The Commission on Elections on Friday reminded all registered political parties and coalitions of political parties that they have only until Aug. 15 to file their Annual Sworn Information Update Statement before the poll body’s clerk office.

Anti-narcotics agents confisccated 180 grams of shabu valued at P1.22 million in Valencia, Negros Oriental on Friday.

A truck driver died while 11 of his 20 passengers were injured when their vehicle fell into a ravine in Bislig, Surigao del Sur on Friday.

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake hit Langiden, Abra yesterday.

Victims of hazing should come out and report their ordeal to authorities.

Amid allegations of overpriced food being served in Virgin Island in Panglao, Bohol, the Department of Tourism said the price of goods in tourist destinations should be standardized.

Magat Dam is set to release water today due to continuous rains spawned by a low-pressure area and the southwest monsoon or habagat.

Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar has filed a measure that seeks to establish dialysis wards in government hospitals and provide free treatments to indigent patients.

A bettor in Taytay, Rizal won the jackpot in the 6/58 Ultra Lotto drawn on Friday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced yesterday.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. yesterday vowed to end the “palakasan” system in the placement and promotion of police officers.