The Parañaque City government has intensified clearing operations in Barangay Baclaran after garbage washed into an estero during the high tide on Tuesday morning, Aug. 25, compounded by the continuing effects of the southwest monsoon (Habagat). Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the cleanup operation was...
Five hundred members of various tricycle operators and drivers’ associations (TODA) in Las Piñas City have been deployed to their respective barangays to carry out community cleanup activities under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. Mayor April...
Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez has directed intensified drainage repairs and monitoring in communities hit by flooding last week, even as Sucat Road remained clear during heavy rains. City engineers and environment officials have identified Ascual Compound, Valley 2, Valley 14, Belisario, and...
Thirteen passengers were injured in a multi-vehicle collision involving two jeepneys, a truck, an SUV, and a motorcycle along Legarda Bridge toward Ramon Magsaysay Avenue in Manila early Tuesday, Aug. 25. The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MDRRMD) reported that a...
Amid recent reports of violence in schools, Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro urged qualified professionals to apply for full-time guidance counselor positions to strengthen mental health care and support for students in the city’s public schools. “Hinihikayat po natin ang mga qualified...
A 21-year-old man identified by authorities as a notorious robbery suspect, who was recently released from detention, was jailed again for illegal gambling and possession of shabu in Pasig City. The Pasig City Police Station identified the suspect as "Chan Chan." He was arrested during a joint...
Residents of five barangays in Las Piñas City were advised to store enough water as Maynilad Water Services, Inc. scheduled a service interruption lasting about 15 hours starting Wednesday night, Aug. 26. The affected barangays are Almanza Uno, Pilar, Talon Uno, Talon Dos, and Talon Singko....
Vendors in Baclaran, Parañaque City kept their stalls open and continued earning despite successive heavy rains that hit Metro Manila over the past two weeks. The absence of flooding in the busy commercial district was attributed to the continuing flood-prevention efforts of the city government...
Two men were arrested after police seized around 250 grams of high-grade marijuana or “kush” valued at P375,000 during a buy-bust operation in Parañaque City early Sunday morning, Aug. 23. The suspects, both 24, were identified as Paul, a resident of Barangay Moonwalk, and Mikko, of Barangay...
Police arrested a man who allegedly posed as a Philippine Army member during an operation inside a resto bar in Las Piñas City early Monday, Aug. 24. Las Piñas Police chief Col. Fermin Armendarez identified the suspect as Noe, 34, who was arrested at about 1:20 a.m. inside the establishment along...
A 19-year-old motorcycle rider and his passenger died after their motorcycle allegedly crossed into the opposite lane and collided with an oncoming vehicle along Marilaque Highway in Baras, Rizal, early Sunday, Aug. 23. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said the incident occurred...
A 26-year-old Marikina police officer sustained injuries after being hit by a motorcycle rider who attempted to escape during a checkpoint in Barangay Fortune, police said Saturday, Aug. 22. The Marikina City Police Station said the incident occurred around 2:35 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, after...
