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LTO impounds imported EV over driver’s fake license, missing papers
MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Office (LTO) impounded an imported electric vehicle (EV) in Quezon City on Friday. The apprehension comes after its driver was caught using a fake license. The motorist also failed to present the vehicle’s registration documents. The vehicle was also found to be on the road without a license plate. The unit
Quezon wetlands, rice fields remain haven for migratory birds – DENR
LUCENA CITY — Wetlands, coastal habitats and agricultural lands in Quezon province continue to provide vital sanctuaries for migratory birds, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. In a report released Friday (Oct. 16), DENR-Calabarzon said the 2026 Asian Waterbird Census documented 229 birds belonging to 16 species at two monitoring sites in
63 of 77 MV June Aster fire victims identified; probe ongoing
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities have identified 63 of the 77 people killed in the MV June Aster ferry fire off Palawan in September, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has reported. The BFP also said Friday eight people remain missing as investigators continue to determine possible lapses that allowed the vessel to sail despite engine
Ancient trees, rare plants tell Bicol Natural Park’s story
MANILA, Philippines — A centuries-old tree, a critically endangered plant and several rare and endemic species are among the botanical treasures documented in Bicol Natural Park during a biodiversity monitoring activity in the second half of 2026, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol. The findings highlight the diversity of plant
Elderly man held over hacking of drinking buddy in Batac City
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A 71-year-old man was arrested after allegedly hacking a 46-year-old man during a drinking session in Barangay Bungon, Batac City in Ilocos Norte, police said Saturday, Oct. 17. Based on the initial police investigation, the suspect and the victim were drinking alcoholic beverages at the suspect’s residence when the incident
Fugitive living as his dead twin for 19 years exposed by twin's ex
A fugitive wanted over a 2002 kidnapping and robbery in eastern China lived for nearly 19 years as his dead twin brother, until the brother's former girlfriend told police who had really died in a 2007 car crash.
NGCP raises yellow alert on electricity over Visayas grid anew on Oct. 17
MANILA, Philippines — Merely hours after it lifted its power supply warning, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Saturday raised again the yellow alert over the Visayas power grid from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The warning comes as the power plants remained unavailable and maintenance work affected electricity supply. A yellow
Taal Volcano logs 22 quakes as seismic activity continues
LUCENA CITY—Taal Volcano in Batangas continues to exhibit seismic activity, recording 22 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours, up from 17 the previous day. This report comes from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday, Oct. 17. Phivolcs data showed 139 volcanic earthquakes and 11 tremor episodes recorded from Oct. 9
Severe Tropical Storm ‘Champi’ outside PAR intensifies into a typhoon
MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm internationally named “Champi” intensified into a typhoon early Saturday morning, Oct. 17. It is forecast to bring rains into the country by Monday, the state weather bureau said. In its 2 a.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Champi developed into a typhoon
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KL Immigration Dept probing allegations of special pass irregularities for foreigners
It advises people not to use unauthorised middlepersons.