ILOILO CITY – Chancellor Clement Camposano of the University of the Philippines (UP)-Visayas proposed the regional election of senators during the public consultation on constitutional reforms here on Monday, Feb. 13. THE House Committee on Constitutional Amendments holds a public consultation on...
Love is definitely in the air this February as Bonifacio High Street (BHS) celebrates the season of Valentine’s through a romantic installation, serenades, and good deals for everyone—all collectively tagged as “Love and the City.” Whether with your special someone, with family or friends,...
By JALEEN RAMOS and AARON HOMER DIOQUINO Heavy traffic at Dangwa flower market in Manila and Farmers Garden in Cubao, Quezon City is expected tonight until tomorrow as many people buy flowers for their loved ones in time for Valentine’s Day celebration. In a report from GMA News, high prices of...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vowed Monday, Feb. 13, to improve its programs that will cater to the mental health of the soldiers. A HORRIFIC shooting incident rocked the camp of the Army 4th Infantry Division in Cagayan de Oro City on Feb. 11, 2023. (File photo: 4th ID / Facebook) Col....
The Philippine Army (PA) said an investigation is under way to determine possible gaps that have triggered the shooting incident at the headquarters of the 4th Infantry Division (ID) in Cagayan de Oro City that left five soldiers dead, including the perpetrator. "This is an isolated case. The Army...
As face-to-face classes return in the new normal, the Pasig City local government is ramping up its efforts to renovate the public school buildings in the city, as well as construct more school infrastructure to cater to more learners. “In the coming months, the repairs, renovations and...
In celebration of Civil Registration Month, the Pasay City government is offering free certified true copies (CTC) of birth, death, and marriage certificates. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the free services is being offered by the Local City Registry Office (LCRO) on Feb. 13 - 17. Romulo...
In a bid to multiply initiatives that will benefit persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the city, the Mandaluyong City local government partnered with Project Inclusion Network Inc., a non-profit organization (NPO), on a capacity-building and empowerment program for PWDs. MANDALUYONG PIO / MANILA...
Power rates in Mindanao region are expected to go down soon thanks to the completion by next month of the transmission link between Visayas and Mindanao by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said on Monday, Feb. 13. Cagayan de...
The Parañaque City government announced the suspension of the number coding scheme except for trucks to give way to the celebration of the 25th cityhood anniversary today, Feb. 13. Mayor Eric Olivarez said road closure will also be implemented along San Antonio Avenue from 10:00 a.m. onwards and...
Cyclists held a community ride on Sunday, Feb. 12, in protest against Make It Makati's project of making all bike lanes along Ayala Ave. in Makati as shared lanes or "sharrows" aimed at accommodating cyclists and commuters alike. The bike ride, dubbed as Make it Safer Makati, was organized by the...
A man was killed while three of his friends were left injured following a grenade explosion in Barangay Pembo, Makati City on Feb. 11. The police identified the victim as John Al Javier, 35 years old. According to Makati City Police Chief Col. Edward Cutiyog, Javier and three of his friends were...
