Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez announced that every city and municipality in the National Capital Region (NCR) will be allotted two stalls each at the upcoming Baclaran Gateway Market as part of the government’s “One Town, One Product” initiative. Olivarez made the announcement during a...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), through the Philippine Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Center (PARCC), conducted the Philippine Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 2026 at Dolomite Beach, Manila Bay, on Friday, May 15. The exercise simulated an aircraft ditching incident in...
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said a 38-year-old construction worker was taken into custody over the death of a cat found hanging on a post in Pasig City. The man was arrested by the Barangay Security Force after he was identified through surveillance footage on Thursday, May...
Police arrested a Danish man after he allegedly failed to pay hotel charges and damaged property at a Pasay City inn on Thursday, May 14. Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto said the suspect, identified as “Lars,” 50, was nabbed for alleged violations of Article 315 (Estafa) and...
A 40-year-old man was killed by a gunman while desperately seeking help at the doorway of a house in Rodriguez, Rizal on Wednesday, May 13. Based on the initial police investigation, a 69-year-old witness said he was about to exit his home in Jovil 3 Annex when the victim suddenly rushed to his...
A 50-year-old bedridden woman died after being trapped inside a burning house in Barangay 145, Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City on Thursday night, May 14. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the victim was unable to get out of her room as the fire rapidly spread. Relatives told...
A motorcycle rider carrying a firearm was arrested in Makati City after attempting to flee a police checkpoint, triggering a brief chase Wednesday night, May 13. The Makati City Police Station said the suspect, identified as “Ronilo,” was nabbed for illegal possession of a firearm. Authorities...
CAVITE – Authorities arrested a 19-year-old criminology student in Trece Martires City on Thursday, May 14, after he allegedly threatened his underage ex-girlfriend with the release of their private video unless she complied with his demands. The Cavite Police Provincial Office identified the...
The Southern Police District (SPD) filed multiple criminal complaints before the Pasay City Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday against the driver arrested in connection with the shooting incident that occurred inside the Senate on Wednesday night, May 13. The suspect, identified by police as Mel...
While mobile data is widely available, it does not always guarantee a fast and stable connection, especially during travel, prompting the activation of free Wi-Fi for commuters at the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) stations on Thursday, May 14. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto joined Metropolitan...
The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP AVSEGROUP) has expanded its bicycle patrol operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other airports nationwide in response to the ongoing fuel crisis and rising operational costs. The initiative, reactivated on April...
Seeking to assist commuters in Metro Manila, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said it has implemented its “libreng sakay” or free transportation program. “The PCSO launched the Libreng Sakay Program to provide our fellow Filipinos who travel daily for work, school, and other...