Classes were called off in several parts of Metro Manila on Saturday, Aug. 29, as the southwest monsoon (Habagat) continued to bring rain across the capital. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) placed Metro Manila under an orange heavy rainfall...
The Bulacan provincial government trained local officials on faster, clearer, and more transparent service delivery during a capacity‑building workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center. Led by the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO)...
The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 5,486 leptospirosis cases nationwide this year and warned that infections may continue to rise in the next two weeks following recent rains and flooding. During a press briefing on Friday, Aug. 28, DOH Undersecretary Gloria Balboa said the cases were...
SAN MIGUEL, Bulacan—Residents in San Miguel were told Friday, Aug. 28, to prepare for immediate evacuation as rivers swelled from heavy monsoon rains and releases from Bulo Dam, raising the threat of widespread flooding. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) issued...
The University of Makati (UMak) confirmed that a student was found lifeless on campus on Friday, Aug. 28. The university said it immediately reached out to the student’s family and coordinated with authorities for a proper investigation. It did not disclose further details about the incident and...
A construction worker was arrested after police found a loaded .38-caliber revolver during a search operation in Parañaque City on Thursday, Aug. 27. Police said the suspect, identified as Edwin, 39, of Hontiveros Compound, Barangay San Antonio, was arrested at around 5:10 p.m. Members of the...
Two men were arrested on Thursday, Aug. 27, after a 13-year-old boy lost consciousness after they allegedly forced him to use a vape in Pasig City. The Pasig City Police Station said the suspects, identified as “Kurt,” 23, and “Fogata,” 18, were apprehended in Barangay Manggahan by virtue...
Those looking forward to the long weekend may have to adjust their plans as the southwest monsoon or “habagat” is expected to bring heavy rains over parts of the country, particularly western Luzon. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather...
Several Metro Manila cities suspended face-to-face classes on Friday, Aug. 28, due to intermittent rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat. As of the latest announcements, the following cities have suspended classes: Manila — All levels in public and private Caloocan City — All...
The Eastern Police District (EPD) has intensified security around La Salle Green Hills in Mandaluyong City as it investigates the authenticity of a reported online threat that prompted the school to shift classes online on Thursday, Aug. 27. It said it coordinated with the school administration...
Authorities are hunting down two motorcycle‑riding men who allegedly robbed a convenience store cashier and took several items, including a bottle of liquor, in Teresa, Rizal, on Wednesday night, Aug. 26. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said the robbery occurred inside the...
A 32‑year‑old man was arrested in Malate, Manila, for installing a hidden camera to record people inside a workplace bathroom, police said. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the suspect only as “Arvin,” a resident of Muntinlupa City. Police said a 39‑year‑old woman discovered...
