Police have arrested an Italian was who is suspected of growing marijuana plants on her veranda in Baguio City. Authorities did not release the name of the woman but said they confiscated six potted marijuana plants after ‘concerned citizens’ tipped them off. The Italian told police that she was told that the plants were Lagundi, a medicinal… Full Story »
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Cab driver hangs himself after raping Japanese student in Baguio City
A taxi driver committed suicide shortly after he raped a Japanese student at a lodging house in Baguio City. Ferdinand S Pasuli, aged 26, of La Trinidad, Benguet, hung himself in the toilet of a hotel room at Nova Lodge in Baguio City. Prior to the incident, the suspect raped his passenger, a 21-year-old Japanese student… Full Story »
Five young Korean students caught stealing sweets from Baguio mall
Police arrested five Korean high school students for stealing chocolates and other grocery items in a shopping mall in Baguio City. The youngsters are students of Disciples for Christ International School living in Lucnab, Baguio City. The incident occurred inside SM Supermarket in Luneta Hill, Baguio City. The Koreans were caught by a sales associate on the… Full Story »
Teenage marijuana dealer arrested with 15-year-old sidekick at Baguio school
A teenage drug dealer and his 15-year-old sidekick have been arrested for selling marijuana at Baguio City National High School. School security guards arrested Wilson Amparado dela Pena, of Upper Rock Quarry barangay, along with with a 15-year-old student who allegedly ran errands for Pena inside the school compound. Pena was said to be in possession of marijuana. Baguio City… Full Story »
Police on heightened alert after foreign students targeted in Baguio City
Police are on heightened alert after a recent spate of attacks involving foreign students in Baguio. The recent attacks includes an incident involving a student from Yemen, along with his 17-year-old friend who is also from the same country. 20-year-old Omar Ali Algathmi told police that he and his friend were attacked by three unidentified… Full Story »
