With petroleum prices continuing to rise weekly across the country, the Malolos City Government has sustained its cash relief assistance program for drivers and operators in the transport sector. Mayor Christian D. Natividad emphasized on Tuesday, April 7, that the initiative, which began on April...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced that the city’s Libreng Sakay program will not be extended beyond Wednesday, April 8. Domagoso said the local government will first assess the program’s impact and study the results to determine the next steps, ensuring that future...
Since its launch on March 30, Manila’s Libreng Sakay program has assisted 716,659 commuters, providing much-needed relief to thousands navigating the city’s daily transport challenges. The program wraps up on Wednesday, April 8, according to the local government. In a bid to further support...
Manila is set to launch a large-scale rice distribution program, providing 10 kilos of rice per family each month for six months to help thousands of residents cope with rising living costs. Dubbed “Biyayang Bigas,” the initiative will reach around 80,000 families, including workers in key...
Authorities have widened their investigation into a suspected illegal fuel trading operation uncovered at the Navotas Fish Port Complex , where nine individuals were arrested, and a large volume of diesel was seized. The operation, conducted on Tuesday, April 8, by the Philippine National Police...
A 25-year-old female rider from Navotas City remains shaken after being robbed at knifepoint while stuck in traffic along Road 10 in Tondo, Manila, early Tuesday morning. The incident drew widespread attention after a video of the holdup circulated online, showing the victim being threatened and...
Two suspects were arrested just hours after a viral video showed a female rider being robbed at knifepoint while stuck in traffic in Tondo, Manila. Operatives of the Manila Police District (MPD) Station 1 conducted follow-up operations that led to the arrest of Moises Alpero, alias “Moymoy,”...
A 15-year-old boy survived his father 's attack inside their home in Barangay Mahabang Parang, Angono, Rizal, by playing dead after being stabbed multiple times. The Angono Municipal Police Station said the suspect, identified as Josh, who was reportedly struggling with financial problems,...
As Manila sizzles under the summer sun, some Tondo residents have set up inflatable and tarpaulin pools on public streets, prompting the Manila Police District (MPD) to file cases against those turning roads into makeshift obstacle courses. Police said the improvised setups blocked traffic and...
After a brief Holy Week pause, Manila’s Libreng Sakay program resumed operations on Monday, April 6, assisting 194,325 commuters with 1,052 active jeepneys ferrying passengers along key city routes. The program, which halted from April 2, Maundy Thursday through April 5, Easter Sunday, restarted...
Police and emergency teams attended to 296 minor incidents during Semana Santa 2026 in Quiapo, Manila, most of which involved dizziness, minor injuries, and fatigue caused by the heavy crowds. The prompt response helped maintain safety and order as hundreds of thousands of devotees joined the...
Manila Mayor "Isko Moreno" Domagoso thanked 1,442 jeepney drivers participating in the city’s “Libreng Sakay” program, recognizing their role in delivering free, accessible transport to thousands of commuters daily. The city government noted that the inclusion of over a thousand jeepney units...
