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National Union of Journalists of the Philippines director Marchel Espina faces an unjust vexation charge in Batangas City, prompting widespread condemnation from media groups who view the case as an attack on press freedom.
The Batangas City government reminded parents to supervise their children and ensure their safety as face-to-face classes remain suspended due to inclement weather, following reports of truancy.
Anti-narcotics operatives in Batangas City, Philippines, arrested two suspected drug traffickers and seized over P2 million worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation.
Seven men were arrested in Batangas City, Philippines, during an anti-illegal fuel operation. They are accused of unauthorized sale and trading of petroleum products.
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives and police successfully dismantled an alleged drug den and arrested four suspects in Batangas City, Batangas, on Monday, June 1.
A passenger reportedly died after falling overboard from a vessel in the waters off the Verde Island Passage in Batangas City, Philippines, on Friday.
Philippine police conducted a buy-bust operation in Batangas City, arresting five suspects and seizing illicit tobacco worth over 600,000 pesos.
Heavy 'habagat' rains have affected 3,640 families across Rizal, Cavite, and Batangas, with 143 families specifically evacuated in Batangas City due to the severe weather.
The Batangas City government organized a 'bokashi ball' throwing event at Calumpang Bridge as part of its efforts to rehabilitate the river and improve water quality, coinciding with the city’s 57th Foundation Day celebration.
More schools in the Philippines are being affected by attack threats, leading to the suspension of classes at Batangas City Integrated High School after an unidentified individual threatened to shoot students.
Two suspected big-time drug traffickers were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Batangas City, yielding over P1.4 million worth of suspected crystal meth.
The Batangas City government in the Philippines is launching free electric tricycle rides to help commuters cope with rising fuel costs, which are attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
A collision between a truck and a passenger jeepney in Batangas City left two motorists dead and five others injured.
A woman was safely rescued by the crew of a domestic passenger vessel after falling overboard in the waters off Batangas City, Philippines, early Thursday.
Authorities conducted several successful drug busts across the Philippines, including operations in Camarines Sur, Cagayan de Oro, Batangas City, Oriental Mindoro, and Rizal, resulting in the seizure of millions of pesos worth of suspected shabu and the arrest of multiple individuals.
A school in Batangas City, Philippines, has resumed classes after suspending them due to an alleged shooting threat. Police later identified a bullied student as the source of the threat.
The Batangas City government recognized six centenarian residents, granting them P150,000 in cash incentives and plaques signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The honor was announced in a Facebook post on Monday.
A new direct sea route has launched, linking the town of Pola and Batangas City in the Philippines, significantly reducing travel time and preparing for increased demand ahead of the summer season.