MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) mobilized its emergency and disaster response teams on Monday, bracing for rapid deployment as Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) intensifies and strengthens the southwest monsoon (habagat). READ: Francisco now a typhoon — Pagasa PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has put emergency response teams across the country on active

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A 44-year-old suspect was apprehended by maritime police operatives on Sunday morning for the illegal sale of turtle eggs at the Zamboanga City Public Market. Police Captain Leah May Alameda, Zamboanga City Maritime Police Station (ZCMARPSTA) chief, said her team responded to a report from a concerned citizen regarding

MANILA, Philippines– The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could extend beyond September as both the prosecution and defense prepare to present a large volume of witnesses and documentary evidence, House prosecutors said Monday. Speaking after the latest pretrial conference, lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro said the timeline earlier floated by the prosecution may