A delivery rider spent the first day of the new year in jail after he was arrested for possession of suspected shabu in Taguig. Southern Police District (SPD) Officer-in-charge Brig. Gen. Mark Pespes identified the suspect only by his alias, Jove, 34, who was nabbed on Jan. 1 on Villa Street,...
The Taguig City government announced on Wednesday, Jan. 3, that it will temporarily provide medical teleconsultations to residents in EMBO (enlisted men’s barrio) barangays after the closure of health centers in the areas. Last year, the Supreme Court ruled and transferred 10 EMBO barangays...
Malabon City local government extended help to the 13 families who were victims of the fire in Barangay Panghulo, Malabon City, on Sunday, Dec. 31. Photo from Malabon City Government Facebook Page/MANILA BULLETIN Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, along with City Administrator Alexander Rosete,...
Photo taken by Noel B. Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN Operatives of the Manila Police District (MPD) responded to a total of 143 firecracker-related accidents on Monday, Jan. 1. According to MPD, 774 personnel were deployed on New Year's Day to ensure a peaceful celebration. It said most of the recorded...
Photo from the Manila Public Information Office/MANILA BULLETIN Officials of Quiapo Church or the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene will soon release the new design of "andas" or the carriage that will carry the Black Nazarene which will be enclosed in a bulletproof glass case for the Traslacion...
The Southern Police District (SPD) was able to confiscate nearly P700,000 worth of illegal firecrackers in six cities and one municipality under its jurisdiction. Data showed that from Dec. 24 to Jan. 1, a total of 45,099 pieces of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices with a value of P669,827...
New Year’s Eve celebration in Rizal Province was generally peaceful despite the 52 firecrackers-related and one stray bullet injuries recorded in the province. Rizal Police Provincial Office (PPO) Director Col. Felipe Maraggun said firecrackers-related incidents were recorded as of 11 a.m....
The Muntinlupa City government launched the issuance and renewal of business permits for 2024 on Jan. 2. According to the city government, the renewal of business permits will be held from Jan. 2 to 20 at the Muntinlupa Sports Center. Renewal of business permits in Muntinlupa in January...
Photo from the Manila Police District (MPD) / MANILA BULLETIN The Manila Police District (MPD) inspected the transport terminals in Sampaloc, Manila on Sunday, Dec. 31, to ensure the safety of commuters. MPD Sampaloc Police Station (PS-4) Commander Lt. Col. Brillante Billaoac led the inspection of...
Photo Courtesy of Mayor Along Malapitan Facebook Page/ MANILA BULLETIN The Caloocan City local government has announced on that 138 participants attended the Children's Congress at the Bulwagang Katipunan inside the Caloocan City Hall on Dec. 29. Through the efforts of the City Social Welfare and...
A nine-year-old Muntinlupa resident lost his fingertip bone after a firecracker exploded on Jan. 1. According to the Muntinlupa City Health Office (CHO), the boy is a resident of Sitio San Antonio in Barangay Poblacion. Firecrackers confiscated by the Muntinlupa Police (Photo from...
Two people were admitted to the Ospital ng Muntinlupa (OsMun) due to injuries as people defied the ban on the use of firecrackers in the city. Many residents violated two Muntinlupa ordinances prohibiting the use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices, and open pipes and mufflers on...
