The local government of Pasig City turned over P146,622,500 worth of learning books and reading kits to the Department of Education-Schools Division Office (DepEd-SDO) to show its support for education and students in the city. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said the city distributed around 500,000...
The Marikina City Police Station announced on Friday, Jan. 23, that a police officer seen in a viral video blocking a fire volunteer truck has been temporarily relieved from his post. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) also issued a show cause order to the registered owner and driver of a Toyota...
As a way of showing support for mental health, an office of the local government of Pasig is offering free medicines to patients enrolled in the city’s Mental Health Program. As of Monday, Jan. 19, the city’s Mental Health Office said 22 types of mental health medicines are available, provided...
A fire broke out at a commercial establishment inside the Metrowalk Complex in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 18. According to TXTFIRE Philippines, the blaze was raised to first alarm at 2:19 p.m. and escalated to a second alarm at 2:27 p.m. As of this writing, firefighters...
The Pasig City government will implement traffic advisories and rerouting schemes on Sunday, Jan. 18, marking the 25th Bambino Grand Festival. According to the Pasig City Public Information Office (PIO), the event will start at 1 p.m., with the thanksgiving mass and Bambino Grand Parade. It added...
A one-year-old baby was rescued by authorities after her own mother attempted to sell her for P8,000 in Pasig City. The Philippine National Police–Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) immediately conducted an operation following the discovery of a Facebook post in which the mother allegedly offered a...
Pasig City Councilor Simon Romulo Tantoco, nephew of Rep. Roman Romulo, is among those supporting the Anti-Dynasty Bill, vowing to give up his political career once it is enacted into law. Tantoco made the statement after Councilor Volta delos Santos filed a resolution asking both the House and...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos said plans are taking shape to make the Pasig River Esplanade safer, cleaner, and more welcoming for both residents and visitors, as preparations continue for a refreshed riverside space in Manila. In an Instagram post, the First Lady said recent discussions focused...
A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping his acquaintance’s niece in Pasig City, the Eastern Police District (EPD) said on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The EPD identified the suspect as “Jayson,” listed as the station’s No. 2 most wanted person. He was arrested on Friday, Jan. 2, in Barangay...
Four delivery trucks were damaged in a fire that broke out in Ramos Compound in Barangay Rosario, Pasig City, early Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Pasig City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said the fire was raised to first alarm and was extinguished at 3:12 a.m. Based on the initial...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Monday, Jan. 5, emphasized that public servants are paid by the people, and with that, they must serve above and beyond the call of their duties. “Bilang mga pinapasahod ng taong bayan, dapat above and beyond the call of duty ang lagi po nating iniisip, ‘yun po...
The local government of Pasig on Tuesday, Dec. 30, announced it will impose a P5,000 fine on anyone caught using firecrackers and pyrotechnics outside designated zones. Mayor Vico Sotto earlier said the city did not issue any special permits to sell firecrackers, leaving no one authorized to sell...