Local executives assured Friday to help monitor the interim truce meant to stave off hostilities between the military and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan.

"The affected roads will be fully passable by 5 a.m. on Monday, November 14," the MMDA said. 

Nine of the 15 mayors in Albay have joined the ruling Lakas-CMD.

Police took into custody on Wednesday a passenger who was injured in a bus bombing in this city on Sunday.

Two persons were killed and another was wounded in gun attacks in Rizal on Wednesday.

The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Wednesday a bill seeking to declare Feb. 1 as National Hijab Day.

Former rebels have received over P45 million in assistance from the government since July, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

Three members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and three soldiers have been killed in skirmishes in Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan since Tuesday.

The Makati City government has started distributing Christmas gift bags to thousands of families, Mayor Abby Binay said yesterday.

The Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot is expected to reach P215 million by tonight’s draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said yesterday.