Volcanic smog along the coast of Cavite City taken at 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 19 (Photo courtesy of Allan Faustino Bella/MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE—Several local government units (LGUs) announced the suspension of classes on Monday, Aug. 19, due to volcanic smog or vog from Taal Volcano....
As part of its commitment to expanding and enhancing the local startup ecosystem, the Quezon City local government introduced eight new participants for the StartUp program’s third batch on Sunday, August 18, who will undergo various capacity-building components and compete for equity-free grants...
More than 500 entrepreneurs in Valenzuela City availed of the free mentoring service of Go Negosyo's 3M on Wheels on Saturday, August 17, at SM City Valenzuela's main atrium. The city government partnered with Go Negosyo for the second time to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in...
A 36-year-old man was arrested for threatening his lover with a gun out of jealousy in Malate, Manila on Thursday, August 15. The Manila Police District (MPD) said the suspect, identified as Romuald Banal, 36, was arrested following a complaint filed by his lover on Thursday, August 15. According...
Photo courtesy of Parañaque PIO The city government of Parañaque received for the third time the Green Banner Seal of Compliance from the national government in recognition of its initiatives to improve the nutrition situation and eradicate malnutrition in the city in the last three years....
A 50-year-old man was arrested by members of the Antipolo City Police after he was discovered to be Calabarzon region's most wanted individual after trying to request for a police clearance on Wednesday, August 14. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) identified the suspect as "Ben," a...
The 44 health centers in Manila offer additional medical services to the city residents, particularly pregnant women, Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan announced on Friday, August 16. Residents who need consultation and other health services -- such as clinical laboratories, ECG, and ultrasound -- may...
Photo from SPD A 26-year-old man wanted for robbery was arrested by members of the Parañaque City police Tambo Substation 2 on Friday, August 16. The Southern Police District (SPD) said the suspect identified only as alias “Joshua” was arrested at 3:50 a.m. in Barangay San Antonio,...
Photo from FB page of Rep. Olivarez The office of Parañaque Representative Edwin Olivarez distributed financial assistance to 1,000 beneficiaries of Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) on Thursday, August 15. Olivarez said 1,000 senior citizens from the city’s District 1 and 2...
First Lady Marie Louise "Liza" Araneta-Marcos has called the province of Bulacan as "more than a haven for arts and music" but also a "pillar of the nation's historic democracy." In a video message to mark Bulacan's 446th founding anniversary on Thursday, August 15, the First Lady said: "To...
CAVITE – A 17-year-old girl who was on her way to school was intercepted and stabbed by a male suspect in Barangay Buenavista 1, General Trias City, early morning on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The suspect reportedly hit the victim on the head and dragged her to the grassy area on the side of the road,...
A 45-year-old barangay councilor was shot dead by two suspects on board a motorcycle while she was walking with her 11-year-old son in Quiapo, Manila, authorities said on Friday, August 16. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the victim as Stella Lim, a barangay councilor of Barangay 383 in...
