A total of 215 individuals involved in various criminal activities were arrested by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) after a weeklong series of operations that targeted illegal drugs, wanted persons, illegal gambling, and unlicensed firearms. According to initial data, 70 drug suspects were...
The topnotcher in the November 2025 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination said he prepared by having a consistent study habit. Jonathan Conrad Go Yu, 24, a Cebu City resident and a graduate of the University of San Carlos, took the No. 1 spot in the civil engineers licensure exam by getting a...
Mayor Vico Sotto on Monday, Dec. 1, assured all families in Pasig City, especially those facing integration problems with their PasigPass and the National ID, that they will still receive their Pamaskong Handog (PH) packs as Christmas approaches. The PasigPass, integrated with the National ID, is...
The city government of Pasay marked its 162nd founding anniversary with a showcase of colors and community spirit as hundreds of residents gathered along the streets for the annual and much-awaited “Parade of Lights and Street Dance Competition” on Monday, Dec. 1. Pasay City Mayor Emi...
The Technical Educational Skills Development Authority (TESDA) awarded the Mandaluyong City local government its third Kabalikat Award on Monday, Dec. 1, for its noteworthy achievements in providing its residents with top-notch livelihood skills training. Mandaluyong City received its first...
A woman was arrested by the Makati City Police after her group led the police on an action movie-like car chase after stealing the cellphone of a sari-sari store owner in Barangay Pio Del Pilar, Makati City, on Sunday, Nov. 30. According to the Southern Police District (SPD), one of the suspects,...
The Taguig City government welcomed the Christmas season by opening the Taguig Lakeshore Carnival at TLC Park in Barangay Lower Bicutan. “Sikapin natin sa araw-araw ang puso ng bata ay sumaatin (Let us strive every day to have the heart of the child with us),” said Mayor Lani Cayetano as she...
A 22-year-old man, listed as a newly identified high-value individual (HVI), was arrested for possession of P1,020,000 worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation in Pasig City, authorities said on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The Eastern Police District (EPD) identified the suspect as “Lester.” He was...
THE HAGUE, Netherlands— The president of the International Criminal Court said during the institution 's annual meeting Monday that it will not bow to pressure from the United States and Russia. Nine staff members, including six judges and the court 's chief prosecutor, have been...
PADANG SIDEMPUAN, Indonesia — Over 800 people remained missing Monday after devastating floods killed over 1,000 people last week in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, as Indonesia’s president urged more action to confront the changing climate. The flooding and landslides killed at least 604 in...
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed some of the netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations was not up to fire-safety codes, as a wave of public sympathy and support was met by government...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday, Dec. 1, called for the end to the stigma and discrimination against persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). “Nakikiisa tayo sa araw na ito lalong lalo na sa lahat ng mga yumao dahil sa AIDS at sa lahat ng mga health care workers natin...
