The City of Malabon University (CMU) has received institutional recognition from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), 33 years after the university was established. Mayor Jeannie Sandoval said on Friday, May 22, that the recognition marks a major milestone for the city and its students, as...
The Quezon City government announced that the southbound inner lane of Mindanao Avenue Extension will be closed from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. starting Friday, May 22, to facilitate water service connection works for the Metro Manila Subway Project. The Quezon City Traffic and Transport Management...
The local government of Makati and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to strengthen support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. On Wednesday, May 20, Makati Mayor Nancy Binay, OWWA Administrator PY Caunan, and OWWA...
METRO MATTERS Last April, the San Juan city government opened the doors of the Makabagong San Juan Theater to host the Department of Health’s kickoff for World Immunization Week and the pre-launch of the “Ligtas Tigdas” campaign. More than a ceremonial gathering, the event served as a...
The local government of Pasig, together with the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig (PLP), formally established the PLP School of Law on Wednesday, May 20, appointing a former judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague as its founding dean. PLP said its School of Law will be built...
A shooting victim in Rodriguez, Rizal, was arrested while receiving medical treatment after authorities discovered he was linked to a murder case and had a standing warrant of arrest for illegal possession of firearms. The victim, identified only as “King Abbas,” was brought to the hospital for...
Two armed men who mercilessly killed a 40-year-old delivery rider in Barangay Turo, Bocaue, Bulacan last Tuesday, May 19, were arrested during a follow-up operation shortly after the incident. Lt. Col. Gilbert C. Diaz, Bocaue chief of police, reported that the suspects (names withheld) were...
The Malabon City government celebrated the city’s 427th founding anniversary by delivering free public services directly to residents through the Walang Tulugan Serbisyo Caravan on Thursday, May 21. Mayor Jeannie Sandoval said the activity is part of the city government’s commitment to make...
As part of its disability support programs, the Pasig City government distributed free hearing and mobility aids to 57 qualified persons with disabilities (PWDs) to help improve their daily activities. Beneficiaries received assistive devices such as hearing aids, prosthesis, and ankle-foot...
Two suspected drug pushers were arrested in Paranaque City after police confiscated confiscated P102,000 worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation early Thursday morning, May 21. Parañaque City Police chief Col. Nicolas Pinon identified the suspects as “MC,” 21, and Jeffree, 50. They were...
ILOILO CITY – Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) has stepped up mitigation plans to ensure enough water supply as a super El Niño was projected this year. “We have assessed every possible supply scenario and prepared a response for each one,” said MPIW Chief Operating Officer David Berba in a...
The local government of San Juan, in partnership with PhilHealth, will provide free cataract screening and surgery to around 200 residents under its "Malinaw na Mata, Ginhawa ang Dala" program. Mayor Francis Zamora invited residents who wish to avail themselves of the free services to register at...
