The Malabon and Caloocan city governments have expanded their rice distribution programs to help vulnerable sectors cope with rising food prices. In Malabon, around 3,000 residents received 10 kilograms of rice each under the “Hapag Sigurado” program at the Malabon Sports Center on Wednesday,...
Caloocan City police are probing the involvement of a drug syndicate in the P1.4-million shabu seizure that led to the arrest of two suspects in a buy-bust operation in Barangay 66 early Sunday, May 3. The operation was launched after barangay officials reported alleged illegal drug activities...
A 71-year-old woman suffered burns while three families were left homeless after a fire swept through a residential area along Swimming Pool Street in Barangay 177, Caloocan City on Friday night, May 1. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire started at around 8:36 p.m., reached first...
A chemical leak from an ice plant in Barangay 168, Deparo, Caloocan City on Wednesday morning, April 29, prompted the evacuation of nearby residents and sent at least 10 people to hospitals due to breathing difficulties. Authorities said residents in the area reported a foul odor past 4 a.m.,...
The Caloocan City government opened on Tuesday, April 21, a “Human Milk Bank” at the Caloocan City Medical Center (CCMC) to support premature and medically fragile infants. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the facility aims to provide free and safe breast milk to babies in...
A man was shot dead at point-blank range on Buklod ng Nayon Street in Barangay 8, Caloocan City on Monday evening, April 20. The Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) said the victim alias “Johny,” was leaning against a post around 7 p.m. when the assailant suddenly approached and fired a bullet...
Police arrested two men who were found carrying firearms and a hand grenade during a late-night operation in Barangay 73, Caloocan City, on Tuesday, April 14. Operatives of the Warrant and Subpoena Section (WSS) of the Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) responded after receiving information about...
A portable fan left charging overnight exploded inside a home in Caloocan City, injuring one person. The incident occurred in Barangay 34, Maypajo, Caloocan City on Thursday morning, April 9, after the device reportedly overheated while the household was asleep. CCTV footage from a residence in...
The Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) apprehended 172 ordinance violators in a late-night Oplan Galugad operation across North and South Caloocan on Thursday, Apr. 9. The operation, launched around 10 p.m. under Police Colonel Joey T. Goforth and led by PLt. Col. Ilustre K. Mendoza, stepped up...
The Northern Police District (NPD) said eight wanted persons, including a most wanted individual, were arrested in simultaneous “Warrant Day” operations across Northern Metro Manila on Thursday, April 9. One of the arrests was carried out inside the Caloocan City Jail in Barangay...
Police have rejected the holdup defense of an electric bike driver accused in the fatal stabbing of a 33-year-old woman in Caloocan City on April 2, saying evidence points to a deliberate killing rather than a robbery. The National Police District (NPD) said the victim’s belongings were found...
A senior citizen allegedly shot and killed a couple during a confrontation over a land dispute in Caloocan City on Sunday afternoon, Apr. 5. The 64-year-old suspect, president of a homeowners association, was arrested after the shooting in Sitio Silanganan, Barangay 167, Llano, the Caloocan City...
