An aspin had its tongue completely cut off in a suspected case of animal cruelty in Valenzuela City, prompting the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) to seek public assistance in identifying those responsible. PAWS said the dog, named Kobe, was critically injured between 12:15 a.m. and 12:30...
To honor the hard work and sacrifices of teachers in Marikina City, Mayor Maan Teodoro declared a “no classes” day for all school levels in public and private schools on Friday, Dec. 12, giving them time to rest and enjoy special movie screenings to help them relax. The local government treats...
More than 140 residents were left homeless after a fourth-alarm fire swept through a residential area in Barangay North Fairview, Quezon City on Friday, Dec. 12. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire broke out around 4:20 a.m. along Rand Street. At least 45 families were affected when...
The Malabon City Government led a four-day strategic planning workshop in Talisay, Batangas, together with housing offices from Metro Manila, to strengthen housing programs in the National Capital Region (NCR). The activity supports Mayor Jeannie Sandoval’s goal of providing safer and more...
The Manila local government began on Thursday, Dec. 11, distributing P243.4 million in delayed financial assistance for thousands of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), solo parents, and DSWD-listed senior citizens. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced the release, stating that the city...
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Wednesday, Dec. 10, the rollout of P243.4 million in social assistance for persons with disabilities (PWDs), solo parents, and senior citizens listed under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s social pension program....
Seven police officers from Caloocan City were dismissed from the service on Wednesday, Dec. 10, after the National Police Commission (Napolcom) found them liable for misconduct linked to the death of Dion Angelo Dela Rosa, who contracted leptospirosis while searching for his detained father. In a...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Wednesday, Dec. 10, pressed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to meet its new commitment to install emergency stop logs within two weeks and complete full repairs of the damaged Paco Floodgate by March 2026, saying residents have...
Malabon City Administrator Dr. Alexander T. Rosete was honored with the Exemplary Business Educator Award by the Executive Council of Deans and Educators in Business (ECODEB) during the ECODEB Awards 2025 held at the Manila Peninsula Hotel. The award recognizes Rosete’s outstanding performance...
Two men were shot dead in Barangay 649 in the Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila, early Monday morning, Dec. 8. Barangay Councilor Edgar Companero confirmed that the victims were residents of the area. They were found lying in front of a small store after several shots were heard near the Dael...
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval on Sunday, Dec. 7, condemned the violent incident in Barangay Muzon that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old man. According to the Malabon City Police Station (MCPS), the victim was attacked around 2 a.m. on Dec. 1, along Kagitingan Street, where he was...
Nearly 300 cyclists and environmental advocates joined the “Pedal for the Planet” unity ride on Saturday, Dec. 6, to call for environmental rights, climate action, and stronger protection for vulnerable communities. The activity was organized by Earth Island Institute Asia-Pacific, in...
