Two separate fire incidents occurred on Sunday, March 15, damaging several vehicles, including buses parked in a garage in Antipolo City, and around 40 houses in Cainta, Rizal. In Antipolo, a vehicular fire broke out in a garage along Sumulong Highway in Barangay Mayamot at around 1:08 p.m. The...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has renewed its call for strict compliance with a city ordinance requiring motorcycle riders and passengers to remove helmets and other face coverings before entering establishments in the city. Police officials said the Quezon City Ordinance No. SP-2765,...
The local government of Pasig and the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI), a government research institute, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the city’s capacity in promoting programs for efficient energy use and conservation. The signing ceremony was...
The northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan,” continues to influence weather conditions across the country, bringing cloudy skies and isolated light rains over Metro Manila and several regions on Sunday, March 15. In its latest weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
The Caloocan City government will provide free shuttle service for City Hall employees starting March 16, as part of its efforts to conserve fuel and energy. The shuttle service will operate from Monday to Friday and aims to help employees reduce transportation costs while supporting the city’s...
A 48-year-old road worker from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was injured after he was accidentally hit by a motorcycle along Roxas Boulevard near Quirino Avenue in Manila on Saturday, March 14. According to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), the...
Authorities are hunting down a man in Antipolo City who stabbed and injured his neighbor following a fistfight that reportedly began after he allegedly provoked the victim with offensive words. According to the Antipolo Component City Police Station (Antipolo CCPS), the incident occurred at 8:30...
In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Provincial Government of Bulacan formally opened the Women and Children Protection Unit (WCPU) at the Bulacan Medical Center on Wednesday, March 11. The newly established facility is designed to provide specialized medical care, psychological...
To recognize the important role of teachers and staff in shaping the future of the youth, the local government of Pasig will launch a master 's scholarship for public school personnel to support those who wish to pursue a master 's degree and further their professional development. The...
A 48-year-old security guard voluntarily surrendered to authorities after shooting a female out-of-school youth in Pasay City on Thursday, March 12. Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto said the suspect, identified only as “Rolan,” was placed under arrest when he surrendered at...
Mayor Joy Belmonte has been recognized as the "Outstanding Woman in Public Transportation – Local Government Leader" by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The award was presented on Monday, March 9, as part of National Women’s Month activities that recognize the...
The Valenzuela City government announced on Thursday, March 12, that qualified public transport drivers will receive a P5,000 fuel subsidy from the national government to help ease the impact of rising fuel prices. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the assistance will be...