Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto announced the city 's banning of gambling advertisements and promotions on Monday, Dec. 8, as part of its sweeping reforms to curb the negative effects of gambling and other vices on Pasigueños. Sotto said the city government had passed Ordinance No. 26 s-2025,...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is tightening its watch on foreign-led underground gaming groups after a recent raid in Taguig City revealed an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) operation masquerading as a business process outsourcing (BPO) company. Acting PNP Chief, Police...
Hundreds of advocates, health professionals, and residents joined the “Walk for Clean Air” campaign, marking the first anniversary of Car-Free, Carefree Tomas Morato in Quezon City on Sunday, Dec. 7, to raise awareness about air pollution and promote a healthier and more sustainable city. The...
BACOLOD CITY – A 63-year-old man was arrested in Barangay Makiling, Sagay City, Negros Occidental for allegedly raping a minor. The suspect, a resident of Barangay Lacaron, Valladolid, Negros Occidental, was wanted for 17 counts of statutory rape and 23 counts of acts of lasciviousness. He was...
Three individuals were reportedly injured in a collision between an ambulance and a public utility jeepney (PUJ) at the corner of Gil Puyat and Chino Roces Avenue in Makati City on Sunday morning, Dec. 7. According to initial reports from the scene, the injured include the jeepney driver, a...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — Police arrested a 27-year-old fake dentist in an entrapment operation on Dec. 3 here. The operation was conducted after police discovered that the female suspect was offering dental services online by messaging potential clients. The Philippine Dental Association (PDA)...
CEBU CITY – A 33-year-old woman was arrested after she was caught possessing a grenade and a firearm on Friday afternoon, Dec. 5, in Mandaue City. Police said Elaine Grace Buenaventura, a resident of Lapu-Lapu City, was about to enter a known foam and furniture store in Barangay Tipolo when...
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority confirmed the Maa Flyover is scheduled for completion by the end of this month, marking another significant milestone in Davao City’s ongoing infrastructure expansion. Speaking at a Business Insights Forum at NCCC Victoria Plaza on Friday, Dec. 5,...
DAVAO CITY – Mindanao Development Authority Chairman Secretary Leo Tereso Magno clarified on Friday that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to the P3.1-billion Bucana Bridge project here Thursday was purely an inspection and should not be framed as a political event. Speaking at the...
Nearly 300 cyclists and environmental advocates joined the “Pedal for the Planet” unity ride on Saturday, Dec. 6, to call for environmental rights, climate action, and stronger protection for vulnerable communities. The activity was organized by Earth Island Institute Asia-Pacific, in...
CABUYAO CITY, Laguna – Police confiscated illegal firecrackers and manufacturing materials valued at P3 million during a search warrant operation in Purok 2, Barangay Bigaa, this town, on Friday morning, Dec. 5. Eight workers, including a minor, were apprehended. The minor was turned over to the...
The local government of Pasig has ordered the closure of nine companies owned by contractor couple Sarah and Curlee Discaya due to various violations, including over P1.1 billion in alleged unpaid taxes. The closure was ordered on Nov. 25 by the Office of the City Administrator (OCA) and the...
