Five suspected swindlers were arrested after allegedly deceiving a senior citizen inside a mall in Sta Cruz, Manila by selling fake milk products at a discounted price. The suspects were apprehended by personnel of the Manila Police District Station 3 after mall security requested police...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said on Monday, Jan. 19, that rising garbage collection costs are the reasons behind the increase in garbage fees currently being implemented by the Manila city government. During his Talk to the People, the mayor said the last adjustment to...
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has ordered the planting of an initial 100,000 bamboo trees along Roxas Boulevard, R-10, and other major thoroughfares as part of the city government’s flood control and environmental protection program. Domagoso announced the initiative...
The district of Pandacan came alive with music, dance, and devotion as Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza led the celebration of the 2026 Buling-Buling Street Dance Festival on Saturday, Jan. 17. Buling-Buling is a deeply rooted religious and historical tradition in Pandacan, where devotees dance...
The Caloocan and Valenzuela Cities have started accepting applications for their respective Kasalang Bayan programs scheduled on Feb. 14, reminding couples to submit complete requirements within the set timelines. In Caloocan City, the local government announced that applications will be accepted...
The Malolos City Police have intensified the enforcement of curfew hours for minors as part of efforts to maintain order, discipline, and public safety in the city. Police patrols and monitoring operations were conducted on Sunday, Jan. 18, in various parts of Malolos City, particularly in public...
A 69-year-old man allegedly involved in a robbery-extortion scheme targeting businessmen in Binondo was arrested by operatives of the Manila Police District–Station 11 during an entrapment operation, while his supposed police accomplice remains at large. The suspect was identified as Eduardo...
The image of Señor Sto. Niño returned to the Sto. Niño de Tondo Parish Church along Moriones Street in Tondo, Manila at around 8 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, as Catholic devotees began flocking to the church for the annual feast of the Child Jesus. Church officials confirmed the arrival of the...
The Pasig City government will implement traffic advisories and rerouting schemes on Sunday, Jan. 18, marking the 25th Bambino Grand Festival. According to the Pasig City Public Information Office (PIO), the event will start at 1 p.m., with the thanksgiving mass and Bambino Grand Parade. It added...
Thousands of devotees gathered around Sto. Niño de Tondo Parish on Saturday, Jan. 17, ahead of the feast day of the Sto. Niño, drawing large crowds throughout the day. Drone footage released by the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRM) showed dense crowds surrounding the...
The City of Manila’s drive for sustainable and inclusive employment gained fresh momentum on Jan. 16 as Vice Mayor Chi Atienza secured the commitment of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to expand skills training and livelihood opportunities for Manileños. Vice...
Church officials in Pandacan have released the schedule of activities for the Feast of Sto Niño de Pandacan, which will be observed from January 16 to January 18. The celebration will open on Jan. 16 with the Ante Visperas scheduled at 7 p.m. at a temporary mass area. Activities will continue on...
