Around 2,000 members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their supporters joined the colorful Rainbow Parade as the Pasay City government celebrated Pride Month on Wednesday, June 24. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano led the annual parade, which featured six decorated floats and participants in vibrant costumes...
A street sweeper of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) was injured after being struck by a physician’s vehicle while performing her duties along EDSA in Pasay City on Wednesday afternoon, June 24. Police identified the victim as Patricia Diokno, 50, a resident of Elena Street,...
CAVITE – What was supposed to be a joyful celebration in Cavite City turned tragic when a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death during the Regada Festival on Wednesday, June 24. According to a report from the Cavite Police Provincial Office (Cavite PPO), the victim’s uncle got into a heated...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor urged the Department of Education on Tuesday, June 23, to allocate funds for the hiring of security guards in public schools following a series of violent incidents in educational institutions in the country. In a privilege speech, Councilor Luna Acosta,...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government allocated P108 million for the construction of a dedicated Bahay Pag-asa facility for girls – a safe and specialized rehabilitation center for female Children in Conflict with the Law and Children at Risk. Funding came from the city 's Philippine...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office of San Carlos City, Negros Occidental has encouraged parents and guardians to take an active role in matters that may impact their children’s safety, welfare, and overall well-being. The DepEd aired the appeal after a...
CEBU CITY – Smuggled cigarettes with an estimated value of P600 million were seized here on Wednesday, June 24. The National Bureau of Investigation-Central Visayas (NBI-7), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized 11 40-foot container vans containing smuggled cigarettes...
LAOAG CITY – The Vigan City government, through its Public Safety and Traffic Management Division, announced that starting July 1, the use of electric vehicles in the city will be strictly regulated. According to the new rules approved by City Ordinance No. 9, e-vehicle drivers need to be at...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) expressed deep concern over the stabbing incident involving minor students in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, June 23. The PRO-NIR encouraged parents, guardians, teachers, school administrators, and community...
A 17-year-old boy, mistaken for a thief, was robbed of his mobile phones by a man who joined barangay watchmen in chasing him in San Juan City on Tuesday, June 23. Authorities said the incident began when barangay watchmen saw the teenager running in Barangay Kabayanan. Believing he was involved in...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A Marine fatally shot his wife, a fellow Marine, inside the Marine Base Arturo Asuncion here on Tuesday, June 23, during a marital dispute. Police identified the victim as Staff Sgt. Julie Ann Arsaga Santillan, assigned as liaison officer of the Field Artillery Battalion....
Around 25,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Parañaque can now watch movies for free every Tuesday, the city government announced. This is made possible through City Ordinance No. 45, Series of 2025, officially titled “An Ordinance Providing Free Movie Admission for Persons with Disability...
