Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte announced on Friday, July 28, that the city government will implement updated discounts for payments of real property tax (RPT) next year. “We are collecting more taxes to be able to give more to our QCitizens who are paying their obligation to the local government...
32 families living along Estero de Magdalena in Manila board a bus for their relocation to Trece Martires, Cavite on July 27, 2023. The move came after a massive balete tree fell on their shanties on May 18, 2023, which killed two residents. (Photo from Arnold Quizol/MANILA BULLETIN) A total of 32...
The Marikina City local government opened on Wednesday, July 26, the ‘“Palarong Pambansa Banchetto and Trade Fair” where sports delegations from across the country and other visitors can get a taste of the city’s local food and support its local businesses. As the host of this year’s...
A software developer wanted for rape in Para ñaque was arrested by members of the Pasay police Warrant and Subpoena Section (WSS) on Thursday, July 27.  According to Southern Police District (SWPD) Director Brig. Gen. Roderick Mariano,  Col. Froilan Uy, Pasay police chief,...
The Quezon City government has launched the “StartUp QC Business Plan Competition” to allow students in the city to enhance their skills and gain knowledge in entrepreneurship. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said the competition aims to foster an innovative culture among the youth, enable...
The Pasig City Council approved a scholarship program catering to indigent students in private schools in the city in order to forge more paths to inclusive education for young Pasiguenos. Ordinance No. 118, series of 2023 or the Private Education for the Advancement of the Grassroots through...
A total of 29 villages in Calumpit, Bulacan remain submerged in floodwaters as of Friday, July 28, due to heavy rainsn following the onslaught of typhoon "Egay" in the province. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (MDRRMO) and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Offices...
The Rizal provincial government said on Friday, July 28, that it will provide aid to the victims and families of the ill-fated motor banca that capsized in Laguna Lake in Barangay Kalinawan, Binangonan, Rizal on Thursday, July 28, during the onslaught of Typhoon Egay. Recue and retrieval operations...
Despite the exit of Typhoon "Egay" from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando declared the suspension of classes in all levels, both private and public in the province of Bulacan on Friday, July 28, due to heavy rainfall brought about by the southwest...
The Antipolo City local government welcomed on Friday, July 28, eight new centenarians as part of its efforts in recognizing their milestone and their contributions to society. Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares identified the centenarians as: Maria Lourdes Vance - Barangay San Jose Parmenia Aglipay -...
Cavite is now under a state of calamity due to the effects of typhoon “Egay.” The provincial board approved Resolution No. 2639-2023 in a special session held via teleconferencing on Thursday, July 27. Under a state of calamity, Gov. Jonvic C. Remulla is authorized to use P30 million from the...
The Taguig City government evacuated 23 families after a landslide occurred in Barangay Western Bicutan on July 27. It said the landslide caused a perimeter wall to collapse, possibly brought about by heavy rains due to typhoon “Egay.” The landslide that happened in Western Bicutan, Taguig...
