The Valenzuela City Police arrested two Chinese nationals for allegedly staging a fake carnapping incident to claim insurance benefits. According to the Northern Police District (NPD), the Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) received a report through the 911 emergency hotline regarding a...
The Caloocan City government has placed its disaster response teams on alert on Tuesday, Aug. 26, as part of precautionary measures amid inclement weather conditions. Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan said the city’s rescue equipment and evacuation centers have been prepared in case of...
The Manila Police District (MPD) announced the arrest of one of the suspects involved in the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old woman in Barangay 312, Sta. Cruz, Manila on Aug. 21. The police identified the suspect as alias Ponggay, 36. According to witnesses, the victim was shot twice in the head...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso called out a cement mixer truck operator caught disposing its loaded cement into a river on Tuesday, Aug. 26. According to the city government, Domagoso was on his way to Balagtas in Pandacan as part of his city inspection routine when he spotted the...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora has called for a whole-of-nation approach to solve the perennial problem of flooding in the country, saying that the construction and proper operation of flood control projects are not enough in curbing it. In a radio interview, Zamora, also the president of the...
Authorities are hunting down the driver of a car who fled after hitting a 74-year-old woman while crossing a pedestrian lane in Barangay Tañong, Marikina City. According to the victim’s grandchild, the incident occurred early Saturday, Aug. 23, when the elderly woman was crossing A. Bonifacio...
BACOLOD CITY – Authorities are investigating if the fatal broad daylight shooting of a 59-year-old church driver in Barangay Taculing here on Sunday, Aug. 24, was a case of mistaken identity. Police Lt. Meller Dionio, spokesperson of the Bacolod City Police Office, said that a background check on...
BACOLOD CITY – With the national spotlight on flood mitigation, Mayor Greg Gasataya convened barangay leaders and key government agencies to push for a more coordinated approach in addressing this highly-urbanized city’s ongoing waste problems, one of the major causes of flooding. “Please...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team has filed its plan for the upcoming International Criminal Court hearing on the confirmation of charges against him and renewed their appeal for his interim release from detention. In a filing submitted to Pre-Trial Chamber I dated...
A woman was injured after being attacked by a couple and their house helper on Monday, August 25, inside the Ninoy Aquino Stadium at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. According to reports, the incident stemmed from tensions during a taekwondo competition, where the victim’s...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte expressed support for the directive issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which requires all national agencies to secure permits from local government units before implementing infrastructure projects. “This directive is a vital step in ensuring that every...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II urged Filipinos to embody heroism in their daily lives as this city celebrated National Heroes Day at Quezon Park on Monday, Aug. 25. Duterte reminded the public that the liberties enjoyed today were secured through the ultimate sacrifice of...
