The local government of Pasig on Tuesday, Feb. 24, announced that it has been named one of the 24 winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025–2026 Mayors Challenge, a competition to spur local government innovation that improves lives in cities around the world. The sixth Mayors Challenge...
The Malabon City government on Tuesday, Feb. 24, announced the temporary closure of C4 Road (westbound) up to the corner of Orchid Street in Barangay Longos. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the closure will take effect from 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, until 11 p.m. on Friday,...
The local government of Pasig, together with Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Philippines, launched the “Rescue Kitchen Project” to address the issues of food waste and food insecurity. The project was launched following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with SOS Philippines, a...
A 33-year-old motorcycle rider was injured after crashing his vehicle into a concrete barrier along P. Burgos Street near Kartilya ng Katipunan in Manila early Tuesday morning, Feb. 24. The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said the victim allegedly lost control of his...
League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) National President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his administration for their steadfast support to local governments across the country, particularly with the passing of the...
ILOILO CITY — The security and emergency group is all set for the 49th meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers in this city beginning Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Site Task Group Emergency Preparedness and Response-Regional Incident Management Team (STGEPR-RIMT) is...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized the International Criminal Court on Monday as it started the confirmation of charges hearing against his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague, Netherlands. Rep. Duterte questioned the tribunal’s jurisdiction...
The Makati City government has provided financial assistance to 23 local government units (LGUs) in Pangasinan affected by Tropical Cyclone “Uwan,” reaffirming its support for disaster-stricken communities. Mayor Nancy Binay led the turnover of assistance at Makati City Hall and said the...
A 48-year-old truck driver was seriously injured after being stabbed with an ice pick by another driver when he tried to break up a fight in Barangay Sto. Nino, Marikina City, on Sunday, Feb. 22. Marikina City Police chief Col. Jenny Tecson said the suspect, identified as "Gleen," had a heated...
The “Bridge of Promise” in Batangas City, which has served thousands of daily commuters but shows signs of deterioration, will be replaced with a stronger and permanent structure, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said. Dizon said the bridge was originally...
The Quezon City government on Monday, Feb. 23, i s strengthening its capacity to provide a child-safe digital environment, aiming to protect children further from online abuse and exploitation. Coinciding with this year’s Safer Internet Day for Children, the Quezon City government gathered...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – A 27-year-old bride-to-be was killed and her fiance was injured in a motorcycle-car collision before dawn on Saturday, Feb. 21, in Barangay 6, this city. Police identified the victim as Crislyn Paro. Investigation said the victims’ motorcycle collided with a white Toyota...
