San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora on Thursday, Dec. 11, lauded the use of modern technology in response to the perennial problem of accumulated trash and other debris in the National Capital Region 's (NCR) waterways, which causes severe flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Zamora...
CEBU CITY – For the second time this year, a senior citizen was arrested for allegedly peddling illegal drugs. The 62-year-old suspect, known only as Kimpang, was arrested on Tuesday night, Dec. 9, by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Visayas (PDEA-7) in Barangay Tisa here. Seized...
CEBU CITY – A woman who “chose love over fear” went viral online following a dramatic rescue operation during a fire in Mandaue City, Cebu province on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Ei Mei Lee Maningo drew immense praise after ensuring the safety of two pet dogs before escaping a burning building in...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo S. Duterte II confirmed on Tuesday, Dec. 9, that he and acting Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte are still awaiting a definitive statement from the Department of the Interior and Local Government regarding their positions in the city government. During...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved on third and final reading on Tuesday, Dec. 9, an ordinance adopting the city’s Local Shelter Plan for 2022-2031, a long-term housing framework aimed at addressing the needs of thousands of families waiting for safe and dignified relocation....
DAVAO CITY – The 21st Davao City Council approved during a special session on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the allocation of P4 million in aid for provinces affected by typhoon ‘’Uwan.’’ Under four separate ordinances, the provinces of Kalinga, Albay, Pangasinan, and Northern Samar will each receive...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council has adopted a resolution commending former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration and the government of China for the construction of the Bucana Bridge here. The resolution, delivered during a privilege speech by Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairman of...
Seven police officers from Caloocan City were dismissed from the service on Wednesday, Dec. 10, after the National Police Commission (Napolcom) found them liable for misconduct linked to the death of Dion Angelo Dela Rosa, who contracted leptospirosis while searching for his detained father. In a...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided support to the family of two sisters who were murdered in Naga City earlier this week. DSWD-Bicol Director Norman Laurio said the victims were a 27-year-old woman and her 25-year-old sister, one of who...
A 42-year-old man reportedly died after spending a night at a hotel with his female companion in Sta. Cruz, Manila last Dec. 7. The Manila Police District (MPD) said the victim, identified as "Edd," met with his female companion, identified as "Marie," along the stretch of Rizal Avenue before...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly-urbanized city is targeting to craft a flood mitigation masterplan to comprehensively address flooding here. This will be discussed during the Flood Mitigation Summit initiated by Bacolod Rep. Albee Benitez on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Sugarland Hotel here. “The...
Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte claimed “selective justice” in ongoing government investigations, claiming that inquiries move swiftly only when his family’s name is involved but stall when individuals close to Malacanang are implicated. In a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Duterte...
