By Diann Calucin Dr. Chao Tiao Yumol pleaded "not guilty" to charges of three counts of murder, frustrated murder, and car theft filed against him in an arraignment at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QCRTC) Branch 98 on Friday, Nov. 11. Yumol also pleaded not guilty to illegal possession of...
The Silang, Cavite local government announced on Saturday, Nov.12, the arrival of its newly purchased emergency response vehicles as part of its efforts in improving the town's disaster response and management capabilities. According to Silang Mayor Kevin Anarna, the eight ambulances, a donated...
The family of slain hard-hitting journalist, Pervical Mabasa, alias Percy Lapid, appealed to the public to not to be distracted by media statements by Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag, who was tagged as the alleged mastermind in the killing. In a Facebook post, Roy...
By Diann Calucin Manila Mayor Maria Sheilah "Honey" Lacuna-Pangan announced on Friday, Nov. 11, the Manila Zoo's admission rates and new reopening date. According to Mayor Honey, the reopening of the Manila Zoo, formally known as Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden, will be moved from Nov. 15 to...
Moderate to heavy traffic in some roads in Metro Manila is expected this weekend as road repair works will resume, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Friday, Nov. 11. Courtesy of DPWH In its traffic advisory, the DPHW said motorists should bring extra patience when...
The Pasay City government announced that a four-hour power service interruption will be implemented at F.B. Harrison and Don B. Hernandez on Saturday, Nov. 12. The city government advised residents in the area to make necessary preparation before the implementation of power outage from 9:00 a.m. to...
A coalition group that seeks to promote the welfare of senior citizens and push for the universal access of the elderly to flu vaccines was launched on Friday, Nov.11. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the “Raising Awareness in Influenza to Support Elderlies (RAISE) was launched by...
Rodrigo E. Franco, President and CEO, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation. Around the world, countries continue the thrust towards smart urban mobility as part of their nation-building journey. As an advocate of driving smart urban mobility in the Philippines, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation...
Citizens of Makati City are already feeling the spirit of Christmas as the city government started the distribution of Pamaskong Handog gift bags to 240,000 residents to ensure that they can enjoy a meaningful and happy Christmas. Photo from Makati LGU According to Makati City Mayor Abby Binay,...
Japan’s train systems are privately run and its operations are seamless, Senator Grace Poe on Thursday, November 10 said. Poe issued this statement following reports that there are plans to privatize the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-3. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the Metro Rail...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. urged local government units in Metro Manila to support the Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita (KADIWA) sa Pasko 2022 which would enable the public to buy goods at...
The San Juan City local government gave due recognition to some of its student achievers as part of its efforts in improving the quality of education of its learners and providing them with financial aid and incentives to further inspire them in excelling in their fields of studies. In a ceremony...
