The Malabon City government activated its “Tigil Pasada” contingency plan on Wednesday, July 22, to reduce the impact of the nationwide transport strike on commuters. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the strike is scheduled from July 22 to 24. The city government said...
Parañaque City police officers on routine patrol arrested a Chinese national Wednesday, July 23, after he allegedly harassed a 35‑year‑old man while carrying a bladed weapon. City police chief Col. Nicolas Pinon said the suspect, identified as Linagding, 34, a resident of Makati City, was...
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is expanding its partnership with Araneta City Inc. (ACI) to broaden its renewable energy (RE) supply to four more developments in the Quezon City commercial hub. In a statement on Wednesday, July 22, First Gen announced the signing of new power supply agreements (PSAs)...
Police arrested a 48‑year‑old man after he allegedly punched a traffic officer during a confrontation over a traffic jam in Barangay Baesa, Quezon City, on Monday night, July 20. The policeman, assigned to the Traffic and Motorcycle Response Unit (TMRU), was on his way to his designated fixed...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) has strongly condemned an alleged threat to attack Leyte National High School (LNHS) in this city, prompting authorities to tighten security at Eastern Visayas’ largest secondary school. In a statement issued Tuesday, DepEd Tacloban Schools...
DAVAO CITY – Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. explained on Tuesday morning, July 21, monthly electricity rate hikes before the Davao City Council, following the call for the utility to clarify the rising power costs affecting Davaoeños. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Committee...
More than 1,500 free healthcare services were delivered to residents of San Pablo City as SM Foundation marked its 50th medical mission of the year. The initiative expanded access to preventive healthcare for residents from 10 barangays, serving communities in San Rafael, San Roque, San Nicolas,...
A 36-year-old rider faces complaints of physical injuries and malicious mischief in connection with a viral road rage in Barangay Concepcion Uno, Marikina City. Police said the incident happened Saturday night, July 18, involving a 33-year-old motorcycle taxi rider who later filed a complaint after...
A 48‑year‑old bus conductor was arrested in Quezon City on Monday, July 20, after allegedly gambling away P17,000 in company remittances on “scatter” and faking a robbery to hide the loss. The suspect, known only as “Arnel,” approached police officers on patrol around 4 a.m. along EDSA...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Tuesday, July 21, said that when public funds are managed wisely, more people benefit and the city can respond more effectively to the needs of its residents. She made the remark as she announced that Makati had received its ninth consecutive “unmodified...
Local bets test their mettle against the continent 's best as the country hosts the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships for the first time from Aug. 4 to 7 at the Tagaytay City Velodrome. With around 350 delegates expected to compete, Team Philippines aims to make its mark in the...
As President Marcos inspected the new developments at the Passenger Terminal Building Port of Lucena, he vowed that improvements on ports across the country will continue. "I hope that this will be sufficient at least for the near future but of course we will continue to development," Marcos said...
