Rappler's latest stories on Olongapo City
Court convicts gunman in murder of businessman Dominic Sytin
Edgardo Luib, convicted of murder and frustrated murder, points to Dominic Sytin's brother Dennis as mastermind. Dennis is at large.
Court orders SBMA to issue permit to operate to locator in contempt case
Brighterday Subic Ltd. Inc, operator of All Hands Beach, is the latest locator to file a complaint against SBMA over policies that are allegedly inimical to locators in the free port
Family of 3 dies in Olongapo fire
The City Fire Marshall says the building was ringed with security grills and there was no fire exit in the upper floors
Australian man nabbed over fatal gun attack in Olongapo
(UPDATED) No motive has been established yet for the gun attack
Trial of confessed gunman in Sytin murder ends; verdict out on November 20
The promulgation of the decision on the murder and frustrated murder charges against Edgardo Luib will be released on November 20 – 8 days before the first death anniversary of Dominic Sytin
PH, U.S. forces kick off ‘more advanced’ KAMANDAG war games
The joint military exercises will feature the Philippines' brand new amphibious assault vehicles in an international drill for the first time
SBP condemns Olongapo referee slashing incident
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas condemns the brutal knife attack on a referee during a game in Olongapo
Mitos Magsaysay running for Zambales representative, replacing father-in-law
The suspended Olongapo mayor, Rolen Paulino, also withdraws his candidacy in favor of his son, Rolen Paulino Jr
Mayor questions PNP's 'drug hotbed' tag on Olongapo City
Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino says Olongapo City is the 'second most peaceful place in Region 3' based on police records
Court puts Olongapo officials' suspension on hold
Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 83 presiding judge Ralph Lee gives both the petitioners and respondent 15 days to submit their respective memorandums in support of their arguments
Olongapo mayor, execs to defy suspension order
Olongapo City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino says the Ombudsman’s decision to suspend them for 6 months over misconduct is unfair
1 dead, 1 missing due to monsoon rains in Zambales
Olongapo City rescue officials identify the fatality as Maria Veronica Rafael of Otero Avenue in Barangay Mabayuan
Beer truck topples over along Olongapo highway
Some residents say it is the 4th vehicle crash incident along the National Highway since road construction started
Political families in Zambales claim wins, losses
How did the prominent families in Zambales fare in these elections?
US submarine arrives in Subic amid fresh PH-China tension
Through engagements with our partners such as this port visit to Subic Bay we aid in maintaining stability says the commanding officer of the USS Ohio
Pemberton to return to Camp Aguinaldo
UPDATED This comes after Pemberton s counsel filed an urgent motion asking the court to direct the US Marine s confinement to the custodial center instead of the New Bilibid Prison
Pemberton's conviction: 'Incomplete victory' for Laude family
UPDATED The family of the slain transgender woman is dismayed that Pemberton was only convicted of homicide not murder
Pemberton guilty of homicide
2ND UPDATE The ruling comes over a year after Filipino transgender woman Jennifer Laude was found dead
Olongapo City to have 5-hour power outage
At least 17 barangays will have no electricity on June 7 from 8 am to 1 pm
4 US military men to testify in Laude case
The US servicemen return to the Philippines to honor the Philippine US Visiting Forces Agreement They vow to cooperate with the investigation
Laude camp to SC: Order Pemberton's move to Olongapo jail
The sisters of slain Filipino transgender Jennifer Laude want the US soldier s transfer from a Philippine military camp to the Olongapo City Jail
Curfew, nightclub ban on US troops killing businesses in Olongapo, Subic
Some establishments have already closed while others are just struggling to survive right now according to business owners
Pemberton camp denies making P21M plea bargain offer
Defense counsel Benjamin Tolosa Jr says it is an absolute lie we did not make an offer and it was them who made the P21 million demand when plea bargaining was discussed
Laude family: We just want to see the killer go to jail
The prosecution did not ask for anything nor was something offered by the Pemberton camp says Virgie Suarez lawyer for the family of slain transgender Jennifer Laude
Pemberton murder trial starts March 23 – court
US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton accused of killing Filipino transgender woman Jennifer Laude makes an unexpected appearance at the pre trial conference in Olongapo City
