The goods were transported by convoy from Zamboanga City and Cotabato City.

Perlas was a member of the government's Doctors to the Barrios program, which was created to bring quality health care to "depressed, marginalized and underserved areas through the deployment of competent and community-oriented doctors."

A suspect in the murder of a woman and her two sons in San Jose, Romblon was arrested on Friday.

The Commission on Elections is reassigning its regional directors and officers to prevent them from becoming close to local politicians seeking positions in the upcoming May 9 polls.

At least four private hospitals in Davao City have been allowed to accept COVID patients after close to 1,000 health workers at the Southern Philippines Medical Center tested positive for the virus.

State volcanologists yesterday warned residents of Batangas and nearby areas to remain alert as Taal Volcano continued to show increased activity.

The number of arrested gun ban violators nationwide rose to 497 as of yesterday, according to the Philippine National Police.

­­Former House speaker Alan Peter Cayetano has asked President Duterte to veto the proposed vape bill, saying it would lead to serious health problems.

Manila Zoo has received a white Siberian tiger from the Clark Safari and Adventure Park in Pampanga.

Environmental watchdog EcoWaste Coalition has warned the public against lucky charm bracelets containing the cancer-causing chemical cadmium, which are being sold in stalls in Manila in time for the Chinese New Year celebration.