Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando urged Filipinos to unite amid the ongoing political noise in the country, stressing the need to realign government priorities toward the most vulnerable sectors. He made the call during the commemoration of the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence on...
Independence Day celebrations and protest actions across the country on Friday, June 12, were generally peaceful and orderly, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said, even as authorities monitored a young protester who sprayed paint on an undercover police officer in Manila. Police General Jose...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday, June 12, expressed support for calls seeking justice for student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili while questioning Ateneo 's response following their deaths. In an interview in Davao City, Duterte described Baterbonia as a promising athlete...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, June 12, called for the full cooperation of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Men’s Basketball Team coaches, players, and other individuals summoned in the investigation into the drowning of their two student-athletes in Aurora province. Police...
Marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day, various groups staged protests in Metro Manila on Friday, June 12, raising demands for national sovereignty, workers’ rights, and political reform. In Manila, organizers said around 2,000 rally participants were expected to join the protest. The...
The Philippine National Police underscored its ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability and public trust, as a Manila Police District (MPD) unit was recognized for adopting technology-based crime-prevention measures. The MPD Ermita Police Station (PS-5) was cited for initiatives such as Project...
Several major roads in Manila will be temporarily closed starting 10 p.m. on June 12 until June 13 to give way to scheduled activities, authorities said. Among the affected areas are portions of Roxas Boulevard, Bonifacio Drive, P. Burgos Avenue, Finance Road, and key streets within the Intramuros...
After a slight pullback last month, customers should brace for higher electricity prices in June following an upward adjustment in generation charges, according to Manila Electric Co. (Meralco). Meralco said on Thursday, June 11, that it is increasing electricity rates by ₱0.1488 per...
Quezon City will enforce heightened security as the police district deploys 2,654 personnel to maintain peace during the 128th Philippine Independence Day on June 12. To bolster the deployment, 147 force multipliers and 106 personnel from partner agencies will be stationed in key areas across the...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has ordered the inspection of all schools, old buildings, and government structures in the city to strengthen earthquake and disaster preparedness. The directive was issued to City Engineer Armando Andres during the mayor’s regular directional...
MANILA, Philippines, June 2026 —For the first time in Philippine history, thousands of runners will take over one of the nation 's most recognizable roads for a marathon unlike any other. On June 12 to 13, over 25,000 runners will gather at the SM Mall of Asia Complex for the Galaxy Manila...
Two women were arrested in Binondo, Manila, for allegedly selling and possessing solvent, a toxic inhalant often abused by street children, teenagers, and young adults. The arrest falls under Presidential Decree 1619, “Penalizing the Use or Possession or the Unauthorized Sale to Minors of...
