As the heat index rises and families look for ways to cool off without spending much, the Manila local government is opening its public swimming pools across six districts, offering Manileños a free summer escape. From Tondo to Pandacan, the initiative makes community pools available on scheduled...
A police officer was injured in Sampaloc, Manila after allegedly being mauled by a group of men when he intervened in a reported snatching involving a minor, the Manila Police District (MPD) said. According to the Sampaloc Police Station (PS4), the incident occurred at around 10:40 p.m. on...
As rising fuel costs threaten to drive up the price of everyday food, Manila is turning to one of the most familiar fixtures of Filipino life, the local panaderya, offering P25,000 in cash aid to keep bread within reach of ordinary families. "Ang pandesal is simbolo ng almusal ng pamilyang...
This Araw ng Kagitingan, as Filipinos honor the courage of soldiers who fought for freedom, a group of heritage advocates wages a quiet battle of their own- defending houses that have carried the soul of Manila for 150 years. In the heart of Quiapo, the De Jesus‑Del Rosario‑Lucena House faces...
After several days of easing the daily grind for commuters, Manila 's Libreng Sakay Program ended on April 8 after serving 931,831 passengers, recording its highest turnout on the final day as the city government decided not to extend the initiative for now. Records showed a consistent rise...
Members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) staged a protest march along Kalaw Avenue in Manila on Araw ng Kagitingan, April 9, but were blocked by lines of Manila Police District officers before they could reach the US Embassy. Hundreds of MPD personnel were deployed along Kalaw Avenue, with...
With petroleum prices continuing to rise weekly across the country, the Malolos City Government has sustained its cash relief assistance program for drivers and operators in the transport sector. Mayor Christian D. Natividad emphasized on Tuesday, April 7, that the initiative, which began on April...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced that the city’s Libreng Sakay program will not be extended beyond Wednesday, April 8. Domagoso said the local government will first assess the program’s impact and study the results to determine the next steps, ensuring that future...
Since its launch on March 30, Manila’s Libreng Sakay program has assisted 716,659 commuters, providing much-needed relief to thousands navigating the city’s daily transport challenges. The program wraps up on Wednesday, April 8, according to the local government. In a bid to further support...
Manila is set to launch a large-scale rice distribution program, providing 10 kilos of rice per family each month for six months to help thousands of residents cope with rising living costs. Dubbed “Biyayang Bigas,” the initiative will reach around 80,000 families, including workers in key...
Authorities have widened their investigation into a suspected illegal fuel trading operation uncovered at the Navotas Fish Port Complex , where nine individuals were arrested, and a large volume of diesel was seized. The operation, conducted on Tuesday, April 8, by the Philippine National Police...
A 25-year-old female rider from Navotas City remains shaken after being robbed at knifepoint while stuck in traffic along Road 10 in Tondo, Manila, early Tuesday morning. The incident drew widespread attention after a video of the holdup circulated online, showing the victim being threatened and...
