The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has set aside P2.5 billion from agency savings for a nine-month Metro Manila flood cleanup aimed at rehabilitating clogged waterways and removing structures that worsen flooding. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said in a television interview on...
A 41-year-old woman who claimed to be a media representative was arrested after allegedly demanding a “mobility payment” from officials of the Rodriguez Municipal Hall and threatening to publish a negative report when her request for information was declined. On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Rizal...
OBANDO, Bulacan — Local officials of Obando and Valenzuela City, together with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), have joined forces to address the damaged flood control dike at the boundaries of Barangays Lawa and Paco, which recently caused flooding in both localities. On...
Tollway operator Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is raising as much as ₱20 billion from its maiden issuance of bonds to provide additional funding for the ongoing construction of several major projects. MPTC, a subsidiary of Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), said it...
Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos on Wednesday, Nov. 12, could not hide her dismay following the discovery of forged documents containing the city 's official logo and template being used to scam people of their money. "Nakarating sa ating opisina ang walang pahintulot na paggamit ng ating...
Students and school faculty of the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) evacuated the campus grounds after receiving a bomb threat targeting two of its facilities on Thursday, Nov. 13. According to the university 's official student publication, The Manila Collegian, multiple...
An event and film director, tagged as the No. 8 most wanted person, was arrested by members of the Parañaque City Police on Nov. 12 while about to attend a court hearing for multiple counts of estafa and violations of the Bouncing Checks Law. The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the...
Two individuals, including a 68-year-old woman, died in a fire that broke out in a residential area in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Wednesday night, Nov. 12. According to the Antipolo City Component Police Station (Antipolo CCPS), the victims were found lifeless inside the comfort room of their home....
The Quezon City government held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the City Hall grounds. Mayor Joy Belmonte and Vice Mayor Gian Sotto were present during the event, along with members of the Quezon City Council and department heads of the local government....
In preparation for potential back floods, residents of Barangays Francis and Gatbuca moved their vehicles to higher areas early Wednesday morning, Nov. 12. Sandbags were placed at the gates of several houses—including the home of former Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado—for...
CAVITE – Authorities collared two suspects and confiscated P3.5 million worth of suspected shabu in Imus City on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 4A (PDEA 4A) identified the high-value drug personalities as alias Bongabong and alias Raffy. Both suspects...
The Metro Manila Council (MMC), composed of the 17 mayors of Metro Manila, together with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes, expressed full support for President Marcos Jr. 's “Oplan Kontra Baha,” which aims to reduce flooding in Metro Manila by up to 60...
