Three men, including two high-value individuals (HVIs), were arrested after authorities seized around P4,080,000 worth of shabu and a gun in separate buy-bust operations in Pasig City on Tuesday night, Feb. 24. The Pasig City Police Station (Pasig CPS) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) arrested the...
A prayer march from the EDSA Shrine to the EDSA People Power Monument began at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, as part of the activities commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution. Participants offered flowers and the recitation of the “Panata ng Mamamayan,” echoing...
A total of 225 individuals were arrested during a weeklong anti-criminality and anti-illegal drug operations conducted by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) from Feb. 15 to 21. Authorities carried out 50 anti-illegal drugs operations that led to the arrest of 73 suspects and the confiscation of...
The local government of Pasig on Tuesday, Feb. 24, announced that it has been named one of the 24 winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025–2026 Mayors Challenge, a competition to spur local government innovation that improves lives in cities around the world. The sixth Mayors Challenge...
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)–Pasay City has taken a significant step toward modernization and enhanced public service delivery with the official launch of its Fire Safety Inspection System (FSIS) Hub. The initiative reinforces the BFP’s commitment to providing efficient, transparent, and...
There is only one hepatologist for every 100,000 Filipinos, with fewer than 100 liver specialists currently practicing nationwide, the Hepatology Society of the Philippines (HSP) said on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Per HSP, around 32 Filipinos die from liver cancer every day, making it the fourth most...
An illegal recruiter wanted in Los Baños was arrested by operatives of the Pasay City Police Substation 5 on Feb. 24. Col. Joselito De Sesto, Pasay City Police chief, identified the suspect as Risa, 44, a resident of Bagcay, Talibon, Bohol. She was arrested at The Heritage Hotel Manila in Barangay...
A man, working as an assistant construction worker, died after allegedly being struck by collapsing scaffolding at a construction site along Daang Bakal Street in Barangay Maly, San Mateo, Rizal, on Monday morning, Feb. 23. Based on the investigation, the victim was performing his assigned task,...
The local government of Pasig, together with Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Philippines, launched the “Rescue Kitchen Project” to address the issues of food waste and food insecurity. The project was launched following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with SOS Philippines, a...
The daily water service interruptions being implemented by Maynilad Water Services have continued in Muntinlupa. “ Some areas of Las Pinas City and Muntinlupa City may experience low to no water supply starting February 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm due to variable raw water quality...
A 33-year-old motorcycle rider was injured after crashing his vehicle into a concrete barrier along P. Burgos Street near Kartilya ng Katipunan in Manila early Tuesday morning, Feb. 24. The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said the victim allegedly lost control of his...
A 26-year-old construction worker was fatally stabbed by his co-worker during their drinking session in Barangay San Isidro, Angono, Rizal, on Sunday night, Feb. 22. According to the Angono Municipal Police Station, the victim and the suspect were engaged in a drinking session at their barracks...
