The Philippines has sought World Bank backing for a $1-billion program aimed at tackling the country ’ s plastic waste problem, starting with Metro Manila. In a June 10 document, the World Bank said that the proposed Clean Philippines Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) is designed to improve...
One of Antipolo City’s upland villages has been targeted for a massive tree‑planting project led by farmers’ groups and supported by volunteers. A new 50-hectare plantation in Sitio Kilingan, Barangay San Jose is expected to transform lives by providing long-term economic security and vital...
Five alleged members of the notorious "Ipit Gang" were arrested after stealing a female security guard’s mobile phone inside a utility vehicle (UV) in Pasig City on June 12. The Eastern Police District (EPD) identified the suspects as “Marbert,” “Amado,” “Jonas,” “Ronny,” and...
A truck helper died after allegedly being trapped in the tractor head of a trailer truck that collided with another trailer truck in Pasig City on Saturday night, June 13. The truck involved in the collision was carrying bottles of soft drinks while traveling along the southbound lane of the C5...
A 23-year-old student chased down a motorcycle-riding snatcher in Mandaluyong City and recovered his stolen P30,000 gold necklace during a brief scuffle on June 11. The Mandaluyong City Police Station said the the victim was walking along Sheridan Street in Barangay Highway Hills when the...
Cainta, Rizal Mayor Keith Nieto has ordered utility companies to secure local government permits before excavating public roads, citing drainage blockages and flooding caused by unauthorized digging. The directive came after Nieto encountered Manila Water’s excavation work along Ricarte Street on...
Over P1.6 million worth of shabu and a firearm were seized from four individuals during a buy-bust operation in Rodriguez, Rizal, early Saturday morning, June 13. The Rodriguez Municipal Police Station (MPS) identified the suspects as “Mitch,” 22; “Bunso,” 24; “Jerson,” 26; and...
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando urged Filipinos to unite amid the ongoing political noise in the country, stressing the need to realign government priorities toward the most vulnerable sectors. He made the call during the commemoration of the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence on...
A man who had been evading authorities for nearly three years in connection with a murder case in Bohol -- allegedly linked to a love triangle -- was arrested in Pasig City on June 10. The Eastern Police District (EPD), in coordination with the Clarin Municipal Police Station of the Bohol...
mWell, the Metro Pacific Group’s fully integrated digital healthcare platform, has expanded its services to include mind health through a partnership with global mental health and well-being organization MindNation. "Mind health is just as important as physical health, and yet for so many...
An armed man was arrested after police discovered an unlicensed .45-caliber pistol concealed in his belt bag at a checkpoint in Las Piñas City on Thursday, June 11. Las Piñas City Police chief Col. Ricky Neron identified the suspect as alias "Angelo," 35, an unemployed resident of Barangay Manuyo...
CAVITE – The municipal government of Kawit spearheaded the 128th Independence Day celebration at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine on Friday, June 12. The festivities began with a parade joined by civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, and community groups from the Centennial Road...
