The Manila City government officially renamed Ospital ng Sampaloc (OSSAM) as the Mayor Ramon Bagatsing General Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 25, in honor of the late mayor’s contribution to the city. According to the city 's Public Information Office (MPIO), Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno”...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has repatriated 261 Filipino seafarers from the Black Sea after their vessels came under attack amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, speaking during an interview at DMW office, said the figure accounted for more than...
After being rescheduled to August 17–18 due to inclement weather in Metro Manila, the PMAP Mega Job Fair 2026, held in collaboration with SM Job Fair, pushed through at the SM City North EDSA Skydome—connecting jobseekers with employers, career coaches, upskilling opportunities, and employment...
The Parañaque City government has intensified clearing operations in Barangay Baclaran after garbage washed into an estero during the high tide on Tuesday morning, Aug. 25, compounded by the continuing effects of the southwest monsoon (Habagat). Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the cleanup operation was...
Five hundred members of various tricycle operators and drivers’ associations (TODA) in Las Piñas City have been deployed to their respective barangays to carry out community cleanup activities under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. Mayor April...
Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez has directed intensified drainage repairs and monitoring in communities hit by flooding last week, even as Sucat Road remained clear during heavy rains. City engineers and environment officials have identified Ascual Compound, Valley 2, Valley 14, Belisario, and...
Thirteen passengers were injured in a multi-vehicle collision involving two jeepneys, a truck, an SUV, and a motorcycle along Legarda Bridge toward Ramon Magsaysay Avenue in Manila early Tuesday, Aug. 25. The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MDRRMD) reported that a...
Amid recent reports of violence in schools, Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro urged qualified professionals to apply for full-time guidance counselor positions to strengthen mental health care and support for students in the city’s public schools. “Hinihikayat po natin ang mga qualified...
A 21-year-old man identified by authorities as a notorious robbery suspect, who was recently released from detention, was jailed again for illegal gambling and possession of shabu in Pasig City. The Pasig City Police Station identified the suspect as "Chan Chan." He was arrested during a joint...
Residents of five barangays in Las Piñas City were advised to store enough water as Maynilad Water Services, Inc. scheduled a service interruption lasting about 15 hours starting Wednesday night, Aug. 26. The affected barangays are Almanza Uno, Pilar, Talon Uno, Talon Dos, and Talon Singko....
Vendors in Baclaran, Parañaque City kept their stalls open and continued earning despite successive heavy rains that hit Metro Manila over the past two weeks. The absence of flooding in the busy commercial district was attributed to the continuing flood-prevention efforts of the city government...
Two men were arrested after police seized around 250 grams of high-grade marijuana or “kush” valued at P375,000 during a buy-bust operation in Parañaque City early Sunday morning, Aug. 23. The suspects, both 24, were identified as Paul, a resident of Barangay Moonwalk, and Mikko, of Barangay...
