The Southern Police District (SPD) announced that five of its police officers, including Las Pinas Police Chief Col. Sandro Tafalla, were recognized during the Ignacio Gimenez Outstanding Police Service Awards for demonstrating exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to public safety. The...
Two men who robbed a restaurant in Barangay Valenzuela, Makati City, were arrested during a follow-up operation on June 22, the Southern Police District (SPD) said Tuesday, June 24. The suspects were identified as alias Benedick, 31, and alias Christian, 25, both residents of Barangay Pembo, Taguig...
As part of the Araw ng Pasig celebration, the city government is now accepting online registrations for its free anti-pneumonia vaccination program for 1,000 senior citizens and individuals with comorbidities on July 1. The local government said that eligible senior citizens include: •Those 60...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay on Tuesday, June 24, led the launching of the country 's very first animal care facility, marking another milestone in her administration’s commitment to promote animal welfare and foster a safe and pet-friendly environment. Located on Sultana St. in Barangay...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said over 10,000 people celebrated the city 's Wattah Wattah Festival on Tuesday, June 24, amid stricter guidelines set by the city government to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of the fiesta. Zamora said the crowd estimate was provided by the...
The native tree information activity and giving away of native tree seeds will be held this Saturday, June 28, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in front of the Palma Hall at UP Diliman. The event is being jointly conducted by the U.P. Resilience Institute (UPRI), the Philippine Native Tree Enthusiasts...
Family members of the 28-year-old man who was set on fire by another man in Taguig last June 20 are seeking justice for their kin. The victim, James Villaruel, suffered third degree burns when the suspect, identified by the Taguig police as Gregorio, poured gasoline on him and set him on fire in...
The Quezon City Government has earned the highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit (COA) for the fifth consecutive Unmodified Opinion for fiscal year 2024. Mayor Joy Belmonte lauded the achievement, emphasizing that the recognition goes beyond technical compliance. “This recognition...
The city government of Las Piñas urged residents to practice the 4Ts - Taob, Taktak, Tuyo, Takip (turn upside down, shake, dry, and cover) as a preventive measure against dengue this rainy season. Mayor-elect April Aguilar told residents to practice the 4Ts habit at 4:00 p.m. to eliminate mosquito...
A Muntinlupa public elementary school teacher was named one of the winners of the 2025 Ten Outstanding Guro Awards (TOGA) organized by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Manila. Kristine Joan Barredo, a Master Teacher II at Tunasan Elementary School in Barangay Tunasan, Muntinlupa, received the...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) arrested 14 individuals involved in large-scale theft of cable wires during a follow-up operation conducted by Cubao Police Station (PS 7) on Sunday, June 22. The operation was launched after Barangay San Roque officials were informed by a concerned citizen...
The Quezon City government will launch the first-ever RainbowQC Pride Film Festival featuring nine powerful films that center on LGBTQ+ stories and voices on Wednesday, June 25. The festival is a special edition of the acclaimed QCinema International Film Festival. “QCinema is one of our city’s...
