Christine Boton

Manila, Philippines

Journalist at The Philippine Star

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Smuggled onions test positive for salmonella

4 days ago | philstar.com | Bella Cariaso |Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has warned consumers against buying imported white onions after a shipment of smuggled bulbs tested positive for salmonella and heavy metals. The contraband, placed in two shipping containers, was seized by agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Mexico, Pampanga on April 26.
LTO probes SUV with government plates using EDSA busway

4 days ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show cause order (SCO) to a government financial institution after its red license plate was found affixed to a different vehicle that illegally entered the EDSA Bus Carousel. According to the LTO, the red plate with number SAA 1023 is registered to a Toyota Hi-Ace van under the said government agency. However, the plate was seen on a Toyota Fortuner that was flagged for unauthorized use of the EDSA Busway.
Random drug tests, inspections now new normal - LTO

5 days ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — Random drug testing and roadworthiness inspections will now be standard procedures for public transport vehicles, following a fatal bus accident in Tarlac City, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced. During a recent inspection in Subic, Zambales, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II reported that all buses operated by Solid North Transit are currently undergoing roadworthiness evaluations.
Motor vlogger in road rage surrenders license

5 days ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — The female motovlogger involved in a viral road rage incident in Zambales has surrendered her driver’s license but failed to present the motorcycle she was using during the altercation, the Land Transportation Office said Thursday. LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II confirmed that vlogger Alyannah Aguinaldo, known online as Yanna Motovlog, turned over her license to the LTO’s Intelligence and Investigation Division (IID) on May 8.
740 bus workers undergo drug test

6 days ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — As authorities move to prevent fatal road crashes, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has subjected 740 drivers and conductors of a bus company to mandatory drug testing. The drug testing, conducted at the terminal of Solid North Transit in Cubao, Quezon City, was ordered by LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II in response to President Marcos’ directive to tighten road safety standards.
124 quakes logged at Taal Volcano

6 days ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — Up to 124 earthquakes were recorded at Taal Volcano in Batangas yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Phivolcs said the quakes indicated that low-level unrest was occurring in the volcano. The temblors were accompanied by volcanic steam emissions that rose 150 meters and drifted northwest. Sulfur dioxide emission on May 7 was at 962 tons per day, which is consistent with the ongoing degassing activity at the main crater.
LPA weakens; rains to persist

1 week ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rains are projected across several regions after low-pressure area monitored near Pulupandan, Negros Occidental further weakened, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Mimaropa, parts of Quezon, Bicol, the Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, Bangsamoro and Soccsksargen are expected to be affected by the weather system.
Hot, humid weather to persist

1 week ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — The easterlies will continue to bring hot and humid weather even as a low-pressure area (LPA) has entered the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. PAGASA said the LPA is not likely to develop into a tropical depression, but the earsterlies would bring localized thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and evening.
‘Napakasakit Po Sa Pamilya Namin’: Grief, Anger Over Death Of Child At NAIA

1 week ago | onenews.ph | Christine Boton

Politics & Other News Features Christine Boton May 6, 2025 Danmark Masongsong pleaded for help to make the driver of the SUV responsible for the incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 and give justice to his daughter, Malia Kates, who was one of those killed. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac talks to Danmark Masongsong on Monday evening, May 5, 2025 as he visited the wake of Masongsong’s daughter, Malia Kates, in Lipa City, Batangas.
LTO revokes licenses of 98 drug-positive PUV drivers

1 week ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the licenses of 98 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers who tested positive for illegal drug use during Holy Week. LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said the drivers were permanently disqualified from applying for a new license. Mendoza said the initiative was in line with the directive of Transport Secretary Vince Dizon to ensure the safety of road users. “Getting a driver’s license is not a right.