A literary forum in Manila revisited the work of Filipino poet Dr. Epitacio Ramos Tongohan, also known as Doc PenPen Bugtong Takipsilim, as part of discussions on visual poetry in the Philippines. The forum, held at the National Museum of the Filipino People in Manila, brought together scholars and...
An emergency water supply interruption will affect parts of Manila on Saturday, Aug. 1, due to urgent repair works on a major pipeline. In an advisory, authorities said the shutdown is necessary to fix a defective 800-millimeter primary line gate valve located in the Muelle area. The service...
A 47-year-old man was arrested Thursday night, July 30, after allegedly brandishing a homemade firearm and threatening residents in Barangay Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, following a quarrel with his wife. Police said the suspect came out of his house carrying a homemade firearm, shouting in a...
A 29-year-old person with disability (PWD) was mauled by the father and godfather of a Grade 3 girl in Barangay Immaculate Concepcion, Quezon City, on Thursday morning, July 30, over his alleged harassment of the child. A video captured by a concerned citizen showed the man being cornered by two...
The Makati City government warned the public against spreading unverified information following circulating reports online claiming that diners were robbed inside a restaurant at Ayala Triangle Gardens. Through its official Facebook page, the city government reminded the public to verify...
The Manila City government and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are set to launch flood‑mitigation projects along España Boulevard and other flood‑prone areas in the capital. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon inspected España...
The Malabon City government has advised residents to prepare for possible low water pressure or temporary changes in supply due to the continued effects of El Niño and the low water level at Angat Dam. The advisory was based on a notice from Maynilad Water Services, Inc., which said it is...
A 25‑year‑old man died after allegedly shooting himself while practicing at a firing range inside Makati Square, Barangay San Isidro, on Wednesday afternoon, July 29. The victim, identified as Kianz, was rushed to Makati Medical Center but was declared dead on arrival around 6 p.m. from a...
A delivery driver was arrested Thursday afternoon, July 30, after allegedly driving off without paying ₱450 worth of diesel at a gasoline station in Barangay Fairview, Quezon City. The incident happened at around 2:05 p.m. at a Petron gasoline station at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and...
The Valenzuela City government has launched a digital payout system for the Dr. Pio Valenzuela Scholarship Program to make the release of scholarship grants faster and more convenient for beneficiaries. The scholarship payout was launched on Wednesday, July 29, at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng...
Quezon City has become one of the first local government units (LGUs) in the country to add a third gender option to its online business permit system, making the process more inclusive for entrepreneurs. The enhancement was implemented through the city 's upgraded QC Biz Easy platform,...
A 31-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly sneaked onto the rooftop of a private establishment in Barangay Pasong Tamo, Quezon City, and tossed stolen galvanized iron (GI) pipes over a fence on Tuesday night, July 28. Police identified the suspect only as alias “Je,” a resident of...
