The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) arrested former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson in Barangay Ugong Norte, Quezon City, on Thursday, June 11, in connection with a cyberlibel case. QCPD director Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio said operatives of Police Station 12 served the warrant...
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...
The Caloocan City government has issued a traffic advisory regarding temporary road closures and a rerouting scheme in connection with the celebration of the 128th Independence Day. According to the city’s Public Safety and Traffic Management Department, the traffic scheme will be implemented...
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...
Two individuals were hurt after a fire broke out at a bazaar inside the Valenzuela Gateway Complex in Barangay Paso de Blas, Valenzuela City on Thursday, June 11. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has yet to release the identities and condition of the injured individuals. The blaze started at...
A 33-year-old former Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) employee and his live-in partner were arrested during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City, on Tuesday night, June 9, which resulted in the seizure of P374,000 worth of shabu. The suspects were collared on...
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...
The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MCDRRMC) has approved a resolution requiring all public schools in the city to conduct monthly earthquake simulation drills during the school year. The measure, pushed by Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso during the...
As the country marks Independence Day on Friday, June 12, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso reminded the youth that freedom comes with responsibility, particularly in an era where opinions can be shared instantly and widely. “Gusto kong ipaalala na ang kalayaan ay hindi libre....
Quezon City reports that more than 84 percent of small businesses assisted through its Pangkabuhayang QC (PBQC) livelihood program remain operational, as applications open for the next round of support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Applications for PBQC Phase 6 (Batch 1) are...
The Malabon City government has intensified its monitoring of weather advisories, flood forecasts, and hazard updates, assuring residents on Tuesday, June 9, that it is fully prepared to respond to emergencies during the rainy season. This effort is being carried out through the Malabon Disaster...
