LOS ANGELES (AP) — In 2024, voters in the Southern California city of Arcadia elected the first all-Asian city council in the city 's history. Now, one of those politicians has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang 's plea,...
CEBU CITY – Mayor Nestor Archival warned car rental operators to be vigilant against organized groups involved in vehicle theft operations or “rent-tangay” here. Archival said the scam has affected several businesses. “There is this rent-tangay scam where some people rent a car with no...
BAGUIO CITY – The capital town of the province of Benguet will return to a five-day work week effective June 1 to provide better services to the public while still observing energy- and cost-saving efforts. Mayor Roderick Awingan issued Memorandum 178-2026 on May 25, a copy of which was released...
BAGUIO CITY – The artificial intelligence (AI) capability of the local government 's command center has been proven effective in tracking traffic violators. "These past incidents and the latest one proved that the SC3 (City Command Center) is living up to its purpose as the city’s...
A 48-year-old mother with a visual disability has been named the Gawad Ulirang Ina 2026 winner in Muntinlupa. Jenny Villarama, representing Barangay Tunasan, was proclaimed champion during the awarding ceremony held on May 28. Despite her disability, Villarama pursued her dreams and dedicated 13...
The Makati City government on Thursday, May 28, began distributing mid-year cash incentives worth ₱6,000 to 59,414 registered Blu Card holders in the city through electronic payment channels. On Friday, May 29, Makati Mayor Nancy Binay said the city has allocated P356.48 million for the mid-year...
METRO MATTERS In many parts of the country, festivals are often viewed simply as colorful celebrations, tradition, and local pride. But in the Province of Sultan Kudarat headed by Governor Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu, the Kalimudan Festival has evolved into something much bigger: a model of how...
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II said the city government will provide psycho-social support, financial assistance, medical and food packages, and transportation arrangements to the victims of the building collapse and their families with the Department of Social Welfare and...
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano said 489 families were affected when a massive fire razed hundreds of houses in Taguig on May 25. The Taguig City Fire Station reported that the blaze began in a house at Pulong Kendi 2, Kalye Onse, Barangay Sta. Ana, at about 5:51 p.m. The first alarm was raised at...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparent and accountable governance, saying it will not tolerate anomalous activities and will take appropriate action regardless of position, even if those involved are friends. On Monday, May 25, Sotto said the city...
A massive fire razed hundreds of houses and left about 400 families homeless in Pulong Kendi, Barangay Sta. Ana, Taguig, on May 25. Mayor Lani Cayetano visited evacuees at the Taguig Integrated School Covered Court, which the city government designated as a temporary shelter. Barangay Sta....
BAGUIO CITY – The city government has ramped up its austerity measures by mandating all offices to reduce their maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) by 20 percent as the country remains under a state of national energy emergency. “We have to save more funds because we might need to...
