Protesters wearing costumes display a mock coffin during a Halloween protest Tuesday in suburban Quezon City, calling for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The protesters called for the ouster of Arroyo amid the alleged bribery and corruption scandals under her administration. (AP photo)
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday concluded that the October 19 explosion at the Glorietta 2 mall in Makati City that left 11 people dead and more than a hundred persons injured was caused by an industrial accident.
CEBU CITY -- Some officials admitted that the influence of narcopolitics in the recent barangay and youth elections is hard to prove, but incumbent Carreta village leader Marciano Ando did not waste time filing a complaint against his rival Eduardo Lauron Sr. for allegedly giving out P500 enclosed in sample ballots.
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday activated its “Operation Plan Kaluluwa,” a measure aimed at ensuring a peaceful and orderly observance of the All Saints’ and All Souls’ days, a police official said.
DAVAO CITY -- A newly proclaimed barangay captain in Sultan Mastura town of Shariff Kabunsuan was shot dead Monday night, right after the counting of official ballots from the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
