Programs and initiatives to uplift education, healthcare, wellness, and housing for residents took center stage in San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora 's State of the City Address, delivered on the 119th San Juan Day, Friday, March 27. In his address, Zamora showcased the latest developments...
The Pasig City Regional Trial Court Branch 159 has approved the prosecution’s motion for an ocular inspection of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) properties in Metro Manila and Davao to provide a clearer understanding of the premises identified in the alleged qualified trafficking case against...
The Caloocan City government will roll out a “Libreng Sakay” program using tricycles on April 6 to assist commuters affected by rising fuel prices. Free rides will be provided during rush hours through participating Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations (TODA). Each TODA will receive P695...
The Cavite Police Provincial Office (Cavite PPO) is on full alert starting Friday, March 27, to ensure a peaceful observance of Holy Week throughout the province. Cavite PPO Director Col. Ariel R. Red has directed all municipal and component city police stations, as well as operational support...
Authorities are stepping up efforts to track down the suspect involved in a viral “gas-and-run” incident in Quezon City on Sunday, March 22. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said it has intensified its investigation into an alleged estafa case that occurred at around 12:35 a.m. on March...
“Gutom ka ba sa good governance? Heto, matuto sa Pasig! (Do you want good governance? Learn from Pasig)." This was stated by former Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Heidi Mendoza following the inauguration of new electric minibuses worth P19,948,000 by the Pasig local government,...
Despite the scorching heat, several groups trooped to Mendiola in Manila on Friday, March 27, to call on the national government to immediately act on various social and economic issues arising from the Middle East war. Around 800 protesters belonging to Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at...
Amid the challenges facing both drivers and commuters as fuel prices continue to rise, small acts of kindness continue to stand out—like a jeepney passenger who paid extra fare and got off immediately, leaving the change for the driver in Quezon City. In a Facebook post on March 23, jeepney...
The Manila City government and jeepney drivers operating in the city have agreed to provide free rides to commuters, with the city shouldering the earnings of participating jeepney drivers, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Friday, March 27. Following his meeting with the...
The Manila City local government slammed posts on social media saying that dump trucks or garbage trucks were used in its "Libreng Sakay" program to transport commuters for free as several public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators, particularly jeepney drivers, refrained from plying their...
Five persons were arrested and nearly P2 million worth of fake cigarettes and smuggled goods were seized by the authorities during a joint operation on Thursday, March 26, in Barangay San Jose, Plaridel, Bulacan. The Plaridel police, the Provincial Intelligence Bureau in Bulacan, and Philip Morris...
A community pantry in Quezon City has returned to support drivers, riders, and transport workers affected by rising fuel prices and ongoing transport strikes. Patricia Non, who started the community pantry movement during the COVID-19 pandemic, said the initiative returns with a targeted effort to...
