Classes were suspended in several Metro Manila cities on Friday, Aug. 14, as persistent rains from the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to affect the capital region. The suspensions covered various grade levels in public and private schools, with some local governments shifting to...
A delivery van loaded with soft drinks tipped over while turning at the EDSA-Aurora Boulevard intersection in Cubao, Quezon City, Thursday morning, Aug. 13. The van’s driver, “Jemar,” said it suddenly tilted as he was turning at the intersection while they were on their way to Manila from...
A delivery driver was arrested Thursday afternoon, July 30, after allegedly driving off without paying ₱450 worth of diesel at a gasoline station in Barangay Fairview, Quezon City. The incident happened at around 2:05 p.m. at a Petron gasoline station at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and...
At a gas station along a busy Manila road, a delivery rider pulls over -- not to check his phone for the next booking, but to reach into his bag, as a few stray dogs begin to gather. He tears open a pack of dog food and pours it onto a piece of cardboard on the pavement. The animals inch closer,...
Investigators found the statements of eight former Marines to be “categorical and consistent” regarding alleged money deliveries to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and former party-list Representative Zaldy Co, the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) said on Thursday, July 2. Assistant...
For Filipinos, few things evoke the feeling of home and casual family gatherings quite like the aroma of freshly roasted chicken. In a move set to delight foodies nationwide, foodpanda has officially welcomed local favorite Andok’s back to its platform, bringing the Pambansang Litson Manok closer...
The Quezon City government received another batch of vegetables from farmers in Atok, Benguet on Thursday, May 14, as it continued its rescue-buy initiative supporting agricultural producers and providing food assistance to vulnerable sectors in the city. The delivery, which arrived at Quezon...
This Labor Day on May 1, foodpanda Philippines is doubling the in-app tips received by its Ka-panda partner riders, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide added support amid rising daily costs. Rolled out nationwide, the initiative encourages customers to show appreciation through tipping, with...
Zedrick Honorica arrived at the Asian Cycling Confederation Track and Para Track Cycling championships with little to no expectations. After all, his place on the national team was almost accidental — he had only joined an invitation for a power test, essentially an informal tryout, last January....
Long queues of motorcycle taxi and delivery riders formed in Quezon City and Makati City on Saturday, April 18, as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) released ₱5,000 cash aid to transport workers. The financial assistance was provided to riders who were not included in...
Delivery rider Zedrick Ivan Honorica has recovered his special bike with the help of authorities on Tuesday, April 14. The 21-year-old cyclist posted the development on his social media with photos of him and his bike alongside police officials from Concepcion Dos Police Substation and barangay...
Zedrick Ivan Honorica’s bicycle – one that gave him fame and recognition -- was stolen outside a convenience store in Marikina City. The delivery rider, who turned heads in the Asian Cycling Confederation Track and Para Track Cycling Championships after setting a new Philippine record in men...
