Ferry sinking survivors Lestser Mae, 11 months old, and her mother arrive at the Coast Guard headquarters in Manila Thursday, in this photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard. (AP photo)
MANILA -- A Philippine ferry sank in shallow waters southeast of Manila early Thursday, killing at least 12 people, officials said.
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Philippine and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) officials are investigating the clash that killed 14 Marine troops and three rebels in Basilan Province.
CEBU CITY -- The priest accused of lascivious conduct while hearing the confession of high school students attending a seminar has surfaced to answer the charges. His explanation: he is just a “jolly kind of person” and was merely making the students feel at ease.
DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte vetoed Thursday what was touted as a landmark ordinance approved by the 14th City Council--the Comprehensive Urban Shelter and Services Development Code of Davao City or the Shelter Code.
