OFW shot to death in Bataan

ORANI, Bataan- An overseas Filipino worker who had just arrived from Jeddah was shot dead in broad daylight in Barangay Kaparangan, this town, Sunday. Chief Inspector Arnel M. Dial, chief of police, identified the victim as Allan Goven, a native of Baguio City who resided in Kaparangan. He succumbed to 11 gunshot wounds. Incoming search terms:baguio killing (4)lucban quezon killing (2)ofw... 

Quitting acting

Manila, Philippines – JUST A THOUGHT: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney * FIRED UP RATINGS: Contrary to fears by some, “Apoy sa Dagat,” an adult drama series starring Piolo Pascual, Diether Ocampo and Angelica Panganiban, has emerged a ratings winner after only a week of airing. Incoming search terms:quit acting announcement... 

Ex-soldier, companion shot dead

CAMP PRESIDENT QUIRINO, Ilocos Sur ­- A former soldier and his back rider were killed in a broad daylight shooting behind a public market in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Monday afternoon. Chief Inspector William Nerona, Cabugao town chief of police, identified the victims as Jimmy Boy Galasinao, 35, a former member of Philippine Army, and Lina Sumibcay, 51, both residents of Sitio Baliw, Barangay... 

Solar-Powered Half-Electric Bike With Roof

By Jose Ma. J. Fernandez Manila, Philippines – Remember those unique bikes that had small motors attached to them, and made a very high-pitched sound as it huffed and puffed its way through the highways and byways? I think they used to be called Velo-Solexes, and were seen often enough for the genre to be accepted even if not commonly used. The idea was to use the motor to maybe... 

2 dead in Laguna holdup

STA. ROSA CITY, Laguna ­- Armed men shot dead two shuttle bus employees and made off with P200,000 payroll money during a broad daylight holdup in Barangay Sto. Domingo, here, on Friday afternoon, reports said yesterday. Incoming search terms:sta rosa laguna hold up (4)hold up in Sta Rosa Laguna April 2013 (3)holdup sta rosa (2)Sta rosa holdap (1)sta rosa hold-up (1) Read More »

La Salle coed drugged, raped

By ANTHONY GIRON DASMARIÑAS CITY, Cavite – A pretty 17-year-old coed of De La Salle University-Dasmarinas was reportedly drugged and raped in broad daylight Wednesday, according to a belated police report. Supt. Ulysses G. Cruz, Dasmarinas police chief, said they are now hunting two men who allegedly took turns violating the victim. Incoming search terms:la salle coed drugged raped... 

Man, 73, killed in ambush

CAMP PRESIDENT QUIRINO, Ilocos Sur – A septuagenarian man was killed in a broad daylight ambush staged Tuesday by two motorcycle-riding men with bonnets in Sitio Baoay, Barangay Paing, Bantay, Ilocos Sur. Incoming search terms:latest news in manueva santa ilocos sur philippines (1)latest news in paing bantay ilocos sur philippines (1)police inspector santa ilocos sur (1) Read More »

Daylight robbery in Marikina foiled

By MADELYNNE DOMINGUEZ Manila, Philippines – Three robbers struck in broad daylight yesterday in Marikina City, but were foiled by responding policemen. One of them, Jimmy Arizala, 25, of Barangay Inarawan, Antipolo City, died of multiple bullet wounds while two of his cohorts, Ronilie Csabuena, 18, and Kevin Guillera, 26, both of Cupang, Antipolo, were arrested. Incoming search... 

Criminals bolder now PNP Chief

Manila, Philippines – A DAY after the morning robbery at a mall in Ortigas, Quezon City, I spoke with Philippine National Police Chief Director-General Nicanor Bartolome over my morning radio program in DWIZ882 AM. Gen. Bartolome, who personally went to the crime scene, said that CCTV footage from the Robinsons Galleria, caught three of the suspects going out of the mall but not... 

How to maximize use of an Underwater Camera

Choosing the right underwater camera, using the camera in broad daylight and in shallow waters, taking photos as still as possible, securing the camera near you, following depth recommendations, using it like an ordinary camera, and wearing clear protective eye wear underwater are some tips for using an underwater camera. Underwater, whether in the pool or under the sea, is an entirely...