Operatives from the Marikina City Police Station arrested a convenience store manager for allegedly raping an 18-year-old female employee who met him to discuss her plans to resign from work. Authorities said the suspect, identified as “Melvin,” was apprehended on Nov. 24 pursuant to a court...
A 22-year-old call center agent died in a fire that broke out in a residential apartment in Barangay Concepcion Uno, Marikina City on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire reached first alarm at around 5:06 p.m. It allegedly started in the second-floor hallway near...
A closed van fell off the EDSA Santolan Flyover in Quezon City, early Thursday, Nov. 27. The vehicle was navigating the flyover at around 3:00 a.m. when it suddenly crashed into a light post. Due to the impact, the van fell off the flyover and landed on its side. The force of the fall crushed...
To enhance the capability of frontliners in saving lives and protecting facilities in case of fire, the Las Piñas Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) held a fire rescue simulation to demonstrate their readiness and coordination. The Fire and Rescue Exercises (FIREX) activity, which is in its third...
The Quezon City government declared on Thursday, Nov. 27, that 14 lechon stores in La Loma are now free of African Swine Fever (ASF) virus, following intensive sanitation and compliance efforts. “Matapos mag-isyu ng temporary closure order sa mga ito noong November 13, araw-araw...
The city government of Pasay has prepared a weeklong series of activities, including a gift-giving activity for children and the traditional parade, in celebration of the city’s 162nd founding anniversary on Dec. 2. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the Pasay Day celebration kicked off...
The Caloocan City government announced several road closures on Saturday, Nov. 29, to give way to activities for the 162nd birth anniversary of national hero Gat Andres Bonifacio. The following major roads will be temporarily closed to motorists starting at 11:00 p.m. • 10th Avenue, from Rizal...
Mayor Nancy Binay commended on Wednesday, Nov. 26, the Makati police for arresting a woman, allegedly a notorious "salisi" suspect, who had long operated in Metro Manila and nearby provinces using multiple aliases. Binay praised the vigilance and swift action of the city police and security...
A 22-year-old man was arrested for selling unregistered firearms during an entrapment operation in Barangay Bangkal, Makati City, on Monday night, Nov. 24. The suspect, identified as “Pene,” was nabbed at around 9:20 p.m. inside a fast-food restaurant at the corner of EDSA and Evangelista...
A man was arrested after authorities seized shabu worth P408,000 and a firearm during an anti-illegal drug operation in Parañaque City on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspect as "Jayson," 39. He was arrested by the Parañaque City Police Station Drug...
A modern, three-story, and flood-resilient “Makabagong San Juan Animal Care Center” worth close to P30 million is soon to be built in San Juan City, following the groundbreaking ceremony on F. Manalo Street in Barangay Batis on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Mayor Francis Zamora, together with his son...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) marked its 86th founding anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 25, recognizing personnel and partners who contributed to peace and order efforts across the city. The celebration, held at the QCPD Hinirang Social Hall in Camp Karingal, was led by Acting District...