ILOILO CITY -- The local government of Roxas City, the capital of Capiz province, is investigating why the unfinished river park project partially collapsed over the weekend. “Mayor Ronnie Dadivas has directed the Roxas City Engineer’s Office to determine the cause of the incident,” the...
BUTUAN CITY -- Big bulk of coconut, coffee and banana growers and rice and vegetable farmers, including the small businesses in the far-flung villages are now enjoying the completed farm-to-market roads (FMRs) built under the ‘Build Better More’ Program (BBMP), resulting in a boost to the...
The Navotas City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said on Tuesday, Nov. 15, that around 150 families from barangays Bagumbayan North and Navotas West in Navotas City affected by the fire incident on Monday, Nov. 14, are temporarily sheltered in the CIF4 evacuation center in the...
MEDIUM RARE Jullie Y. Daza Thinking of climbing up to the only fully airconditioned city in the Philippines? Do it now! Don’t wait for December, not for the New Year! Getting more crowded by the day, by the weekend, it is. The climate is almost Christmas-like, temperatures at minimum 16 to...
DAGUPAN CITY – The Task Force Bantay Ilog has started the demolition of illegal and oversized fish pens and fish cages in this city. A notice of violation and demolition was given to owners and operators on Friday, Nov. 11. The task force was accompanied in the demolition by the City...
ILOILO CITY — A foreigner allegedly abandoned by his Filipina wife was found dead in Molo District here on Sunday, Nov. 13. Major Shella Mae Sangrines, spokesperson of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), said the victim was identified as Oscar Monterrosa. A caretaker of a boarding house found...
In a bid to boost the shoe industry in Marikina City, Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro and his wife, District 1 Representative Marjorie “Maan” Teodoro are eyeing a proposal to perpetually waive the fees for manufacturers and sellers who will participate in the city's shoe bazaars. During the...
CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama urged Cebu City Hall employees to lose weight to provide better public service. RAMA (FB) Rama, during the traditional flag-raising ceremony at the City Hall grounds on Monday, Nov. 14, said city government workers should take care of their health while in...
CEBU CITY – Police said the naked body of a 15-year-old girl was found in a grassy area in Barangay Gairan, Bogo City, northern Cebu on Sunday, Nov. 13. The victim was identified as Jeanelle Maekylla Royos, a resident of Barangay Gairan. Police said the body of Royos was found by a 47-year-old...
The Pasig City local government recognized the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) of Barangay Sagad during the flag raising ceremony on Monday morning, Nov. 14, after it was declared "drug-cleared" as of October 2022 Barangay Sagad passed the parameters set and judged by the Regional...
The Makati City local government on Monday, Nov. 14, invited the public to participate in the 8th National Bicycle Day as part of the nation's efforts in promoting cycling as an alternative mode of transportation and climate change awareness. According to the local government, the 50-km cycling...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD), led by QCPD Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, condoled with the family of the police officer killed in a shootout in Barangay 177, Caloocan City on Sunday, Nov. 13. The QCPD identified the deceased cop as Cpl. Noel Ogano of the QCPD Special Weapons and...
