The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) unveiled the first four official entries to its 52nd edition during the festival 's launch at GH Mall in San Juan on Tuesday. The initial lineup includes "2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7," "Amir," "Haunted Carnival," and "The Greatest Showdown." Produced by...
A 42-year-old sampaguita vendor was killed after being struck with a glass bottle and stabbed following an argument during a drinking session in Antipolo City, Rizal, on July 5. The Antipolo Component City Police Station (Antipolo CCPS) said the incident occurred around 11:25 p.m. at Sitio Gumamela...
Police remained on heightened alert Tuesday, July 7, as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte entered its second day, with security tightened in and around the Senate complex. City police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto said personnel were strategically deployed around the Senate...
A jeepney driver and 10 passengers were hurt when their vehicle slammed into a post in Antipolo City on Monday morning, July 6, after an alleged brake failure. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said the incident occurred at around 7:10 a.m. when the jeepney 's brakes allegedly...
A 38-year-old religious worker in Pasig City has been arrested for allegedly abusing a 15-year-old girl on church premises over several months. The Eastern Police District (EPD) identified the suspect as alias “Chris,” a resident of Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City. He faces 12 counts of...
The Parañaque City government has earned recognition from the Department of Health (DOH) after achieving a 100-percent rating in the Financing Characteristics of the Universal Health Care Local Health System Maturity Level (LHS-ML), highlighting the city’s commitment to sustainable and...
The Southern Police District (SPD) said it has dismantled an alleged drug distribution group operating in Las Piñas City following a buy-bust operation that led to the arrest of four newly classified high-value drug personalities and the seizure of P2.72 million worth of suspected shabu. SPD...
Four individuals allegedly linked to the illegal drug trade, including one known as “Demonyo,” were arrested in a Makati buy-bust operation that seized P408,000 worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu. The Makati City Police Station said alias “Demonyo,” 36, is listed as a...
The central bank is grappling with an “unusual” inflation shock following the historic ₱85 daily minimum wage hike in Metro Manila, though a hyper-aggressive policy response is unlikely, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. On the sidelines of a BSP book...
The Makati City Police Station on Saturday, July 4, said it had identified the individual linked to the recent online threat against one of the city 's schools and reaffirmed that the safety of students, teachers, and school personnel remains its top priority. Police withheld the...
Authorities are investigating an alleged case of contaminated bottled mineral water after a 63-year-old store owner and a 20-year-old customer were hospitalized following its consumption in Antipolo City. The Antipolo Component City Police Station (Antipolo CCPS) said the incident occurred on the...
At 103, Lola Norlinda—better known in her neighborhood as “Mommy Aswang”—proved she is still full of life as she personally lined up to register for her National ID and Parañaque City’s Help Card. Despite her age, Lola Norlinda remains strong, healthy, and independent, earning admiration...
