BEIJING, China -- Chinese leader Xi Jinping told his "old friend" Bill Gates on Friday that China had always placed its hopes in the American people, after the Microsoft co-founder's foundation pledged $50 million to help Chinese efforts to battle disease. Gates -- one of the world's richest men --...
The Quezon City government said on Thursday, June 15, that it started exploring the "15-min city" concept in different barangays to deliver better and faster services to the city residents. According to the city government, The 15-minute city concept ensures that all essential services including...
In celebration of Pride Month, the Pasig City Interim Pride Council is inviting all LGBTQ+ Pasiguenos to nominate their LGBTQ+ community members who have earned exemplary achievements in various fields for the Pasig City Pride Awards 2023. Eligible LGBTQ+ nominees must be legitimate residents of...
Operatives from the Marikina City Police Station (CPS) and the Eastern Police District (EPD) seized a combined total of P634,360 worth of illegal drugs in separate drug busts in Pasig and Marikina on Wednesday, June 14. Three suspects, identified by Marikina CPS chief Col. Earl Castillo as...
The San Juan City local government announced on Friday, June 16, that it will open a "fiesta bazaar" in celebration of its 16th Cityhood Anniversary and the Feast of St. John the Baptist. According to San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, the bazaar will open on June 17 to 24 at the Pinaglabanan...
CAVITE – Authorities arrested a man for stabbing a motorcycle ride-hailing driver to death in Dasmariñas City on Wednesday, June 14. The reason: the suspect allegedly got jealous when his live-in partner rode at the back of the victim’s motorcycle. The Cavite Police Provincial Office (PPO)...
At least 18 persons were hurt after firecrackers and pyrotechnics devices exploded inside a warehouse in Barangay Bunducan, Bocaue, Bulacan, damaging some P15 million worth of property on Thursday, June 15. Police  said the explosion happened at Nenita Warehouse Daang Riles owned by Ma. Nenita...
BY RICHIELYN CANLAS Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan invited the public to watch the official entries for The Manila Film Festival (TMFF). "Inaanyayahan po namin kayong lahat na manuod at tangkilikin a ng limang pelikulang pinagsikapang gawin ng ating mga kabataang punong-puno ng talento at...
The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) together with its subsidiaries -- North Luzon Expressway  Corp., MPT South, and Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Corp. -- partnered with 14 universities to open a scholarship program for students from low-income households. MPTC kicks off its scholarship...
Photo from Manila Public Information Office/MANILA BULLETIN The city government Manila will conduct simultaneous tree-planting events on Friday, June 16. The "Citywide Tree Planting For Sustainable and Magnificent Manila" will be led by employees of the Manila City Hall. Manila Mayor Honey...
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan led the "Manila Citywide Clean Up Drive" on Thursday, June 15. Lacuna's group started the cleanup and hauling operations from Moriones to Juan Luna Streets in Tondo disrict. She said the activity aims to control the number of cases of dengue and leptospirosis...
The Las Piñas City government inaugurated a new childhood development center to provide a nurturing environment for the holistic growth and development of young children. Vice Mayor April Aguilar led the inauguration of St. Mary Child Development Center located at St. Mary Homes Subdivision in...
