Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday, Jan. 26, expressed confidence in the city 's continuous economic growth following a 40 percent increase in new business permit processing and robust renewal activity observed by Manila 's Bureau of Permits. During a meeting...
The Quezon City government has shifted to a cashless system for the release of scholarship grants, allowing student beneficiaries to receive their financial assistance faster and more efficiently. Under the new setup, scholarship funds are credited directly to the scholars’ digital wallets...
Police rescued a kidnapped 59-year-old businessman in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija on Monday, Jan. 26. Three suspects, one of them the alleged mastermind and the victim’s own cousin, a 49-year-old AWOL police officer, were arrested. Authorities said that the suspects arrived in his warehouse in...
BACOLOD CITY – Tribu Sicablun Quatro bagged its second straight title in the Dinagsa Festival Street Dance Competition in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Sunday, Jan. 25. The winning group representing Barangays Sicaba, Luna, and Zone 4, bested eight competing tribes this year and took home...
BACOLOD CITY – Thirty-five families were homeless and 16 houses were destroyed in two fires here on Sunday and Monday. The first fire at 4:40 p.m. on Sunday in Purok 3 Batad, Sitio Magsungay, Barangay Singcang-Airport affected five families or 13 individuals and destroyed three houses. Damage to...
CEBU CITY – Police arrested two illegal gun manufacturers in a mountain barangay in Danao City, northern Cebu province on Sunday, Jan. 25. Police said the two suspects, Juan, 69, and Cris, 31, were busy manufacturing guns in a shanty in Barangay Cahumayan when they were arrested around 4:30 a.m....
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Saturday, Jan. 24 rolled out its first-ever audio-recorded crime prevention reminders at SM North Edsa. Using the mall’s public address system to reach shoppers as part of Oplan “Bandillo.” The initiative was led by Project 6 Police Station 15...
ILOILO CITY — Tribu Salognon of Jaro National High School in this city emerged champion in the main competition of the 2026 Dinagyang Festival here over the weekend. Salognon bagged the title a decade after its last championship. It bested seven other tribes in the Dinagyang Tribes competition on...
CEBU CITY – Looking to exchange best practices and strengthen cooperation, the 63rd ASEAN National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) Meeting kicked off here on Monday, Jan. 26. The meeting was part of the series of ASEAN Summit-related activities at Nustar Resort and Casino in South Road Properties....
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian reaffirmed Valenzuela City’s commitment to inclusivity as the local government held its first inclusive summit at the Valenzuela City People’s Park. The summit was attended by government agencies, educators, parents, and advocates to discuss...
Makati City has once again been recognized by global environment organization CDP as an "A-List City" for 2025 for the third consecutive year, a testament to the city 's continuous adherence to environmental transparency and climate action. “This recognition reflects our continuing...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso vowed to run after criminals and assured Manilenos that the Manila Police District (MPD) will continue to be relentless in pursuing criminals for the safety and security of city residents as the city recorded a decreasing crime rate. Domagoso issued...
