BORONGAN CITY, Eastern Samar – This city was declared on Monday as insurgency-free, becoming the 21st local government unit in Eastern Samar to achieve the security milestone. The declaration of the city under the Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPSC) was led by Philippine Army 8th...
CEBU CITY – The Chinese consul general in Cebu called out the Cebu City Council for committing what she described as blatant provocation. China 's Consul General in Cebu, Zhang Zhen, warned of consequences after the City Council recently passed a resolution marking the West Philippine Sea...
The 449 trees planted at the provincial capitol complex in San Fernando City, La Union, help mitigate climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide emissions, according to the provincial government. The planted trees within the 2.68-hectare capitol complex are composed of forest, fruit-bearing,...
A police officer assigned to Camp Crame, Quezon City is facing criminal and administrative charges after he was arrested in a Pagadian City checkpoint on Sunday, July 12, for alleged smuggling. Investigation said that authorities established the checkpoint in Barangay Tiguma after receiving a tip...
The Caloocan City government has expanded its employment program for persons with disability (PWDs) through a partnership with a private company. Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan led the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement for “Project Ability and Mobility,” which aims to help...
DARAGA, Albay – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday, July 13, urged the Bicol University to strengthen the teaching of its own history, saying educating the youth about the institution 's origins is essential to resisting revisionism and preserving...
The Department of Health (DOH) has cited Parañaque City for its exemplary efforts in combating mosquito-borne viral diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever. Parañaque was recognized for its outstanding implementation of the National Aedes-Borne Viral Diseases Prevention and...
COTABATO CITY – Police have intensified anti-crime operations by setting up more checkpoints and increasing patrols in crime-prone areas following three separate shootings over the weekend that left four people dead. "Our personnel are conducting intensified patrols, checkpoints, and...
The Quezon City government has closed the Culiat Bridge along Congressional Avenue to all vehicles after a fourth‑alarm fire damaged parts of the structure on Saturday night, July 11. An inspection is underway to ensure the bridge’s safety for public use. The city government said the Quezon...
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval said the city government will continue working with the national government to ensure that no Malabueño household is left behind in its food assistance programs. Sandoval made the statement as she and First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta‑Marcos led the...
The Quezon City government is investigating an electrocution incident that claimed the lives of three individuals inside an apartment in Barangay Pinyahan on Friday, July 10. The local government said it is coordinating with the Quezon City Department of Building Official (DBO) and the Quezon City...
Seven vintage explosives, believed to be remnants of World War II, were discovered at a junk shop on F. Castillo Street in Barangay Bagumbuhay, Project 4, Quezon City, at around 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 12. Police said the owner alerted authorities after noticing his workers ' suspicious...
