CEBU, Philippines — After serving as barangay captain of Bacayan, Winston Pepito is now transitioning to a city-wide role after winning a seat as the top councilor in the North District.

Authorities have launched a manhunt for a barangay captain suspected of opening fire near a political headquarters in Barangay Mambulac, Silay City, ...

A barangay captain and two barangay councilors were killed after being shot by a former barangay tanod, who then shot himself ...

COTABATO CITY— Gunmen ambushed and seriously wounded a barangay councilor early Sunday, May 18, in an unlit area of Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City. Radio reports from Central Mindanao on Sunday ...

Senator-elect Erwin Tulfo on Friday took his oath of office in Quiapo, Manila. Tulfo was sworn in by his good friend Barangay Chairperson Johnny Dela Cruz at around 9:00 a.m. in Barangay 307, Zone 30, ...

PANAMA CITY — A Panama City fishing captain was sentenced to prison for a month and ordered to pay $51,000 for poisoning and shooting bottlenose dolphins on multiple occasions. A release from ...

The city of Killeen is mourning the loss of Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III, who was killed in a two-vehicle crash in north Austin over the weekend. Read More: <a href ...

Fire Captain Michael Haas is suing the city of Akron and department leadership, seeking tens of thousands of dollars in damages and a promotion. House GOP fails to pass tax and spending bill after ...

While there is no clear motive yet, a barangay captain in the city is being considered as a suspect behind the shooting incident, the report said. Police launched a hot pursuit operation against the ...

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Fire Captain Michael Haas, a 27-year veteran of the department, filed a federal lawsuit against the city and fire department leadership earlier this month, claiming he was ...

as the new mayor of this city on Tuesday. Ismail got 68,090 votes, defeating his close rival, Carmen Geraldine Rosal, wife of Albay Governor Noel Rosal, who received 61,943 votes. Ismail is a ...

“The City of Haines City and the Haines City Police Department are both angered and deeply disappointed by this development,” a news release from the police department said. Haines City Police ...