San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora defended the ongoing improvements at the San Juan Medical Center, stressing that the city government is addressing long-standing gaps in equipment, facilities, and hospital development amid criticism from Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito. Zamora said the...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso welcomed hundreds of media executives and publishers from across the Asia-Pacific and other regions on Tuesday morning, April 28, at The Manila Hotel, as the city hosted the Digital Media Asia conference for the first time in its 18-year history....
A female motorcycle rider was killed after being run over by a 12-wheel truck along the Ortigas Flyover in Mandaluyong City late Monday night, April 27, -- and in a grim twist, her remains were struck again hours later by a dump truck on the same stretch of the road while police were processing...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Monday, April 27, that it is reviewing its custody transport procedures following the Payatas road crash that killed five persons under police custody (PUPCs) and injured other detainees as well as police personnel. In a press briefing at Camp Crame...
In a city where almost every street incident can be captured in real time, Manila authorities are hailing netizens as an informal “new CCTV system,” as citizen-recorded videos and photos continue to help speed up police response and arrests. During his “Talk to the People” broadcast, Mayor...
Four suspected snatchers, including a minor, were presented at Manila City Hall, following their arrest in connection with a series of brazen theft incidents targeting motorists caught in traffic across the city. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso showed the suspects during his “Talk to...
Atin Ito Coalition will stage its fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea from April 30 to May 5, 2026, highlighted by a jetski flag ride and a solidarity concert on Pag-asa Island under its “Balik-Pag-asa” initiative. In a press conference on Monday, April 27, Atin Ito said the...
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) announced on Monday, April 27, that it will stage coordinated Labor Day protests nationwide on May 1, citing low wages, rising prices, and global conflicts as key issues fueling unrest. Partnering with All Workers Unity and Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, KMU will lead a march...
With the heat index forecast to hit a blistering 41°C, the Manila local government has rolled out citywide misting operations in public areas and renewed advisories urging residents to stay hydrated and limit sun exposure. Speaking at the flag-raising ceremony on Monday, April 27, Manila Mayor...
The Quezon City government clinched four honors at the 20th Gandingan Awards held at the University of the Philippines Los Baños on Saturday, April 25. Mayor Joy Belmonte was hailed as "Gandingan ng Kalikasan" for her environmental programs and policy initiatives in Quezon City. The city’s...
Containment operations at the Navotas sanitary landfill are gaining pace as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) intensifies on-site technical guidance, streamlining field execution and heavy equipment use to strengthen fire control and reduce hazardous smoke. On Monday, April 27,...
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has signed City Ordinance No. 9179, reconstituting and strengthening the City of Manila HIV-AIDS Response Council to expand prevention, testing, treatment, and support services for residents, particularly vulnerable sectors. The ordinance,...
