NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson held up the golden NBA championship trophy for a forest of outstretched hands to touch as fans celebrated the New York Knicks ' first title in 53 years with a booming parade through Manhattan 's skyscraper-flanked “Canyon of Heroes.” “Damn, New York,...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Bohol pushed to attract more investments and economic opportunities during a recent meeting with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in New York City. Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado shared that he had a productive meeting with Trade Commissioner...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was conferred the Good Stories Award by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the city’s environmental governance initiatives. The award was presented during the DENR Good Stories Awarding ceremony, which recognized Quezon City’s...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government will intensify implementation of the Sanitation Code in businesses, particularly those involved in food preparation, Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Thursday, warning that establishments found with sanitation issues face closure. "We will do spot inspections and...
Five hundred unemployed Navotas residents will soon gain short-term livelihood opportunities through the city’s Project LAWA at BINHI Cash-for-Work 2026, after all available slots were filled on Thursday, June 18. The program, now closed to new applicants, will provide temporary work in urban...
Thousands of government workers, first responders, and residents across Metro Manila participated in a massive simultaneous earthquake drill on Thursday, June 18, as local government units (LGUs) and law enforcement agencies tested their preparedness for the feared "Big One". At exactly 9 a.m.,...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora announced on Thursday, June 18, that a “Basaan Zone” will once again be implemented during the Wattah Wattah Festival on June 24 to ensure a safe and organized celebration. Just like last year, Zamora said the city’s “Basaan Zone” will remain along...
Traffic slowdowns and road closures are expected in the UP Diliman area in Quezon City on June 27 as the local government enforces adjustments for the Pride March 2026 and related activities. The Quezon City Government, in partnership with Pride PH and the Maginhawa Food Community, will lead the...
A police officer from the Southern Police District (SPD) earned commendation after going beyond his duty to assist a stranded motorist in Pasay City. Patrolman Jefferson N. Alinsunurin of the District Mobile Force Battalion (DMFB) was on Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) duty along J.W. Diokno...
The United States and the Philippines have recently selected New Clark City in Tarlac as the future site for a 4,000-acre technology economic zone. The landmark US–Philippines deal will soon establish the first AI-native industrial acceleration hub in New Clark City within the Luzon Economic...
The local government units of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela cities joined the Second Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on Thursday, June 18, to strengthen disaster preparedness and emergency response in their communities. In Caloocan City, Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along”...
The Makati City government on Wednesday, June 17, began distributing the first tranche of the Solo Parent Subsidy, with P5,000 credited directly to the verified GCash accounts of 2,584 registered solo parents. The beneficiaries comprise the initial batch of recipients whose applications were...
