To ensure the safety of cyclists in the city, especially at night, the local government of Marikina installed 92 LED lamps along the bike lane corridor stretching from Champagnat Street in Barangay Marikina Heights to Goodrich Village Subdivision in Barangay Concepcion Uno on Friday, Feb. 27. ...
A 60-year-old senior citizen tagged as a high-value individual (HVI) wanted for illegal drugs was arrested by the Makati City Police in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Olympia, Makati City, last Feb. 25. According to Southern Police District (SPD) Director Brig. Gen. Randy Arceo, the suspect,...
A 23-year-old man was arrested by the Manila Police District (MPD) for robbing a 19-year-old student of his digital camera and selling it on social media in Malate, Manila, last Feb. 25. Based on the police report, the victim met the suspect via a dating app (Grindr) and subsequently invited the...
The Malabon City government marked the 3rd Filipino-Chinese Cultural Festival on Friday, Feb. 27, along C4 Road in Barangay Longos, celebrating shared heritage and strengthening ties between Filipino and Chinese communities. The event, themed “Isang Bayan, Isang Diwa: Pagkakaisa sa Gitna ng...
DAVAO CITY – Tourism industry leaders and government officials opened the 16th Davao Mega Travel Sale on Friday, Feb. 27, highlighting Mindanao’s growing outbound market, plans to expand international connectivity, and a two-million visitor target for Davao City in 2026. The Davao Travel...
BACOLOD CITY – A total of 207 families composed of 849 individuals lost their homes in a fire that destroyed 89 houses in Purok Katilingban, Barangay 39 here on Friday, Feb. 27. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Bacolod reported that 80 houses were totally and nine others were partially...
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc. (BFFFI), which organizes the annual festival with the float parade among the highlights, said it is considering mandating the accreditation of float makers as a way of regulating the industry. “We have to address this because they are...
CEBU CITY – A deeper investigation has been sought by the family of the young businessman who perished in a hit-and-run in Barangay Banilad here last Feb. 8. The family of Kingston Ralph Cheng has sought assistance from the National Bureau of Investigation-Central Visayas (NBI-7) regarding their...
CEBU CITY – Boholano boxer Regie “The Filipino Phenom” Suganob and his South African opponent vowed to give it their all when they clash in the main event of the Kumong Bol-anon 24 on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Bohol Cultural Center in Tagbilaran City. Suganob is looking to extend his...
TACLOBAN CITY – Elementary pupils found an abandoned infant in the playground outside the Tacloban City Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 27. The baby, wrapped in cloth and placed inside a bag, was found under a bench and They immediately called for help after seeing that the infant was still...
BACOLOD CITY – At least 100 homes were destroyed by fire in Purok Katilingban, Barangay 39 here before noon on Friday, Feb. 27. According to Fire Insp. Jemarie Tapiru, deputy city fire marshal, the fire broke out at 11:06 a.m., and was raised to fourth alarm, prompting assistance from nearby fire...
More than 2,100 residents benefited from free medical services provided by the Caloocan City government as part of its 64th Cityhood Anniversary celebration. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the services were delivered by the Caloocan City Medical Center (CCMC), Caloocan City...
