Eight persons were injured in an explosion during the fireworks display at the closing ceremony of the Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City on Sunday night, March 8. Police said the victims were watching the event near the Burnham Park skating rink when a fireworks landed on a styrofoam matting on...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso could not hide his dismay over the acts of vandalism committed by progressive youth groups during their protests marking International Women 's Day on March 8. Speaking before city government personnel and officials on Monday, March 9,...
The Taguig City government announced it will implement energy conservation measures and flexible work arrangements in compliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive. The Office of the President issued Memorandum Circular No. 114 “directing all government agencies and...
An 80-year-old driver crashed into six vehicles lined up at a gas station in Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City on Sunday, March 8, after reportedly losing control of his car. According to a report, the senior citizen had just finished refueling and was about to inflate his tires when the incident...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod Veterinary Office (BVO) reminded people to ensure the safety of their pets during emergencies following the death of a dog rescued from a recent residential fire in Barangay 2 here. The BVO said a medium-sized female dog rescued by firefighters died despite receiving...
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur — A 49-year-old tricycle driver was allegedly stabbed to death by a fellow tricycle driver during a heated altercation here on Sunday morning, March 8. Police identified the victim as Joe of Barangay IV, Vigan City. Investigation said the suspect, Rene, 53, stabbed the...
GUIMARAS – In line with National Women’s Month, a hospital in Iloilo City led a conference specifically to tackle women’s health and wellness. The Medical City (TMC) was able to bring together hundreds of Ilonggas and key health experts for “Babayinhan: Women’s Health Conference 2026”...
A 28-year-old man, working as a merchandiser, was arrested for stabbing a tricycle driver over an alleged conflict involving a woman in Marikina City on Friday, March 6. Based on the investigation by the Marikina City Police Station, the 25-year-old victim, identified as “Percival,” and the...
The Quezon City government continues to provide assistance to at least 976 families who are temporarily staying in different evacuation centers after a massive fire hit a residential area along NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan on Friday night, March 6. According to the city government, affected...
CEBU CITY – Fifty-two homes were destroyed on Saturday, March 7, in the fifth fire that hit this city during Fire Prevention Month. Two persons were injured in the fire that broke out at 2:04 p.m. in Barangay Kasambagan, said Senior Fire Office 3 Wendell Villanueva, information officer of the...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly-urbanized city triumphed over 12 schools division and bagged 165 gold medals in the first Negros Island Regional Athletics Association Meet (NIRAAM) hosted by this city from March 1 to 7. Bacolod, which also lead the secondary division with 112 golds, earned 102 silvers...
An employee of the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) was hurt after a street dweller they were helping attacked him with a metal pipe during a rescue operation along P. Faura Street in Malate, Manila, on Saturday, March 7. According to MDSW Director Jay Dela Fuente, the victim and his team...
