SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean charter plane left for the U.S. on Wednesday to bring back Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia last week, though officials said the return of the plane with the workers onboard will not happen as quickly as they had hoped. A total of 475...
HONG KONG — Hong Kong lawmakers on Wednesday voted down a bill that would have granted recognition to same-sex partnerships in the Chinese city, despite the rights offered being limited, in a major setback to the LGBTQ+ movement. The Registration of Same-Sex Partnerships Bill, unveiled in July,...
CAVITE – Authorities collared two drug suspects in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Tejero, Gen. Trias City, on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Cavite Police Provincial Office identified the street-level individuals as alias Uwe and alias Mida. The suspects were caught in the act of selling illegal drugs...
BACOLOD CITY – Victorias City in Negros Occidental has adopted an ordinance penalizing the dissemination of false or misleading information using the name or authority of the local government unit (LGU) and its officials. To be known as the “Anti-Fake News Announcement Ordinance of Victorias...
True to his promise to curb corruption in the city government, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has announced changes to the city’s zoning requirements as part of his administration 's goal to promote ease of doing business and reduce red tape in government transactions. During...
The Taguig City government prohibited activities within the vicinity of the venue of the Bar exams in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). The 2025 Bar exams, which started on Sept. 7, will be held on Sept. 10 and 14 at the University of the Philippines-BGC Campus. “Please be advised that the...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has started an investigation on the alleged harassment incident involving a police officer in civilian clothing during a protest rally at the House of Representatives on Sept. 5. In a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 9, the QCPD confirmed that a complaint had...
A 55-year-old person with a disability (PWD), who was a former city hall employee, was shot dead by an unidentified man outside his house in Barangay San Isidro, Antipolo City, Rizal. According to the police investigation, the victim, together with his driver and 61-year-old helper, came home from...
The city government of Pasay City launched the E-MILK feeding program to ensure proper nutrition and support the health of daycare children in the city. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano led the kick-off of the program held at the Malibay Plaza, highlighting the city’s commitment to combat...
Authorities from the Parañaque City Police arrested two licensed real estate brokers in Cavite on Sept. 9 for multiple counts of tax violations. The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspects as Reichard, 46, listed as the Top 7 most wanted person, and Sharon, 44, tagged as the Top 8...
A carnapper was nabbed at a checkpoint in Barangay Balong Bato, San Juan City, on Sept. 8, the Eastern Police District (EPD) reported Tuesday, Sept. 9. Based on the police report, officers of the San Juan City Police manning an Oplan Sita checkpoint in the barangay spotted a motorcycle with a...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto shared on Tuesday, Sept. 9, some long-term reforms that could minimize the chances of corruption, following his attendance at the House of Infrastructure Committee hearing on alleged anomalies in flood control projects. He suggested the following reforms: •Freedom of...
