A chemical leak from an ice plant in Barangay 168, Deparo, Caloocan City on Wednesday morning, April 29, prompted the evacuation of nearby residents and sent at least 10 people to hospitals due to breathing difficulties. Authorities said residents in the area reported a foul odor past 4 a.m.,...
The Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI) met with Valenzuela City police and fire officials on Wednesday, April 22, to strengthen coordination on public safety, fire prevention, and community programs. During a courtesy call with Valenzuela police chief Col. Joseph Talento, discussions...
The smoke drifting across Metro Manila from the recent Navotas landfill fire is a clear warning sign. The number of incidents linked to sanitary landfills, from persistent fires to catastrophic collapses, underscores a system under considerable strain. These events are not isolated incidents but...
Davao City is the Philippines’ top travel destination for the second straight year, travel and destination guide World Travel Index said in its April 2026 report. The city posted an improved score of 75.66 from strong performance in infrastructure, affordability, tourism experience, and overall...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte claimed on Tuesday, April 28, that he is under surveillance like a VIP (Very Important Person) here. “VIP na pala ako? Lahat na lang yata ng mga operatives ay sinusundan ako sa Davao. I feel safe, may security backup na ako,” Duterte said in a...
DAGUPAN CITY – Preparations for the Bangus Festival street party here on April 30 are almost complete, the city government said Tuesday. Mayor Belen Fernandez and tourism officer Sharon Maramba conducted an inspection to ensure that preparations are moving smoothly. Around 20,000 milkfish will be...
Motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire on a white Suzuki S-Presso in a brazen daylight ambush at the intersection of EDSA and Timog Avenue in Barangay South Triangle, Quezon City, at around 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, leaving two men dead. Police said at least two suspects, wearing helmets and...
More than a year after an unsolicited proposal was first submitted, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has formally launched the Swiss challenge for the ₱6.2-billion Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) project, opening the door to rival bidders for an airport that would complement the...
PHOENIX (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Chet Holmgren added 24 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 131-122 on Monday night, April 27, capping a four-game sweep in the first-round series. The Thunder — who have a 12-0 record in the first round over the last three...
Two city hall employees in Marikina were arrested for allegedly collecting unauthorized fees related to permit processing, the city government said. The operation was conducted by the local government in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Barangay Fortune on Monday, April 27....
The Pasay City government has rolled out the 2026 Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), giving temporary jobs and skills training to 150 young Pasayeños. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano led the program kickoff during an orientation on Monday at the Pasay City Astrodome on Monday, April 27,...
BACOLOD CITY – Sagay City in Negros Occidental is set to fully enforce the use of helmet for motorcycle riders starting June 1. "All riders and passengers must wear standard protective helmets, either full or half-face," the city government said in an advisory. As of Tuesday, the reorientation...
