Yearly Archives: 2026

German national dies after returning to burning pension house

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A German national who had initially escaped a burning pension house died after reportedly going back inside the building during a fire in Barangay Guizo, Mandaue City early Friday morning, May 29. The victim was identified as Thomas Hans Schiemmer, of legal age, whose body was later found inside one of

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Legarda leads diagnosis of Antique-Aklan power, connectivity gaps

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda led a substantive diagnosis of the power and connectivity challenges affecting Antique and Aklan and secured commitments for coordinated public-private solutions, emphasizing that reliable electricity and accessible internet are essential to inclusive local development, tourism, education, livelihood, public services, and investment. During a multi-sector briefing at

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No arrest warrant yet for Estrada’s plunder rap due to court motions

MANILA, Philippines — As of Friday evening, the Sandiganbayan’s Fifth Division has yet to issue an arrest warrant for the non-bailable plunder, as well as graft case, against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former Department of Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan and three other officials. The office of the Fifth Division clerk of court told reporters

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Suspect in deadly 2025 election shooting in Negros arrested

BACOLOD CITY—A 43-year-old man wanted for a violent May 2025 election day shooting in Silay City, Negros Occidental has been arrested. The shooting last year killed two people and left eight others injured. The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) said police officers captured the suspect, identified only by his alias “Clar,” during

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