The Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) has expressed alarm over the sudden rise in cases of colorectal cancer recorded in the country.

The Quezon City government boosted the operational capabilities of the police department with the provision of P4.1 million worth of logistical equipment to its units.

The Bureau of Immigration intercepted a 35-year-old woman from Sulu who attempted to depart the country using shared identity – a form of identity theft the BI said is a recurring issue among aspiring overseas workers from far-flung provinces.

One of the men tagged in the killing of two people in Barangay Bangkulasi in Navotas earlier this month is seeking justice for the alleged maltreatment he suffered at the hands of eight police intelligence operatives.

Residents from different municipalities in Maguindanao del Sur surrendered 271 firearms to authorities on Thursday following intercession by local officials.

The 34 miner workers who were reported buried in a landslide that occurred in this town on Thursday turned out to be alive and in good condition, authorities said yesterday.

Vatican pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle led the symbolic opening of the 2nd Asian Mission Congress in Penang, Malaysia on Thursday.

The National Capital Region Police Office has dismissed 29 officers since Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez became the acting Philippine National Police chief three months ago, the NCRPO reported yesterday.

The Bureau of Corrections and the provincial government of Southern Leyte yesterday agreed to build a regional prison facility in the town of Silago as part of BuCor’s decongestion efforts.

The public has been warned against purchasing and consuming unregistered alcoholic drinks that are being sold in the market ahead of the holiday season.