WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said. “We stared down everybody who said it couldn’t be done,...
Laboratories of the Taguig City Health Office and health centers will not accept laboratory requests and prescriptions coming from private clinics and hospitals. This was announced by the Taguig City Health Office on Jan. 16, saying that laboratory services given by the city government and...
Health workers in Muntinlupa will finally receive their Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) intended for those who worked in risk areas during the Covid-19 pandemic. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon announced that the city government received the fund from the Department of Health. “Ang HEA ay...
As part of Bulacan province’s anti-noise pollution campaign and in response to the complaints of residents regarding the loud noise of passing motorcycles, the Bulacan Police Provincial Office (BPPO) destroyed 1,654 confiscated open pipes and modified mufflers on Thursday, Jan. 15, at Camp...
Metro Manila Council (MMC) President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora met with newly installed Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Gen. Manager Nicolas Torre III on Thursday, Jan. 15, as the two eye stronger cooperation and coordination in matters involving the National Capital...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso visited two of Singapore 's leading agriculture and technical skills institutes on Thursday, Jan. 15, to learn its best practices and advanced urban farming technologies as part of the Manila city government 's proactive plans to boost its...
The city government of Las Piñas formally launched Operation Timbang Plus (OPT+) at Miranda Compound, Barangay Zapote, on Jan. 12, marking the start of the annual nutrition assessment program across the city. Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar said the activity is spearheaded by City Nutrition...
SM Foundation has completed the renovation and turnover of the San Vicente Health Center in Quezon City, which is set to serve around 15,000 residents from four nearby barangays. The facility was renovated in partnership with the Quezon City local government and in line with Department of Health...
A 65-year-old senior citizen was injured after her face was pierced by an iron bar on Tuesday, January 13, in Barangay San Agustin, Quezon City. According to reports, the incident occurred at around 9:00 a.m. while the victim was reportedly gathering malunggay leaves in front of her neighbor’s...
Residents of Southville 9 in Barangay Pinugay, Baras, Rizal, were left horrified after discovering the decomposing body of their neighbor inside his own house on Wednesday, Jan. 14. According to the Baras Municipal Police Station, a concerned citizen reported about a foul odor emanating from inside...
The city government of Parañaque, in support of its “Zero Plastic” program, has distributed steel cage bins as part of its continuing efforts to strengthen solid waste management. Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the distribution was carried out by the City Environment and Natural...
Authorities from the Parañaque City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) arrested two suspected drug pushers during a buy-bust operation on January 14. The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspects as Abet, 38, a housekeeper, and Rol, 28. They were apprehended at around 7:35...
