The Southern Police District (SPD) arrested 74 persons and seized P1.88 million worth of illegal drugs in week-long operations from Nov. 17 to 23. During the period, SPD’s different units conducted 59 anti-illegal drug operations that resulted in the arrest of 74 people involved in illegal...
Police arrested a factory worker convicted by a court for possession of illegal drugs in Taguig on Nov. 25. The arrested individual, identified as alias RR, 25, was taken into custody in Block 3, Zone 3, Barangay Fort Bonifacio, by operatives from the Southern Police District’s District...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso apologized to Manileños over the lack of Christmas decors, particularly Christmas lanterns (parol) adorned across the streets in Manila on Monday, Nov. 24, as he explained he had to prioritize the allocation of funds for social aid and the payment of...
A motorcycle rider died after crashing into a parked truck along C6 By-Pass Road in Barangay Ampid 1, San Mateo, Rizal, on Nov. 23, the San Mateo Municipal Police said. Initial investigation showed that the victim, identified as "Ren," accidentally hit the parked truck at the side of the road while...
Three persons were killed while four others were wounded after a dump truck crashed into six other vehicles on Sumulong Highway in Barangay Dela Paz, Antipolo City, on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The Antipolo City Police said the truck lost its brakes while cruising along Sumulong Highway, causing it to...
A fire broke out in a residential area along Mindanao Avenue, Barangay Bagong Pag-Asa in Quezon City on Tuesday morning, Nov. 25. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to 1st alarm at 6:51 a.m. and escalated to 2nd alarm at 6:55 p.m. The blaze was raised to 3rd...
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) is now investigating the alleged robbery-rape of an 18-year-old Grade 9 student in Bacoor City, Cavite, involving 14 members of the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group–Special Operations Unit (PDEG-SOU) 4A. Eight of the 14 cops have been...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay has signed the city 's budget for next year worth P21 billion, reinforcing the city’s commitment to delivering efficient, people-centered, and future-ready programs for all residents. Several local government officials were also present during the event...
The Manila city government shared the city 's best communication and broadcasting practices with the South Cotabato Provincial Information Office (PIO) to help boost information dissemination and coordination with the public. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and City Information...
The Muntinlupa City government held the ceremonial lighting of a 57-foot Christmas tree to officially launch its “Paskong Pinoy” celebration. Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the ceremony at the city hall quadrangle together with Rep. Jaime Fresnedi, Vice Mayor Stephanie Teves-Wong, and other...
Around 5,000 participants from barangays, schools, youth groups, civic organizations, and workplaces joined the “Lakad Kontra Droga” to promote an active, healthy lifestyle and strengthen community involvement in the fight against illegal drugs in Mandaluyong City on Sunday, Nov. 23. The Unity...
Age-old practices in Angono, Rizal were showcased by residents of the lakeshore municipality known as the Art Capital of the Country during the celebration of the Higantes Festival this year. From the fluvial procession to the street parade with participants holding boat paddles and wearing ...