About 172 families who lost their homes in the fire that hit a residential area in Barangay 607, Bagumbayan, Bacood, Sta. Mesa, Manila received aid from the Manila City government on Thursday, Jan. 22. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, together with Vice Mayor Chi Atienza and officials...
A fire broke out at a commercial establishment near Monumento Circle in Caloocan City on Thursday, Jan. 22. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) - Caloocan Central Fire Station said the fire started at 12:40 p.m., and was raised to second alarm at 12:56 p.m. As of this writing, firefighters were...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Thursday, Jan. 22, ordered the Makati City Police to intensify their efforts in preventing crime in the city, particularly theft cases, as she underscored the city government 's commitment to peace and order. Binay made the statement following her meeting with...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Wednesday, Jan. 21, announced that the deadline for the assessment and payment of business permits, licenses, and real property taxes (RPT) of Makatizens has been extended to give them time to comply with the requirements. According to Binay, the Sangguniang...
A trailer truck carrying around 37 tons of polyethylene, a chemical compound used in plastic production, overturned along Karuhatan, Valenzuela City, on Thursday, Jan. 22. Police said the truck was negotiating a turn when it passed through an uneven portion of the road, causing the weight of its...
TACLOBAN CITY — After over six years in detention, journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and activist Marielle Domequil were convicted of terrorism financing by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 45 here on Thursday. But the court acquitted them of charges of illegal possession of firearms and...
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – A giant bilao or circular tray of Pancit Cabagan was served during the Bambanti Festival in the City of Ilagan in Isabela province on Tuesday. The iconic noodle dish weighed 208 kilos and presented in a 16-foot circular tray. It was cooked through the combined efforts of...
CEBU CITY – Commendations continued to pour in for Tagbilaran City, Bohol, which shone bright in its first-ever participation in the Sinulog Grand Parade. Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado lauded the victory of Tagbilaran, saying it was a proud moment not only for the city but for the entire province of...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office reiterated on Wednesday, Jan. 21, its warning against making bomb threats, stressing that such acts carry penalties and possible imprisonment. DCPO spokesperson Police Capt. Hazel Caballero warned the public of the penalties following a bomb threat at the...
ILOILO CITY—More than 7,500 law enforcers were deployed for the Jan. 24 to 25 highlights of the 2026 Dinagyang Festival in this city. “This is a moment of commitment. A moment when we collectively say to the people of Iloilo and to all our visitors: Dinagyang 2026 will be safe, peaceful, and...
As a way of showing support for mental health, an office of the local government of Pasig is offering free medicines to patients enrolled in the city’s Mental Health Program. As of Monday, Jan. 19, the city’s Mental Health Office said 22 types of mental health medicines are available, provided...
Three people, including a Korean couple, were injured in a road accident along Marcos Highway in Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, on Sunday, Jan. 18. Police identified the victims as “Hee,” 37, the motorcycle driver, and his wife, “Eun,” both residents of Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue in Del...
