michael Canlas, aims to promote discipline, modesty, and proper behavior among

The Palawan Regional Trial Court has found Culion Mayor Cesar “Oyet” De Vera and his wife, Vice Mayor Maria Virginia Nakachi De Vera, guilty of child abuse for beating a 15-year-old boy inside a police station in 2018. In a 73-page decision, Acting Presiding Judge Ryan Hartzell Balisacan of RTC Branch 163 ruled that the couple was guilty beyond reasonable doubt of violating Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination

Operatives of the Daet Municipal Police Station are conducting an investigation to determine the identity of a man who died in a road accident along Solomon Bacuño Street in Barangay Camambugan at around 12:45 a.m. on October 26, 2025. Based on the initial investigation, a blue and green Suzuki motorcycle bearing plate number 620 ESE lost control while traversing the road toward Daet proper. The driver reportedly lost balance after hitting an uneven section of the pavement, c

Operatives from the Mercedes Municipal Police Station arrested a man listed as Rank No. 6 in the Provincial Most Wanted Persons (PMWP) of Camarines Norte during an intelligence-driven manhunt operation, also known as Charlie Operation , conducted at around 12:30 p.m. on October 24, 2025, in Wawandue, Subic, Zambales. The operation was led by the Tracker Team of the Mercedes MPS, in coordination with the Camarines Norte Provincial Intelligence Unit, the Camarines Norte CIDG Pr

A 40-year-old man consumed by jealousy burned down his own house and took his life in the process after a heated argument with his wife in Barangay Nuevo Iloco, Mawab, Thursday afternoon, October 23, 2025. Authorities identified the suspect as Johnny Arayan, who reportedly lost control during a fit of jealousy while under the influence of alcohol. Police reports stated that he and his wife, Anna Marie, argued around 2 p.m. after he accused her of being unfaithful. Witnesses s

Two unidentified men were killed, while six others were injured following an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in Barangay Partida, Norzagaray, Bulacan. According to the initial investigation by the Norzagaray Municipal Police Station, the explosion occurred around 11:00 a.m. when a loud blast was heard from the facility. Personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection and the local rescue team immediately responded to the scene and managed to extinguish the fire. Author

MANILA — Philippine authorities are investigating two apparent execution-style killings after the bodies of two men were discovered in separate provinces on Sunday, October 12. The first victim was found early in the morning in Barangay San Rafael, a village in Rodriguez, Rizal, about 15 miles east of Manila. The man, who had several tattoos and was wearing a gray T-shirt and light green jacket, was discovered with his hands tied and his head wrapped in black plastic. Police

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has issued separate advisories for Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island and...

A tragic flash flood swept through Barangay Bilwang in Kawayan, Biliran on Friday afternoon, September 26, 2025, leaving two children and...

A 31-year-old female project engineer was shot dead near her home in Barangay San Marcelino, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, on Friday night,...

In a province often described as the “super highway” of tropical storms, Northern Samar once again found itself on high alert this week...

Legazpi City, Philippines — Panic erupted Saturday night when the roof of a public stage in Peñaranda Park suddenly collapsed, injuring...

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has criticized Leyte 4th District Representative Richard “Goma” Gomez after...

BORONGAN, Eastern Samar — A seminarian from the Nativity of Our Lady College Seminary allegedly went on a rampage on Wednesday, August...

TAYSAN, Batangas – What started as a night of drinking between friends turned deadly after a heated argument ended in a shooting and a...

CEBU — Dumanjug Mayor Efren “Gungun” Gica shocked his town after he punched and slapped a man accused of child abuse and trafficking —...

MACABEBE, PAMPANGA — A routine ride turned into a nightmare for a TNVS driver when two passengers brutally attacked him, stabbing him,...

Paracale, Cam Norte — What was supposed to be a day of profit turned into a night behind bars for a 37-year-old fish dealer after cops...

Dingras, Ilocos Norte — What was supposed to be an ordinary evening turned into a nightmare when a 39-year-old wife was discovered...