Three high-value individuals (HVIs) wanted for illegal drugs were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay San Isidro, Taytay, Rizal, on Wednesday night, July 17. The suspects were identified as alias Weng, alias Nizel, and alias Kenneth. Both Weng and Nizel are tagged as illegal drug pushers...
Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez assured his constituents of continuous services and job security during the administration’s transition, emphasizing that there will be “no vacuum in all services” that the city government provides. Olivarez made the announcement last Monday, July 14,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned the public of widespread heavy to torrential rainfall brought by Tropical Depression Crising and the southwest monsoon (Habagat) from Thursday, July 17, to Sunday, July 20. Based on Weather...
The Taguig City University (TCU) recognized top graduates, leaders, athletes, and artists during the 19th Commencement Exercises Recognition and Awarding Ceremonies on July 15. During the ceremony held at the Taguig Convention Center, the university honored 370 students from different colleges for...
A man previously jailed for illegal possession of firearms in 2019 landed in prison anew after yielding P21.76 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, on Wednesday, July 16. The suspect was identified as alias Nader, 25, a resident of Barangay...
BEIJING (AP) — A Japanese man was sentenced Wednesday to three and a half years in prison in China on espionage charges, according to the Japanese embassy in Beijing. The embassy did not identify the man, who has been detained since March 2023. Japan 's Kyodo News Agency described him as a...
Almost half a million pesos worth of suspected shabu was seized by the police during an anti-illegal drugs operations in Rizal Province. The office of Rizal Police Provincial Office (PPO) director Col. Feloteo Gonzalgo said the simultaneous anti-illegal drugs operations resulted in the confiscation...
The City Government of Valenzuela has intensified its campaign against street gangs with the implementation of City Ordinance No. 1262, Series of 2025, also known as Anti-Gang Ordinance. Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian led a public awareness caravan on Wednesday, July 16, at Gen. T. De Leon...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has accepted the “Bayang Bumabasa: Mayors for Literacy” challenge by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), emphasizing that literacy and education remain top priorities in the city. EDCOM 2 said the challenge is a nationwide social media video...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is undertaking the full upgrade of 31 pumping stations in Metro Manila by 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen the capital’s flood control system. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said nearly half of the pumping stations have already been upgraded...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon held a dialogue with Muslim vendors operating on sidewalks in Alabang. Biazon said the vendors operate in the Alabang viaduct, Alabang junction, Montillano Street, Petron gas station, and Liana’s, all located in Alabang. He recently ordered the Muntinlupa Traffic...
Four telecommunication technicians were arrested by members of the Pasay City Police for cutting copper cable wires owned by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) on July 15. Col. Joselito De Sesto, Pasay City Police chief, identified the suspects as Jefferson, 33; Toby, 35; Paul...
