Quezon City has been recognized as the Top Urbanized City in the country, highlighting its continued progress in economic growth, infrastructure development, and local governance. According to the city government, the recognition reflects sustained efforts to improve public services and maintain a...
The Marikina City government will implement a four-day workweek for city offices as part of its efforts to conserve energy and reduce fuel consumption amid rising global oil prices caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis. Mayor Maan Teodoro signed Executive Order No. 05, Series of 2026, on...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan is preparing to deploy its first batch of domestically developed long-range missiles , with their launchers arriving at an army camp Monday as the country accelerates its offensive capability in response to rising challenges in the region. The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship...
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese parliament extended its term by two years on Monday due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran that has pushed the region into an escalating conflict and Israel stepping up its attacks on Lebanon following renewed strikes with the militant group Hezbollah. The Israeli...
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said Monday that an explosion near a synagogue in the eastern city of Liege overnight was “a despicable antisemitic act” and that federal prosecutors were investigating, as several countries in Europe tighten security due to the...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has launched a nationwide video competition inviting Filipinos to create short videos highlighting the impact of more than 6,500 rural public school buildings donated through its long-running “Operation Barrio...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay announced on Monday, March 9, the city 's adoption of a four-day workweek starting March 16 as part of its energy and fuel-saving steps following the President 's directive to implement energy conservation measures amid the worsening conflict in the Middle...
The Caloocan City government has issued Executive Order No. 007-26, directing all city offices to implement measures aimed at conserving fuel and electricity. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the order was signed by Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan, adopts the provisions...
A total of 349 families who lost their homes in a huge fire that hit Gates 9 to 12 of Parola Compound in Tondo, Manila, last March 6 were given financial and social assistance by the city government as they continue to recover from the disaster. According to Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno"...
A Grade 10 male student was found dead at a covered court in a public school in Taguig on March 9. The Taguig police reported that the body of the boy was discovered at about 6:30 a.m. at the fourth floor covered court of the school in Barangay Sough Signal, Taguig. The victim was a 16-year-old...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte is encouraging residents to take advantage of the local government’s online services and free transportation programs to help ease the impact of higher transport costs. Mayor Belmonte said the city’s digital platform allows residents to access various government...
Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso formally signed Executive Order No. 8, Series of 2026, on Monday, March 9, ordering the adoption of a four-day workweek with extended hours for city offices, except for essential and frontline agencies, as part of the city 's energy and...
