Some barangays in Pasig City showcased their respective bountiful urban gardens on Tuesday, Jan. 24, to support the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)’s “Halina't Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) sa Barangay" project. The DILG formally launched the HAPAG sa Barangay...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) seized P758,710 worth of illegal drugs from 23 drug suspects in a series of buy-bust operations conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 25. According to QCPD Batasan Police Station (PS 6), an informant reported an illegal drug peddling activity at 9:30 p.m. along IBP...
CEBU CITY – A driving school here was suspended for three months after it was caught using a vehicle without the required markings for its Practical Driving Course (PDC). Aside from the suspension of its accreditation, Cebu Integrated Driving School, located in Barangay Bulacao,was also fined...
THE stage and the grandstand for the Sinulog Festival at the South Road Properties in Cebu City under construction on Jan. 10. (Photo from Cebu City PIO) CEBU CITY – The decision to hold the Sinulog Festival at the South Road Properties (SRP) here on Jan. 15 may have drawn some criticisms but...
Steaks, hotdogs, and crabs in San Francisco with the family CRAB MENTALITY The Dungeness crab the author prepared with his sister When you’re with your loved ones, your location or destination becomes secondary. But if you can be in a place that everyone loves, the experience becomes a gift from...
The Mandaluyong City local government met with officials from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday, Jan. 25, to discuss the upcoming Manila Bay-Pasig River-Laguna Lake (MAPALLA) Ferry System proposed in 2012. Mandaluyong City Mayor Ben Abalos conducted a meeting with DOTr officials...
Another school in Quezon City suspended classes after receiving a bomb threat early Thursday morning, Jan. 26. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Cubao Station (PS 7) said that at around 4:30 a.m., teacher Marlon Trinidad, 27, saw on the Facebook page of Ponciano Bernardo High School a post by...
TACLOBAN CITY – A 31-year-old woman was arrested for large-scale estafa in an entrapment operation in a restaurant in Palo, Leyte on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Authorities identified the suspect as Maria Francesca Macasojot, self-employed, single, and a resident of Canlapwas Poblacion, Catbalogan...
The Philippine Army (PA) confirmed Thursday, Jan. 26, that it has taken custody of Brigadier General Jesus Durante III after he was tagged as the alleged mastermind in the murder of Davao City-based model and businesswoman Yvonette Chua Plaza in Davao City last month. Brigadier General Jesus...
CAVITE – The local government unit (LGU) of Cavite City imposed a curfew for minors following a grenade blast that killed three and wounded four others on Jan. 25. Starting Thursday, Jan. 26, all persons aged 18 years and below will not be allowed to go out from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. City...
CAVITE – A hand grenade explosion killed three and wounded four others, including the suspect, in Cavite City Tuesday night, Jan. 25. The Cavite Police Provincial Office (PPO) identified the suspects as Arjay Camacho, 18, and alias Daniel, a minor. Police said two groups of male teenagers...
The Maynilad Water Services Inc. announced that several villages in Parañaque and Pasay will continue to experience water service interruption from Jan. 26 to 27. The Parañaque Public Information Office (PIO) posted on its Facebook page that water service interruption will be implemented in...
