DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor urged government housing agencies on Tuesday, June 2, to allocate free housing units to homeless families and people who can hardly afford payment schemes under current housing programs. Committee on Socialized Housing Project and Oversight Chairman Councilor...
More than 67,000 learners are expected to return to public schools in Malabon City for School Year 2026–2027, as the local government and the Schools Division Office launched the 2026 Brigada Eskwela Division Kick-Off Program on Tuesday, June 2. The activity, held at Imelda Elementary School in...
Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led the Brigada Eskwela 2026 kickoff at Kapitbahayan Elementary School on Tuesday, June 2. The city government said it ensured the safety and security of all attendees, especially students, during the activity. The...
In preparation for World Environment Day on June 5, the Pasay City government has ramped up its cleanup operations along Manila Bay. The initiative underscores the city’s commitment to environmental protection and flood mitigation, reinforcing its role in safeguarding coastal ecosystems while...
A repeat drug offender and his cohort were arrested after police seized more than ₱2.2 million worth of shabu from them in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Del Monte, Quezon City, before dawn on Wednesday, June 3. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the operation was carried out at...
Caloocan City has rolled out a major health initiative, providing residents with free diabetes medicines and chemotherapy support through its network of local health centers. According to the city’s Public Information Office, residents diagnosed with diabetes may visit the nearest health center...
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — Three more bodies were recovered from the collapsed structure in Barangay Balibago here on Wednesday morning, bringing the confirmed death toll to 24. The Unified Command said responders successfully extricated one victim, the 22nd, after 7 a.m. The second and...
The Quezon City government has created a Heat Action Team (QC‑HAT) to boost its response to extreme weather and safeguard residents from rising climate risks. Quezon City has recorded heat index levels reaching 42 to 44 degrees Celsius in 2024 and 2025, raising concerns over health impacts,...
The Pasig City government reported that 81 families, or 291 individuals, are temporarily staying in an evacuation center after a fire broke out in a residential area in Barangay Maybunga on Tuesday night, June 2. Authorities said the figures were as of 3 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, while validation...
A 33-year-old robbery suspect was arrested after he was overpowered by his victim and the victim’s brother during a holdup at a junk shop in Barangay Talipapa, Quezon City. Police said the suspect, identified as alias “Rolando,” and an accomplice arrived at the junk shop around 4 a.m. on...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Wednesday, June 3, said the city government paid Makati Life Medical Center a total of P741,473,673.34 for various medical services provided to patients under the Makati Health Plus Program or the Yellow Card. The payment covered medical services rendered since the...
I have written extensively about how Quezon City (QC) is experiencing a renaissance of sorts in its dining and drinking scene. Of course, QC has always been a hub for food lovers. From Mister Kebab on West Avenue to the diverse restaurants and bars of Tomas Morato, and the lively, student-friendly...
