Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro announced on Friday, Oct. 17, that the construction of the Concepcion Dos Super Health Center has officially resumed under the supervision of the local government. The mayor made the announcement while Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa appeared...
The Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) on Thursday, Oct. 16, launched its “Report Infra” website and hotline that will serve as the portal for the public to report and file complaints about ghost, substandard, or overpriced infrastructure projects. The public may call the hotline at (02)...
Two Baseco 649 fire volunteers were reportedly injured after being assaulted by residents during a fire that broke out in Barangay 650, Port Area, Manila, on Friday afternoon, Oct. 17, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported. One of the victims said he and his colleague were waiting for...
To promote disaster preparedness and workplace resilience, the Quezon City Government has launched ALERT QC (Awareness, Lifesaving, Emergency Response Training) on Friday, Oct. 17, a large-scale program designed to equip businesses and employees with the skill to respond to emergencies. ALERT QC,...
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) denied that chemical from fire extinguishers used in a drill was the cause of breathing difficulty that affected some students at Tipas National High School. An earthquake and fire drill was conducted in the school on Oct. 16. “Yesterday’s news that...
A white ribbon protest and noise barrage were held by youth and cause-oriented groups at the corner of Kamias Road and EDSA in Quezon City on Friday, Oct. 17, to demand for retribution and swift action against corruption. Members of Akbayan Partylist, Tindig Pilipinas, and Youth Against Kurakot...
The Pasig City Police Station on Thursday, Oct. 16, said that three men, all in their 30s, will face multiple charges following a viral video showing them suddenly entering a house and physically assaulting four victims, including three minors, one of whom was the alleged 13-year-old girlfriend of...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Oct. 17, commended the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) for being the top-performing school in the 2025 Physician Licensure Examination after 104 out of 105 of its examinees passed the test, earning for the university an outstanding...
The Taguig City government recorded 1,860 cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) from January to Oct. 11. Of the total cases, 923 (49.6 percent) were male while 937 (50.4 percent) were female. Only one of the 1,860 ILI cases received anti-flu vaccine. The youngest who was afflicted with ILI in...
The Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) said the 55 minors involved in the Sept. 21 riots across Manila have started their community service together with their parents on Friday, Oct. 17. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said the community service program aims to correct their...
Manila 4th District Councilor Ryan Ponce was suspended by the Manila City Council following its investigation on the sexual harassment allegations made by 4th District Councilor Eunice Castro against him last Oct. 9. According to Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, the city council voted to suspend...
CAVITE – Authorities arrested two suspects and seized guns in separate operations against illegal firearms. In Mendez, personnel of the Mendez Municipal Police Station (MPS) arrested a suspect identified as alias Tolitz during a search warrant operation evening on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Confiscated...
