The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, January 6, announced that it has raised a Code White Alert as part of its preparations for the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene, which is expected to draw millions of devotees. The alert was activated three days before the Traslacion and will remain in...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy up to 300 personnel for the celebration of the Feast of Black Nazarene, including the famed procession of the revered image of the Black Nazarene or “Traslacion,” on Jan. 9. The annual religious event is scheduled on Jan. 9, and is expected to draw...
The city government of Manila, together with other concerned agencies, is ramping up its preparations for the traditional "Pahalik" to be held at the Quirino Grandstand starting Wednesday night, Jan. 7, as part of the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko...
The Manila Police District (MPD) reported that five persons of interest linked to the firecracker left on the street, later picked up by two 12-year-old boys in Tondo, Manila, have yet to appear and give their statements, despite being summoned by authorities. The incident resulted in the death of...
The Manila Police District (MPD) has issued a traffic rerouting scheme for motorists in preparation for the highly-anticipated Traslacion 2026 on Friday, Jan. 9, a traditional procession celebrated during the Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Manila attended by millions of devotees. In its advisory, a...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Saturday, Jan. 3, hit back anew at Senator Kiko Pangilinan’s remark over the West Philippine Sea issue, saying the Philippines has the right to claim its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as much as China does. In a statement, the embassy acknowledged that the two...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) officially began the strict enforcement of the prohibition of electric tricycles (e-trikes) and electric bicycles (e-bikes) from major highways across Metro Manila on Friday, Jan. 2. LTO Asst. Sec. Markus V. Lacanilao said the roads covered by the ban include...
A strong explosion rocked a residential area in Barangay 227, Zone 21, Tondo, Manila, just minutes after the New Year countdown on Thursday, January 1. The blast was heard at around 12:10 a.m., startling residents who were still welcoming the New Year. At least three houses were affected by the...
The Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila welcomed the New Year with the birth of two healthy babies exactly at midnight on Thursday, January 1. The first newborn of 2026 was a premature baby boy named Yuri and delivered by Sally Alburo. Doctors said the seven-month-old infant was born...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila rejected the Philippines’ call for restraint over China’s military activities around Taiwan, accusing “relevant Philippine figures” of interfering despite Manila’s commitment to the one-China policy. The Embassy said this after Department of National Defense...
Several hospitals in Manila City recorded 106 firecracker-related injuries on New Year’s Day. According to the hospital officials, most of the cases were mild, while only a few were classified as severe. However, no deaths were reported. Medical personnel in Manila’s district hospitals had...
To ensure a safe New Year celebration, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Tuesday, Dec. 30, urged the public to avoid illegal firecrackers and warned that violators may be arrested. Domagoso stressed that the Manila Police District (MPD) will intensify patrols and confiscate...
