Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has ordered the inspection of all schools, old buildings, and government structures in the city to strengthen earthquake and disaster preparedness. The directive was issued to City Engineer Armando Andres during the mayor’s regular directional...
Two individuals were hurt after a fire broke out at a bazaar inside the Valenzuela Gateway Complex in Barangay Paso de Blas, Valenzuela City on Thursday, June 11. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has yet to release the identities and condition of the injured individuals. The blaze started at...
A 33-year-old former Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) employee and his live-in partner were arrested during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City, on Tuesday night, June 9, which resulted in the seizure of P374,000 worth of shabu. The suspects were collared on...
Two women were arrested in Binondo, Manila, for allegedly selling and possessing solvent, a toxic inhalant often abused by street children, teenagers, and young adults. The arrest falls under Presidential Decree 1619, “Penalizing the Use or Possession or the Unauthorized Sale to Minors of...
The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MCDRRMC) has approved a resolution requiring all public schools in the city to conduct monthly earthquake simulation drills during the school year. The measure, pushed by Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso during the...
As the country marks Independence Day on Friday, June 12, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso reminded the youth that freedom comes with responsibility, particularly in an era where opinions can be shared instantly and widely. “Gusto kong ipaalala na ang kalayaan ay hindi libre....
Quezon City reports that more than 84 percent of small businesses assisted through its Pangkabuhayang QC (PBQC) livelihood program remain operational, as applications open for the next round of support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Applications for PBQC Phase 6 (Batch 1) are...
The Malabon City government has intensified its monitoring of weather advisories, flood forecasts, and hazard updates, assuring residents on Tuesday, June 9, that it is fully prepared to respond to emergencies during the rainy season. This effort is being carried out through the Malabon Disaster...
A 31-year-old fugitive facing a drug case in Albay was arrested in a Quezon City buy-bust past 2 a.m. Saturday, June 6. Police recovered suspected shabu worth over ₱2,000 and confirmed that the suspect had a standing warrant of arrest in his home province. The suspect was collared on Diego...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte became the first recipient of the Exemplar City Mayor Award, conferred by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), a distinction recognizing outstanding local chief executives for remarkable governance and leadership....
A 37-year-old father and his 57-year-old grandfather were arrested in Manila on Monday, June 8, after a 12-year-old girl reported years of alleged abuse, according to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). The child filed a complaint early that morning following an incident involving...
Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei, popularly known as Linda Walker from the viral micro-drama "The Heiress Who Won With Brains," took part in an education outreach program on Tuesday, June 9, benefiting around 500 senior high school students in Quezon City. The activity, organized by the Federation of...
