The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) gave due recognition to the Manila city government for its noteworthy programs and initiatives in social welfare, child protection, women’s safety, and universal health care....
Quezon City has rapidly transformed in recent years, becoming a destination that mirrors the energy of its people - dynamic, creative, and constantly evolving. Among its newest standouts is Citadines Roces Quezon City, a modern serviced residence that has quickly become a preferred home for...
Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Malabon City Jail staged a protest on Thursday, Nov. 6, over alleged poor treatment inside the facility. The inmates raised white cloths and placards bearing messages such as “Media ibaba si warden (Media,...
The Department of Finance–Bureau of Local Government Finance (DOF-BLGF) has named Quezon City a Hall of Fame Awardee after topping all Philippine cities in Locally Sourced Revenues (LSR) for five consecutive fiscal years, from 2020 to 2024. The recognition was given during the 38th...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) led the distribution of land titles to some 700 families in Caloocan City on Thursday, Nov. 6, under the government’s mass housing projects. DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling said the ceremony underscored the government’s...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly urbanized city was placed under a state of calamity on Thursday, Nov. 6, due to widespread damage from typhoon “Tino” on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The City Council made the declaration following the request of Mayor Greg Gasataya and the recommendation of the City Disaster...
BACOLOD CITY – Twenty-two houses were razed in two fires here on Wednesday night, Nov. 5, and Thursday morning, Nov. 6, amid a blackout caused by typhoon “Tino.” The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Bacolod said the first blaze broke out at 8:56 p.m. Wednesday in Purok Riverside, Barangay...
Heads up, commuters from Pasig and Cainta! Travel between Pasig and Cainta will now be easier after Mayor Vico Sotto and Mayor Keith Nieto on Thursday, Nov. 6, signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) allowing tricycles to drop off passengers in both areas without paying passing-through fees and...
The Makati City local government was recognized by the Department of Finance 's (DOF) Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) on Wednesday, Nov. 5, as one of the top-performing cities in the country for Finance Year 2024. Makati Mayor Nancy Binay said the city was ranked among the Top 10...
A police officer assigned to the Eastern Police District (EPD) is currently being investigated for his erratic driving of a motorcycle in Mandaluyong City that was caught on video and uploaded on social media, the EPD said. In a statement issued by the EPD on Thursday, Nov. 6, the policeman was...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency destroyed P1.1-billion worth of dangerous drugs here on Thursday, Nov. 6. These were destroyed through thermal decomposition or incineration. This was the largest drug destruction event in the region to date, covering illegal drugs seized in...
The Malabon City government conducted its fourth local earthquake drill on Thursday, Nov. 6, in participation with the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) held at Malabon National High School in Barangay Hulong Duhat. The activity was led by Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, with over 3,500...
