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A brutal killing has stunned residents of Sto. Tomas after a young man surrendered to authorities and admitted to fatally stabbing a member of the LGBT community, claiming the attack was fueled by anger after he was allegedly sexually abused multiple times. According to the Sto. Tomas Police, the suspect voluntarily went to authorities on Saturday and turned over the knife he allegedly used in the killing. The stabbing reportedly occurred in a remote area of Barangay Balellen

A 36-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her own husband, a security guard, before her body was stuffed inside a garbage bag and hidden under their bed in Samal, Bataan. Police said the victim, known by the alias “Jenelyn,” was found already decomposing at around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday inside their home in Sitio Adamson, Barangay Gugo. The horrifying discovery was made after the victim’s sister went to check on her, worried because she had not been seen for three da

ALBAY, Philippines - Authorities have ordered the pre-emptive evacuation of residents within the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) of Mayon Volcano after state volcanologists raised the volcano’s status to Alert Level 3, citing increased volcanic activity and the heightened risk of hazardous eruptions. Following the advisory from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Albay Governor Noel Rosal, together with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and

Investigators from the Basud Municipal Police Station and the Provincial Investigation and Detective Management Unit (PIDMU) have traced the origin of the body found dumped at the Pinagwarasan Bridge in Purok 1, Barangay Pinagwarasan, Basud, Camarines Norte, following information provided by a tricycle driver and a bus conductor who unknowingly transported the container where the victim was allegedly placed. According to police, the tricycle driver surfaced after seeing repor

Philippine security forces have uncovered a cache of high-powered firearms allegedly belonging to the New People’s Army (NPA) during a joint military and police operation in a remote area of Labo town in Camarines Norte province, authorities said. The operation was led by the Philippine Army’s 16th Infantry Battalion under the 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division, in coordination with the 42nd Infantry Battalion of the 9th Infantry “Spearhead” Division. Police units involve

Philippine Congresswoman Leila de Lima has called for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into reports that iron ore extracted from the coastal town of Jose Panganiban in Camarines Norte province may have been shipped to China, raising concerns over legality, environmental impact, and government oversight. De Lima said reports of several vessels positioned near the shoreline allegedly preparing to transport iron ore overseas must be thoroughly examined, stressing th

Pressure continues to mount against PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. as an estimated 50 Local Water Districts (LWDs)are now moving to terminate their joint venture agreements (JVAs) with the Villar-owned water utility company. Sa pagdinig ng Senate Committee on Public Services, Senator Raffy Tulfo reported that his office conducted a survey among 70 LWDs. The results showed that 61 districts are not satisfied with PrimeWater’s service. Ayon kay Tulfo, marami nang water distric

Daet, Camarines Norte — Three alleged High-Value Individuals (HVI) were arrested in a successful buy-bust operation along Vinzons Avenue, Daet, Camarines Norte, on the evening of December 3, 2025. Police recovered from the suspects roughly 3 kilos of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of ₱20,400,000, based on the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) valuation. Also confiscated were 669 pieces of counterfeit ₱1,000 bills used as boodle money, along with marked buy-bust cash

More than 15,000 passengers from three major Philippine airlines were affected by a required software update for Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, resulting in nearly 100 delayed or canceled flights. According to acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, Airbus and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered the update as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and airworthiness of all affected aircraft. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines canceled 78 domestic

A quiet Wednesday morning in Camalig, Albay turned into a scene of tragedy and heartbreak after a UV Express van and a 10-wheeler truck plunged into a ravine, killing 11 out of the vehicle’s 13 passengers. According to Camalig Mayor Caloy Baldo, the accident happened around 9 a.m. along the bypass road in Barangay Libod. What followed was an agonizing eight-hour rescue and retrieval operation as authorities battled steep terrain, unstable ground, and the wreckage lodged deep

DAET, CAMARINES NORTE — A young woman endured sheer torment after a 21-year-old man allegedly used her intimate photos and videos to threaten, harass, and force her to obey his every demand. The suspect, known only by the alias “Falcon,” was caught flat-footed when operatives of the Camarines Norte Provincial Cyber Response Team stormed the scene during an entrapment operation on November 18, 2025, at around 11:30 a.m. Weeks of police investigation reportedly uncovered the su

Eight police officers were arrested inside Camp Vicente Lim in Calamba, Laguna after allegedly abducting, robbing, and raping an 18-year-old Grade 9 student from Bacoor City, Cavite — a crime authorities described as shocking and deeply disturbing, especially because the suspects are members of an elite PNP unit. The arrested officers are all assigned to the PNP Drug Enforcement Group – Special Operations Unit 4A (PDEG SOU 4A). The case stems from an incident on Saturday, Nov

Daet, Philippines — Philippine authorities confiscated more than ₱10 million (approximately USD 180,000) worth of methamphetamine, locally known as shabu , in a major anti-drug operation carried out in Camarines Norte province on November 22, 2025. The operation, led by the Camarines Norte Police Drug Enforcement Unit and the Daet Municipal Police Station, with support from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), targeted a high-value suspect identified only by the al

“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.” ―Friedrich Nietzsche I SUPPORT the majority of the Filipinos against rascals and political lunatics who wanted but failed to topple the Marcos Jr. administration, but I disagree with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to prioritize the arrest of some local officials who left the Philippin

A one-month-old baby girl is now safe after the National Authority for Child Care (NACC), working with law enforcement agencies, intercepted a heartbreaking attempt to sell her online for ₱40,000 . Authorities said the suspects had allegedly purchased the infant earlier for ₱20,000 , intending to resell her for profit treating a human life as merchandise. According to the NACC, the discovery was as disturbing as it was alarming: babies as young as a month old were being bough

New York - Investigative journalist Max Limpag of Cebu has passed away. It is difficult to write about the loss of a friend and colleague I deeply respected for his integrity, for his courage, and for the way he carried his craft with clarity and purpose. Like all who knew him, I was stunned by the news. Max was in the middle of it all our chaos, I mean digging, checking, writing, and publishing without fear or apology. But journalism work is never really finished. Max wrot

The Provincial Government of Northern Samar, under the leadership of Governor Harris Ongchuan, proudly announces a historic milestone in the province’s ongoing mission to champion sustainable tourism, environmental stewardship, and inclusive development. On November 19, 2025, the Biri Rock Formations were officially declared a National Geological Monument , a recognition formally transmitted by the National Committee on Geological Sciences (NCGS) during a ceremony at the Mine

What was supposed to be a season of triumph ended in unimaginable tragedy for a graduating student who was shot in the head by a drunk man on Monday night in Bangued, Abra. According to Police Major Graeme Boy Javier, chief of the Bangued Police, the victim Larry Bautista, a student of the College of Arts and Social Sciences at the Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) was standing outside his boarding house in Zone 7 when the suspect, identified as Erwin B

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