The Metro Manila Council (MMC) and University of the Philippines Resilience Institute forged ties on Friday, Feb. 27, to boost existing transport and resilience initiatives currently being done by local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila. MMC President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, Feb. 27, that it has intensified its counter-terrorism measures following the arrest of an alleged member of a local terror group linked to the 2018 bombing in General Santos City. PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the...
The grand street dancing competition of the 30th Panagbenga Festival will be held in Baguio City on Feb. 28. Eight contingents are competing – Lamut Harvest Festival Dance of Ifugao; Pagibang Damara Festival of San Jose, Nueva Ecija; Tribu Balitok a Pagey of Malasique, Pangasinan; Tribu Bagtas,...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – About P18.1 million worth of government property was destroyed by a fire that lasted more than six hours and hit the city 's public market Thursday night, an official said. In a report on Friday, Supt. Leo Pioquinto, Zamboanga City Fire District (ZCFD) marshal, said the fire...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Friday, Feb. 27, that Sta. Ana Hospital in Manila was recognized by Newsweek as one of the best hospitals in the country in its World’s Best Hospitals 2026 – Philippines list, ranking 25th among 35 Philippine hospitals included in the...
Employees and guests evacuated the Quezon City Hall of Justice after receiving a bomb threat on Friday morning, Feb. 27. According to the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), the clerk in charge received a text message regarding an allege bomb threat at around 8:48 a.m. The QCPD Explosive...
Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte accused International Criminal Court prosecutors of incompetence and using recycled and distorted materials in their investigation of former President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement on Thursday, Feb. 26, Rep. Duterte claimed that the evidence presented...
United States Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires Y. Robert Ewing highlighted their commitment to strengthening education partnerships during his meeting with 50 scholars of the English Access Microscholarship Program in Davao City. Speaking before public school student beneficiaries at...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Eight persons, including two minors, were arrested for allegedly falsifying documents to collect city government burial financial assistance during an entrapment operation by the police here on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Personnel of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD)...
BAGUIO CITY — Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) General Manager Mark Lapid and Mayor Benjamin Magalong inspected the rehabilitation of Burnham Lake here on Thursday. The P400-million project is expected to be completed in May, with excavation work and slope protection...
LAOAG CITY – Around 700 security and safety personnel have been deployed to ensure a peaceful, orderly, and joyful celebration for the Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium here on Feb. 28, police bared Thursday. Police Major Kristian Lee Badua, acting chief of...
ILOILO CITY — Iloilo first district Rep. Janette Loreto-Garin and Iloilo City Rep. Julienne “Jamjam” Baronda denied receiving kickbacks allegedly delivered by 18 former Marines. “Fake news again. It is clearly fabricated and baseless,” said Garin in a statement on Thursday, Feb. 25. “I...
