BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya reminded people to be wary of fake and misleading reports on social media about flooding in this highly-urbanized city due to tropical cyclone ‘’Basyang.’’ “It is sad and disappointing that, in the middle of a calamity, some choose to exploit the...
Barangay San Antonio (BSA) in Pasig City on Saturday, Feb. 7, has partnered with E88 Ventures, Inc. to roll out the first battery-swapping station for electric motorcycles in the barangay to promote cleaner transport, reduce emissions, and provide faster and more affordable mobility options for...
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s racist social media post featuring former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle was deleted Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats who criticized the video as offensive. Trump said later...
A 48-year-old man died after he was hit and run over by a passing tourist bus while attempting to escape from arresting officers in Pasay City on Friday, Feb. 7. Pasay City Police Chief Col. Joselito De Sesto identified the victim as Timosan, a resident of Villa Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City. He was...
The Manila City Government, together with GMA Sparkle Artist Center and Runrio Inc., signed an agreement for the upcoming Sparkle Run 2026 aimed at promoting fitness and health to the public as well as showcasing the city 's famous landmarks and heritage sites. Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko...
The Parañaque city government has warned the public to remain vigilant against the spread of fake and unauthorized Facebook pages and accounts falsely using the name and photos of Mayor Edwin Olivarez and the Public Information Office (PIO). According to the city government, these pages are not...
A vendor wanted for violation of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, in Caloocan City, was arrested in Las Piñas on Feb. 6. Las Piñas City Police Chief Col. Wilson Delos Santos identified the suspect as Marlon, 51, a vendor and resident of Bagong Barrio,...
Two robbery suspects were arrested in separate manhunt operations conducted by operatives of the Pasay City Police Warrant and Subpoena Section (WSS) against wanted persons. Pasay City Police Chief Col. Joselito De Sesto identified the suspects as Jay, 25, a resident of Tramo Street, Barangay 103,...
The local government of Taytay, Rizal, conducted a free medical mission on Saturday, Feb. 7, for its residents as part of the ongoing HaMaKa (Hamba, Makina, Kasuotan) Festival activities. Residents lined up at Kalayaan Park from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to avail themselves of various medical services....
LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of breaching the bloc 's digital rules with "addictive design" features that lead to compulsive use by children, in preliminary charges that strike at the heart of the popular video sharing app 's operating model. EU regulators...
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — Oman mediated indirect talks Friday between Iran and the United States over the Islamic Republic 's nuclear program, seeking to de-escalate tensions between the nations after Washington bombed Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran launched a bloody crackdown on nationwide...
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian and U.S. negotiators discussed the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between the two countries and agreed on the need to quickly launch new arms control talks, the Kremlin said Friday. The New START treaty terminated Thursday, leaving no caps on the two...
