True to his promise to curb corruption in the city government, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has announced changes to the city’s zoning requirements as part of his administration 's goal to promote ease of doing business and reduce red tape in government transactions. During...
The Taguig City government prohibited activities within the vicinity of the venue of the Bar exams in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). The 2025 Bar exams, which started on Sept. 7, will be held on Sept. 10 and 14 at the University of the Philippines-BGC Campus. “Please be advised that the...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has started an investigation on the alleged harassment incident involving a police officer in civilian clothing during a protest rally at the House of Representatives on Sept. 5. In a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 9, the QCPD confirmed that a complaint had...
A 55-year-old person with a disability (PWD), who was a former city hall employee, was shot dead by an unidentified man outside his house in Barangay San Isidro, Antipolo City, Rizal. According to the police investigation, the victim, together with his driver and 61-year-old helper, came home from...
The city government of Pasay City launched the E-MILK feeding program to ensure proper nutrition and support the health of daycare children in the city. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano led the kick-off of the program held at the Malibay Plaza, highlighting the city’s commitment to combat...
Authorities from the Parañaque City Police arrested two licensed real estate brokers in Cavite on Sept. 9 for multiple counts of tax violations. The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspects as Reichard, 46, listed as the Top 7 most wanted person, and Sharon, 44, tagged as the Top 8...
A carnapper was nabbed at a checkpoint in Barangay Balong Bato, San Juan City, on Sept. 8, the Eastern Police District (EPD) reported Tuesday, Sept. 9. Based on the police report, officers of the San Juan City Police manning an Oplan Sita checkpoint in the barangay spotted a motorcycle with a...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto shared on Tuesday, Sept. 9, some long-term reforms that could minimize the chances of corruption, following his attendance at the House of Infrastructure Committee hearing on alleged anomalies in flood control projects. He suggested the following reforms: •Freedom of...
Police arrested three men with the help of a GPS tracker embedded in the Apple Watch they had stolen from a woman in Makati City on Sept. 8. Col. Reycon Garduque, Makati City Police chief, said the suspects -- identified as alias Kalbo, alias Kobe, and alias Patrick -- were arrested in...
A fire broke out in a residential area at Sitio Mabilog, Barangay Culiat in Quezon City on Tuesday night, September 9. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to 1st alarm at 7:32 p.m. and escalated to 2nd alarm at 7:48 p.m. The blaze was raised to 3rd alarm at...
Manila Water has announced scheduled water service interruptions in Makati, Pasig, and Quezon City from September 10 to 12 due to emergency repair and maintenance activities. The areas to be affected by water interruptions are the following: Sept. 10 (10:00 p.m.) to Sept. 11 (4:00 a.m.) * San...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reinforced security collaboration with business establishments for public safety and crime prevention in the city on Tuesday, September 9, at Camp Karingal. The meeting was attended by security managers, consultants, and heads of malls, financial institutions,...