The city government of Las Piñas conducted the “bayanihan" clean-up drive at Tartar Creek in Barangays Pamplona Tres and Talon Uno last Nov. 13 as part of President Ferdinand Marcos ' program on “Oplan Kontra Baha.” Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar said the “Oplan Kontra Baha”...
A 26-year-old Vietnamese woman was rescued by the Makati City Police from another foreigner identified as a notorious human trafficker during an entrapment operation at a hotel in Makati City on Friday, Nov. 14. The police identified the victim as "Tru’O’ng" and the suspect as "Houng," 29....
A 29-year-old man was arrested by members of the Parañaque City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit during the conduct of a buy-bust operation and confiscated P400,400 worth of marijuana and kush from him. The suspect, identified as Mer, was arrested at around 1:05 a.m. on Nov. 14 at Marimar 2,...
The Southern Police District (SPD) will deploy a total of 610 personnel to provide security coverage throughout the duration of Iglesia Ni Cristo 's (INC) rally for transparency on Nov. 16 to 18. SPD Director Brig. Gen. Randy Arceo said the deployed personnel include members from the District...
The local government of Pasig underscored its commitment to addressing persistent gender gaps in governance and economic participation during the 2025 National Capital Region (NCR) Gender and Development (GAD) Summit, emphasizing the role of inclusive policies, gender-responsive programs, and...
The Quezon City government strengthened its position as a leading startup hub by awarding seven local startups P1-million equity-free grants during the Startup QC Cohort 4 Demo Day on Friday, Nov. 14. The initiative forms part of the city’s broader efforts to nurture early-stage ventures and...
Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza on Thursday, Nov. 13, eyes the improvement of urban farming in the city as one of the practical and sustainable solutions to address food insecurity in the Capital City as part of the city government 's prioritization of providing the minimum basic needs of its...
Hong Kong — Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) has revived plans to secure strategic investors for its tollways business in a bid to ease its significant debt burden. Chaye Cabal-Revilla, MPIC chief finance, risk, and sustainability officer, said the conglomerate is seeking to sell a 20...
Two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, were injured after being assaulted by a group of fellow teenagers along Instruccion Street in Barangay 520, Sampaloc, Manila, on Thursday night, Nov. 13. According to barangay officials, the victims were walking with two of their friends when they spotted two other...
The Department of Finance–Bureau of Local Government Finance (DOF-BLGF) has recognized Pasig City as one of the top-performing local government units (LGUs) for its excellent and efficient management of public funds. City Treasurer Marita Calaje and City Assessor Robert Mina led the Pasig City...
CAVITE – An infant was found dead in the Ilang-ilang River in General Trias City on Wednesday, Nov. 12. A report from the Police Regional Office 4A said a man living near the river was picking chili peppers in his backyard when he noticed a foul smell. When he came closer to the river to check,...
A total of 631 packs of cigarettes that allegedly contain synthetic cannabinoids, locally known as “tuklaw,” worth P2,208,500, were confiscated from four men, including two motorcycle taxi riders, during a buy-bust operation in Marikina City early Thursday, Nov. 13. The Eastern Police District...