Mamasapano survivor, Pemberton not guilty plea, Pacquiao killer instinct | The wRap
Witnesses say a Mamasapano clash survivor killed 5 people in cold blood A not guilty plea for US Marine Pemberton Pacquiao’s trainer says he lost his killer instinct
Pemberton arrest warrant, PH vs. China, Sydney siege | The wRap
Pemberton’s warrant of arrest is out China snubs a deadline to respond to a South China Sea case filed by Philippines The gunman and 2 hostages die in the Sydney cafe siege
Prosecutors inspect Laude crime scene
Olongapo City Prosecutor Emilie Fe de los Santos says they were able to establish details of the witnesses testimonies but cannot say for now how this would help the case
Rappler Newscast | October 22, 2014
US retains custody of Pemberton despite transfer VP Binay seeks President Aquino s endorsement for 2016 HK leader makes gesture to democracy protesters
Aquino: Pemberton getting 'special negative treatment'
President Benigno Aquino III says Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton has been detained even when there is still a preliminary investigation of the murder complaint against him
Olongapo hearing to push through with or without US Marine
Despite Justice Secretary De Lima s statement that prosecutors will insist on the suspect s presence the prosecutors in Olongapo seem resigned to just seeing the American s lawyer
Remembering 'Ganda': The tragedy of Jennifer Laude
Jeffrey Laude – Jennifer to friends – was beautiful inside out says her family and friends and confident about her sexuality
Rappler Newscast | October 14, 2014
SWS: VP Binay s satisfaction ratings drop 15 Transgender Filipino slay suspect in US custody Kim Jong un resurfaces after 3 weeks
Olongapo slay suspect admitted he ‘did something wrong’ – mayor
Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino says the suspect made the reported admission upon questioning by Philippine authorities but immediately invoked his right to a lawyer and would not elaborate further
Olongapo city offers bounties for dead rats
The headlines generated by the bounties are meant to help spread the word about the dangers of leptospirosis
Olongapo City, parts of Bataan to experience power outage
Customers of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines and the general public are advised to take the necessary preparations and precautions for this scheduled interruption
Australian takes crash-marred Le Tour de Filipinas opener
Australia s youngster Eric Timothy Sheppard charges into the top spot of the crash marred Le Tour 2014 day 1
1 dead in Victory Liner bus accident in Olongapo
At least 38 passengers have been rushed to the James Gordon Memorial Hospital Most of them have no major injuries but 6 are under observation
Canadian found dead in Olongapo resort
Police investigators are not discounting foul play as the cause of death of the 72 year old Canadian national
DOH: Scrap fireworks, donate to disaster survivors
DOH s Eric Tayag draws attention to this message by dancing to the tune of Katy Perry s Roar
Olongapo attempts street dancing world record
The Mardi Gras festival culminates in a massive street dancing party called Galaw Gapo
Dumpsite blamed for Olongapo leptospirosis outbreak
Hospital records show that 11 patients with leptospirosis have died while 500 are infected with the deadly disease
Under control? Leptospirosis claims more lives
Deaths from leptospirosis reach 10 and the number of those infected surges to 426 on October 11 as the Gordon hospital continues to deal with overcrowding
DOH: Olongapo leptospirosis outbreak under control
Health Secretary Enrique Ona says urban rats that are the carriers – found in houses and sewers – caused the leptospirosis ourbreak
Olongapo leptospirosis toll climbs to 8
UPDATED The toll from the leptospirosis outbreak rose by 2
Bong, JV bring relief goods to Zambales
They are here to give [relief goods] even if [some sectors] are criticizing them Let s put those aside Olongapo Mayor Rolen Paulino tells his constituents
Olongapo residents: 'We have no homes to return to'
Sta Rita barangay the worst hit barangay in all of Olongapo City starts clean up but many are homeless after floods ravaged their houses
Heavy rains leave 33 dead in Zambales
UPDATED Many houses remain submerged Rescuers from neighboring provinces have arrived to help in search and rescue operations
Sta. Rita in Olongapo City hit hard
Barangay Sta Rita is one of the hardest hit barangays in Olongapo City Evacuees lack food water and electricity
Olongapo City under state of calamity
UPDATED In neighboring Subic 6 people have been killed by landslides
