The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) branded as useless the ₱774-million pumping station in Manila which was built supposedly to mitigate flooding in nearby communities. DPWH Secretary Vince B. Dizon said the flood control project, completed in 2020 and located in Tondo, ...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is in talks with the private operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) to complete the construction of the long-delayed common station linking Metro Manila’s railways. Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan said Light Rail Manila Corp....
Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian condemned on Friday, Sept. 19, the assault of a 20-year-old student on a footbridge in Barangay Gen. T. De Leon and assured the public that the city government will pursue justice for the victim. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, Sept. 17, when the victim...
A couple was arrested in Valenzuela City on Monday, Sept. 8, for allegedly selling counterfeit government-issued IDs through social media. The Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) operatives identified the suspects as “Chippie,” 44, and “Kaye,” 40. They were accused of producing fake IDs...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has signed a memorandum of agreement with Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) to establish the Bataan Abucay Doppler Radar Station within the BPSU campus. Funded by the Office of the President through the...
Three people were rescued after being held hostage by a security guard in Barangay Amparo, Caloocan City, on Monday, Sept. 8. The Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) said the incident began around 7 a.m. on Alibangbang Street and lasted for six hours before the suspect agreed to release the...
The Valenzuela City Police arrested two Chinese nationals for allegedly staging a fake carnapping incident to claim insurance benefits. According to the Northern Police District (NPD), the Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) received a report through the 911 emergency hotline regarding a...
The Caloocan City government, through its Social Welfare Development Department (CSWDD), rescued a six-year-old boy after a video of his stepfather physically abusing him surfaced on social media in Barangay 175, Caloocan City. According to the Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS), the video taken...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that vital seismic monitoring equipment worth over P1 million was stolen from its San Jose Observation Station in San Jose, Tarlac, during a routine maintenance check on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Personnel from the Pinatubo Volcano...
The Caloocan City Police Station on Tuesday, August 5, denied allegations that the death of a 20-year-old college student from leptospirosis was connected to the arrest of his father. The statement came in response to a viral social media post claiming that the student contracted the disease after...
Basic Energy Corporation (BEC) plans to significantly expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging station network in Luzon to support the country 's growing electric vehicle (EV) fleet. BEC President Oscar de Venecia Jr. told reporters that the company is partnering with a local oil firm to...
A man allegedly dealing with family problems climbed an electric post along Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo, Manila, on Thursday night, July 10. According to barangay officials of Barangay 391, who were among the first responders, the man was making a scene before climbing the post at around 11 p.m....
