Pateros Mayor Gerald German threw his support to the anti-corruption rallies being held on Sept. 21 in different parts of the country, including Luneta and the People Power Monument. The rallies aim to denounce the alleged anomalous flood control projects and other forms of corruption in the...
Hundreds of demonstrators trooped to Mendiola in Manila to air their frustration over the widespread corruption in government offices, particularly in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Sunday, Sept. 21. Despite the scorching sun and intense heat, 52-year-old Jun Zuaño and his...
Various groups gathered on Sunday, Sept. 21, to protest against corruption at the EDSA People Power Monument in White Plains, Quezon City. The program began with opening statements from Rep. Kaka Bag-ao and youth leader Elijah Canlas. “Masaya ako makakita ng maraming kabataan dito ngayon at...
The local government of Pasig on Saturday, Sept. 20, launched a prototype floating park concept to create new and sustainable open spaces for everyone, especially children and elders in the city. Mayor Vico Sotto said the initiative is part of the city’s entry to the 2025 Bloomberg Mayors...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso reminded city government personnel of their mission to serve the people and ensure their safety as mass protests against corruption in parts of Manila commenced on Sunday, Sept. 21. "Ang bilin ko lang, simple: tayo ay tutulong. Basta tayo, bilang...
A 29-year-old man was arrested for allegedly setting his neighbor’s house on fire in Rodriguez, Rizal, on Friday, Sept. 19. According to the Rodriguez Municipal Police Station (MPS), the suspect, identified as “Michael,” was arrested after a complaint was filed by the daughter of the owner of...
An unidentified man 's body was found floating in a river in Barangay 128, Tondo, Manila, on Thursday, Sept. 18, local officials reported. Barangay 128 Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) officer Ging Rubia said they received a report from concerned residents about a cadaver found in...
Environmental activist and Karapatan national council member Jonila Castro has been subpoenaed by the Pasig City Prosecutor 's Office over the Sept. 4 rally outside the Discaya-owned St. Gerrard Construction compound, where protesters engaged in mud-throwing and vandalism. Related story : ...
Dozens of volunteers took part in a massive cleanup drive at Baseco Beach in Tondo, Manila, in observance of the 40th International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on Saturday, Sept. 20, the Manila Public Information Office (PIO) said. The office said that over 40 sacks of garbage were collected from the...
CAVITE – The Cavite Police Provincial Office (Cavite PPO) assured the public that it will remain professional and maintain a non-partisan stance during the upcoming Sept. 21 anti-corruption rallies and transport strike. In a statement released on Friday, Sept. 19, Cavite PPO stated that the...
CAVITE – A woman was caught trying to sneak in suspected shabu at the Bacoor Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (Bacoor BJMP) on Wednesday, Sept. 17. A report from the Police Regional Office 4A stated that the suspect, identified as alias Christina, went to the facility to visit her live-in...
Firefighters responded to a fire that hit Divisoria Mall in Binondo, Manila, on Friday morning, Sept. 19. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire started at 11:23 a.m. and was declared fire out at around 11:47 a.m. The fire reportedly started at the ceiling of a store selling lights and...
