In celebration of Fire Prevention Month, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) conducted a demonstration program in Pasig City to increase its residents' awareness and knowledge in the prevention and response to fire-related incidents. (Photos from Pasig LGU) The demonstration was witnessed by...
The Makati City local government underscored the importance of proactive action in mitigating the effects of the El Niño phenomenon which raises the likelihood of below-average rainfall conditions and their adverse impact such as drought and dry spells in several parts of the country. (Photos from...
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta) hosted a Chinese New Year dinner in Manila on March 13 to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Some 180 guests from the local government, business, academic, cultural and media sectors attended. In her welcoming speech, the...
The local government of Pulilan, in partnership with the "Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ Parish" in Barangay Sto. Cristo, has opened one of Bulacan’s biggest Lenten events in the province -- the “Korona at Pako” exhibit. El Descendimiento de Pulilan depicting Christ’s Descent from...
The Caloocan City North Medical Center (CCNMC) has released its updated Out-Patient Department (OPD) schedule on Tuesday, March 12. According to a social media post of Mayor Dale “Along” Malapitan, some services like general medicine, pediatrics, Ob-gyne, and dental will allow walk-in...
The provincial government of Bulacan honored exceptional Bulakenyas during the Gawad Medalyang Ginto 2024 at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in Malolos Bulacan on Tuesday, March 12. Dr. Eva Fajardo, chairperson of the Panlalawigang Komisyon para sa Kababaihan ng Bulacan...
Around 200 patients were safely evacuated from the wards and intensive care units (ICUs) of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) after a fire broke out in the hospital's main building in Ermita, Manila on Wednesday afternoon, March 13. Father Marlito Ocon of the Philippine General Hospital...
Maynilad recently unveiled a commemorative manhole cover that the company is installing in public locations in Muntinlupa. The commemorative manhole was unveiled during Muntinlupa's 29th cityhood anniversary and was led by Maynilad Chief Operating Officer Randolph Estrellado and Muntinlupa City...
Vice-Mayor April Aguilar with a participant to the family planning caravan. (Photo courtesy of Las Piñas PIO) The Las Piñas City Health Office (CHO) conducted a family caravan last Friday, March 8 in celebration of Women's Month at the Verdant covered court in Barangay Pamplona Tres....
Meralco advisory (Photo from Parañaque PIO) The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will be implementing a power service interruption in one barangay in Parañaque City for six hours from 11:30 p.m. of March 13 to 4:30 a.m. of March 14. According to the advisory of Meralco, the power...
Members of the Pasig City police are hunting down two suspects who mauled to death a call center agent in Pasig City. Authorities said one of the suspects is reportedly a member of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community, while the other suspect was a 21-year-old man. Prior to...
Mayor Eric Olivarez at the opening of "City Athletic Meet' (Photo courtesy of Parañaque PIO) A total of 1,500 athletes from public and private schools in the city joined the opening of the “2024 City Athletic Meet” on Tuesday, March 12, in Parañaque City. Parañaque Mayor Eric...