The Manila City local government slammed posts on social media saying that dump trucks or garbage trucks were used in its "Libreng Sakay" program to transport commuters for free as several public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators, particularly jeepney drivers, refrained from plying their...
The City Government of Manila has taken a significant step toward strengthening transparency and fiscal accountability following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Qadena Foundation. The partnership introduces a blockchain-powered initiative aimed at improving the visibility,...
Around 100 local government units (LGUs) in the country forged a partnership with the national government to roll out P5 billion worth of infrastructure projects aimed at uplifting conflict-affected and vulnerable communities across the country. The agreements were formalized on Thursday, March 26,...
Residents of Manila can now enjoy free access to several public swimming pools across the city this summer, following a directive from Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso. The initiative aims to provide safe and clean recreational spaces for families, especially during the hot season, without...
Police have arrested two women for assaulting and stabbing another woman in Barangay 843, Pandacan, Manila, on Thursday, March 26. According to the Manila Police District (MPD), the 29-year-old victim was on her way home along Zamora Street when the two female suspects, identified as the victim...
A total of 21,127 delivery riders operating in Manila are being targeted to receive the P5,000 fuel subsidy from the national government starting on Thursday, March 26, as part of its efforts in alleviating the adverse economic effects of the Middle East war in the country, particularly on the...
The National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) on Thursday, March 26, urged the public to join the Earth Hour 2026 observance on March 28 at Rizal Park in Manila, as part of the global call to protect the environment. “The public is encouraged to participate, bring family and friends, and...
The Chinese embassy in Manila has welcomed President Marcos ' pronouncement that the Philippines is open to the possibility of joint oil exploration with China amid the looming oil crisis brought by the Middle East conflict. Guo Wei, deputy spokesman for the embassy, said setting aside both...
The Office of Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said it has identified what it described as alleged troll accounts reacting to posts on the mayor’s official Facebook page. According to the mayor’s office, the accounts were observed leaving a surge of “angry” reactions, with...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon assured the public that all the unfinished infrastructure projects left by controversial contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya in Metro Manila will be completed before any new projects are started. Under the Metro Manila 1st...
A total of 172 cockfighting enthusiasts and other individuals were apprehended by the Manila Police District (MPD) and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group National Capital Region (CIDG NCR) on Tuesday, March 24, for engaging in e-sabong. According to the authorities, they received a tip...
The "Sunog Apog" pumping station in Manila, which has been inactive for six years, is scheduled to reopen in May, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the reopening forms part of the government’s intensified flood control drive under its...
