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The number of suspects behind the killing of a political vlogger, Mima Alicia, has been increased, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
According to Northern Police District Director PBGen. Benliner Capili, a total of six suspects have now been identified in the crime. Manhunt operations are still ongoing for the three suspects at large (including the mastermind).
PNP Chief PGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that authorities have already established the identities of two of the three unapprehended suspects.
The PNP Chief assured that all six individuals involved (from mastermind to the gunman) will be clearly identified. He added that the three suspects are currently arrested.
Based on the ongoing investigations, the motive allegedly stems from a personal grudge and debt.
The PNP has also recovered the firearm used in the killing.
The case will be presented to the Caloocan City Prosecution Office, according to PGen. Nartatez.
He also declared that the case is now considered solved.
The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) is an initiative to monitor violations in traffic laws, rules, and regulations through the installation of CCTV cameras on major thoroughfares.
Although no physical apprehension is involved on-site, violators can still be caught based on CCTV footage. According to the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), captured footage will undergo review and validation before a Notice of Violation (NOV) is issued to the registered address of the violator.
The delivery process for a Notice of Violation (NOV) varies depending on the type of vehicle. For private vehicles, the NOV is sent via PhilPost to the owner’s address as registered in the Land Transportation Management Database System. For public utility buses, the notice is sent directly to the operating bus company. Unregistered vehicles will also receive such notice.
The violator/s must pay the corresponding fines or penalty once apprehended. Violators are given 10 working days upon the receipt of the NOV, according to the MMDA.
Payments can be made either in person or through digital payment platforms. Over-the-counter payment is available at the MMDA Office, while digital transactions can be done through GCash, Maya, Bayad App, iCash, and LandBank LinkBiz Portal.
NCAP Deputy Chief Marc Dunhill Bolima clarified that there will be no additional charges to be imposed on unpaid NCAP fines.
However, it is still important to pay on time because if a violator fails to settle his/her payment within the given grace period, his/her license plate number will be included in the Alarm list.
“If a violator fails to settle the assessed fines or penalties within ten (10) working days from the receipt of the notice, the vehicle license plate number shall be included in the Alarm list and payment will be required prior to the renewal of vehicle registration with the Land Transportation Office (LTO),” according to MMDA
Bolima added that unsettled NCAP records may also be detected during physical apprehensions.
“Mahuhuli din po siya. Once na nahuli po siya ng physical apprehension, ating makikita po yung mga previous na violations niya,” he said
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Prices in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) dealers are set to implement a price hike this August.
REGASCO has announced the ₱2.50 increase per kilogram. Hence, there will be a ₱27.50 additional adjustment for each 11 kg cylinder. The increase is effective today, August 3, 2026.
Petron and Solane also declared an increase of ₱3.00 per kilogram, which will also be implemented this month.
However, a rollback in oil products is expected to begin on August 4, 2026.
The local price adjustment is driven by the ongoing changes in global oil market prices.
The face-to-face classes in Las Piñas National High School and Las Piñas National Senior High School — Diego Cera Campus have been suspended from August 3 to 7, 2026.
The suspension follows the death of a 13-year-old student at Las Piñas National High School, who was stabbed by a classmate over the alleged unreturned ₱10 change from buying water at the school canteen.
The incident happened on July 31, 2026.
The suspension of face-to-face classes was ordered by the government to give consideration to the mental health and psychological well-being of the students.
Both schools will temporarily shift to asynchronous or modular distance learning. Face-to-face classes may resume on August 10 (Monday).
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The House prosecution panel has listed 13 witnesses for Article I, or the alleged misuse of confidential funds against Vice President Sara Duterte.
According to House Prosecution Panel Member and Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua, there is a possibility of reducing the number of witnesses once they determine that sufficient evidence against the accused has been established.
“Let's say after presenting 8 or 9 witnesses, (kung) tingin namin, solid na solid na, so we can move on to the next article,” he said
[“Let's say after presenting 8 or 9 witnesses, if we think it’s already solid, so we can move on to the next article.”]
The prosecution team is set to present the two witnesses from the Commission on Audit (COA) from August 3 to 4, 2026.
The witnesses include former State Auditor of COA Intelligence Confidential Fronts Office (ICFAO) Roderick Wamil and the current State Auditor of COA ICFAO Xylene May Del Campo.
Their testimony is expected to determine whether the utilization of confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd) complies with existing regulations.
“Dito po, titingnan natin kung yung paggamit po ay nasa tama ayon sa circular, sa joint circular na inilabas, kung paano gagamitin dapat yung confidential fund,” Rep. Chua said
[“Here, we will look into whether the utilization strictly followed the circular, the joint circular has been released on how confidential funds should be spent.”]
Once the prosecution finishes presenting its witnesses and evidence in all articles of impeachment, the defense panel will present its own.
After both sides present all necessary matters to the Senate impeachment court, the Senator-judges will vote on the conviction or acquittal of the Vice President.
Securing the required two-thirds vote of the Senator-judges in a single article is sufficient to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte.
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