Afraid of his wife 's fury, a man who allegedly lost big in an online gambling game known as "scatter" faked a holdup story in an attempt to cover up his losses, the Manila Police District (MPD) said. The man went to MPD Station 1 and reported to Station Commander Lt. Co. Ronald De Leon...
Transport group Manibela said on Thursday, April 23, that its transport strike remains in effect despite the removal of its protest centers, as members continue complying with government requirements. Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena clarified that the absence of picket lines does not signal the end...
A suspected drug peddler was arrested after allegedly breaking through a police checkpoint in Barangay Greater Fairview, Quezon City, sparking a chase that ended with the seizure of about P544,000 worth of shabu early Tuesday morning, April 21. Quezon City Police District (QCPD) operatives...
Motorists are advised to brace for traffic disruptions in parts of Manila on April 25, as several roads will be temporarily closed to give way to the Manila Summer Pride Parade 2026. Starting at 2 p.m., P. Faura Street (from Taft Avenue to Adriatico Street) and J. Bocobo Street (from San Andres...
The Navotas City government reported major progress in battling the old landfill fire, with intensified soil-smothering operations driving down fire spots and signaling stronger control of the blaze. Mayor John Rey Tiangco said soil covering has reached about 27 percent, or 8.13 hectares of the...
A young Manileña, who lost her left hand in a tragic accident in January, has been given a new sense of hope and possibility after receiving a life-changing robotic prosthetic through the Manila city government’s Kaagapay Program. Ten-year-old Stephanie Jennylyn Respicio could not contain her...
The Quezon City government on Wednesday, April 22, cautioned residents against individuals illegally offering paid assistance in the processing of Persons with Disability (PWD) IDs, senior citizen IDs, and purchase booklets. Authorities stressed that such fixer activities are strictly prohibited...
A vibrant blend of faith, fashion, and heritage is set to take center stage as Manila revives the traditional Flores de Mayo with a grand celebration on May 3 in partnership with The Manila Hotel. The celebration will transform into a sweeping spectacle that will blend devotion with design and...
Eight individuals were arrested and three unlicensed .45-caliber pistols were seized when the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) raided an illegal billiard betting den inside Commonwealth Market on Monday, April 20. QCPD operatives conducted the operation following surveillance of reported illegal...
The Valenzuela City government rushed a mobile shower and toilet unit, a water filtration unit, and ambulances to Obando, Bulacan to aid 150 families displaced by the Navotas Sanitary Landfill fire. Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian said the initiative reflects the city’s swift coordination and...
The Manila Police District (MPD) is investigating a viral incident involving a police officer who allegedly blocked a responding fire truck in Tondo, drawing public criticism online. The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed the fire truck being delayed while en route to an...
The Manila City Council has suspended two barangay officials for six months after finding them guilty of grave misconduct, gross neglect of duty, and conduct unbecoming of a public officer in connection with a case involving a minor. Both suspended officials are assigned to barangays in the...
