TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite – A Grade 8 student went missing on Tuesday, Aug. 23, the first day he was supposed to attend face-to-face classes in his school. Joena Quezon said they dropped off her son, Bobby Quezon Jr., in his school before his class at 12:30 p.m. "Kahapon po ang first day...
Despite the onslaught of tropical storm "Florita" on Tuesday, August 23, the Pasig City local government, the Department of Health (DOH), and officials of Rizal High School (RHS), launched the national government's "PinasLakas" vaccination initiative following the resumption of classes for school...
The outpatient department (OPD) of the Pasig City Covid-19 Referral Facility is closed on Wednesday, Aug. 24, due to inclement weather caused by tropical storm "Florita." Despite the OPD's closure, the referral center will still be accepting emergency cases or patients who require immediate medical...
TACLOBAN CITY – One day after high-ranking New People’s Army (NPA) leaders Benito and Wilma Tiamzon were reportedly neutralized by government forces in Catbalogan City, Samar Monday, Aug. 23, the headless body of a woman was recovered in nearby Barangay Bisitahan, Tarangnan, Samar Tuesday, Aug....
Around 93 families residing near the Marikina River were evacuated on Tuesday night, Aug. 23, as the river’s water level rose to 15 meters and prompted a 1st alarm alert. The Marikina River water level at around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24. (Screenshot from Marikina City Rescue 161 Facebook...
Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan led the launching of Department of Health’s (DOH’s) "PinasLakas" Covid-19 vaccination booster drive for students five to 11 years old, teachers, and non-teaching staff at the Camarin D Elementary School (CADES) on Tuesday, Aug. 23. As part of...
The death of suspected communist leaders Benito and Wilma Tiamzon during an encounter with troops still could not be verified by the 8th Infantry Division (8ID) of the Philippine Army (PA) due to the absence of their remains, a ranking military official admitted Tuesday, August 23. Benito and Wilma...
The mayors in Las Piñas, Parañaque, and Pasay cities ordered the suspension of work and classes on Tuesday, Aug. 23, due to severe Tropical Storm "Florita." The Las Piñas City Public Information Office (PIO) posted on Facebook the suspension of classes in all levels in public schools on...
The Department of Education (DepEd) said that there are “sufficient chairs and tables” for learners in Jose Abad Santos High School, clarifying that the students who were captured sitting on the floor on the first day of classes were actually doing “psychosocial activities.” (Unsplash) The...
The mayors of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela (Camanava) and Quezon cities on Tuesday, Aug. 23, announced the suspension of classes in public and private schools due to inclement weather caused by severe Tropical Storm "Florita." Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said that afternoon classes...
The House of Representatives Committee on Local Government has approved a piece of legislation that mandates the creation of Barangay Pulung Bulu in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. The panel– which is chaired by Valenzuela 1st district Rep. Rex Gatchalian–approved on first reading House...
The suspect in the murder of a woman in Barangay Baritan, Malabon City on Monday, Aug. 22, was arrested by cops in Bulacan, the city police chief confirmed on Tuesday, Aug. 23. In a phone interview with Manila Bulletin, Malabon City Police Station (MCPS) chief Col. Albert Barot said the suspect,...
