The municipality of Pandi, Bulacan is ramping up its livelihood seminars and training programs to help residents cope with rising poverty brought about by climate change, soaring fuel prices, and the increasing cost of basic commodities. Mayor Enrico Roque said the initiatives aim to empower...
Young learners in Binangonan, Rizal are encouraged to make the most of their remaining vacation days before classes resume in June. One way to enjoy the summer break is by joining the one-day only, free storytelling session dubbed “Kwentuhan sa Bayan ng Binangonan Storytelling Session for Young...
The Pasig City government announced that the westbound lane of Shaw Boulevard in Barangay San Antonio is temporarily impassable due to clearing operations after a flour-laden trailer truck overturned on Friday, May 22. It advised motorists to turn left towards Pioneer Street as an alternate route....
The City of Malabon University (CMU) has received institutional recognition from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), 33 years after the university was established. Mayor Jeannie Sandoval said on Friday, May 22, that the recognition marks a major milestone for the city and its students, as...
The local government of Makati and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to strengthen support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. On Wednesday, May 20, Makati Mayor Nancy Binay, OWWA Administrator PY Caunan, and OWWA...
The local government of Pasig, together with the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig (PLP), formally established the PLP School of Law on Wednesday, May 20, appointing a former judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague as its founding dean. PLP said its School of Law will be built...
A shooting victim in Rodriguez, Rizal, was arrested while receiving medical treatment after authorities discovered he was linked to a murder case and had a standing warrant of arrest for illegal possession of firearms. The victim, identified only as “King Abbas,” was brought to the hospital for...
Two armed men who mercilessly killed a 40-year-old delivery rider in Barangay Turo, Bocaue, Bulacan last Tuesday, May 19, were arrested during a follow-up operation shortly after the incident. Lt. Col. Gilbert C. Diaz, Bocaue chief of police, reported that the suspects (names withheld) were...
The Malabon City government celebrated the city’s 427th founding anniversary by delivering free public services directly to residents through the Walang Tulugan Serbisyo Caravan on Thursday, May 21. Mayor Jeannie Sandoval said the activity is part of the city government’s commitment to make...
As part of its disability support programs, the Pasig City government distributed free hearing and mobility aids to 57 qualified persons with disabilities (PWDs) to help improve their daily activities. Beneficiaries received assistive devices such as hearing aids, prosthesis, and ankle-foot...
Two suspected drug pushers were arrested in Paranaque City after police confiscated confiscated P102,000 worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation early Thursday morning, May 21. Parañaque City Police chief Col. Nicolas Pinon identified the suspects as “MC,” 21, and Jeffree, 50. They were...
The local government of San Juan, in partnership with PhilHealth, will provide free cataract screening and surgery to around 200 residents under its "Malinaw na Mata, Ginhawa ang Dala" program. Mayor Francis Zamora invited residents who wish to avail themselves of the free services to register at...
