Following the arrest of contractor Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya in connection with the alleged P96.5-million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental, Mayor Vico Sotto reminded the public not to fall for propaganda portraying the Discaya couple as merely “small fish” or just...
The Parañaque city government has reminded business owners to prepare early for the 2026 business permit renewal to ensure uninterrupted operations and full compliance with local regulations. Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the renewal period is scheduled from Jan. 5 to 20, 2026, and...
The Pasay City Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) has ordered the permanent closure of a privately owned public market, Wowee Market, located along Taft Avenue, Barangay 97, last Friday, Dec. 19, due to its continued failure to comply with mandatory requirements for securing a business...
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro on Saturday, Dec. 20, led the payment of P15 million to Manila Water as an initial settlement of Barangay Tumana’s ballooning debt, which earlier resulted in the disconnection of water services that affected around 3,000 residents on Dec. 18. The mayor, together...
A fire broke out at a juice drink warehouse in Barrio Pacita, EDSA, Caloocan City, early Sunday, Dec. 21. According to Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to first alarm at 4:25 a.m. and escalated to second alarm at 4:43 a.m. The blaze was raised to the third alarm at 5:41...
More than 48,000 Thomasians braved heavy rains to attend the University of Sto. Tomas ' (UST) grand Paskuhan 2025 on Friday, Dec. 19, as the university celebrated the annual tradition ushering in the Yuletide season with joyous music and captivating lights and decors. According to UST 's...
The Manila city government will begin the release of the long-delayed Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) to COVID-19 contact tracers on Saturday, Dec. 20. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced the move and ordered immediate distribution of the allowance upon his return to office. A total...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Thursday, Dec. 18, provided clothing to residents affected by a fire at Machaca Compound in Barangay Culiat. The blaze displaced a total of 406 individuals from 93 families. QCPD distributed clothing assistance to fire victims at the Barangay Culiat Covered...
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro on Friday, Dec. 19, ordered the allocation of P15 million as an initial payment for Barangay Tumana 's outstanding debt to Manila Water, amounting to more than P37 million, to restore the barangay 's water services before Christmas. Teodoro said she had...
CAVITE – Authorities arrested a high-value individual in a drug buy-bust operation in Dasmariñas City on Thursday, Dec. 18. The Cavite Police Provincial Office (Cavite PPO) identified the male suspect as alias Nanz, a resident of Dasmariñas. Confiscated during the operation coordinated with the...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora presented on Friday, Dec. 19, seven brand-new rescue boats given by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) as incentive for the city 's recognition as a Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Awardee for 2024. Zamora personally received the...
The San Juan City local government on Friday, Dec. 19, distributed various radio communication equipment to several of its departments and offices as part of its expanded efforts in ensuring the safety and welfare of its residents, especially in times of disasters and calamities. San Juan City...
