Day: December 8, 2025

Manila: Acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has mandated a comprehensive inquiry into the killing of Gerry Campos, a broadcaster-turned-municipal councilor in Surigao del Sur. According to Philippines News Agency, this directive aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order for prompt and thorough investigations in incidents involving public servants, journalists, and civilians, aiming to uphold the rule of law while safeguarding citizens’ rights and safety. Gerry Campos, who previously held the position of director at Radio Mindanao Network in Butuan City and managed Radyo Serbato, was elected to the Marihatag municipal council before his untimely death. He

Manila: The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Monday announced plans to reopen two of its heritage sites next week as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize and upgrade museum facilities nationwide. According to Philippines News Agency, the Dambanang Apolinario Mabini (Apolinario Mabini Shrine) located at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Sta. Mesa, Manila, will reopen on December 10, followed by the reopening of the Museo ng Libingan sa Ilalim ng Lupa ng Nagcarlan (Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery Historical Landmark) in Laguna on December 11. The reopening of the Mabini Shrine will commence at 10

Taguig city: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is ramping up its crackdown on illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and internet gaming licensees (IGLs). This comes after authorities discovered an alleged illegal online gaming hub masquerading as an information technology-business process outsourcing (IT-BPO) company in Upper McKinley Hills, Taguig City. According to Philippines News Agency, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Southern Metro Manila District Field Unit and the Southern Police District (SPD) made the discovery while conducting a manhunt operation for a Chinese national wanted for estafa. The operation was coordinated with the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).

Manila: The Philippines has ordered a temporary ban on the importation of live pigs, pork meat, pig skin, and other pork-based products from Taiwan following the confirmation of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak there. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., in a statement Monday, said the measure is necessary to shield the country’s multibillion-peso hog industry from the highly contagious disease. According to Philippines News Agency, Tiu Laurel directed the immediate suspension of all imports from Taiwan, including semen used for artificial insemination. The order takes effect at once and will remain in force until officially

Cotabato city: A stray bullet from a fatal shooting triggered a fire on a power transmission tower, causing a six-hour brownout across Cotabato City and parts of Maguindanao del Norte and North Cotabato Sunday night. The incident left residents without electricity, creating a significant disruption in the area. According to Philippines News Agency, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines reported an emergency shutdown at 6:32 p.m. after a conductor arced on a tower near the Sultan Kudarat Substation. The arc was possibly caused by a stray bullet striking the tower, leading to the power outage. Power was fully restored