A new councilor was appointed in the Municipality of Pateros in the National Capital Region after an incumbent won in the barangay elections. Ernesto “Totong” Cortez has been appointed as the new councilor of the 12th Sangguniang Bayan of Pateros. Newly appointed Pateros Councilor...
Police operatives arrested two men in a buy-bust operation conducted in Barangay Pinagsama, Taguig on June 6. The Taguig Police’s Drug Enforcement Unit arrested the two suspects identified as alias Jose, 47, and Jonathan, 32, for alleged violation of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive...
The local government of Valenzuela City has ordered the immediate closure of the warehouse that raised a Chinese flag due to lack of permit to operate. (Photo from Valenzuela City Government/Manila Bulletin) The Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) of the city discovered that the STR Power...
The local government of Valenzuela City, in coordination with national agencies, conducted an investigation on Thursday, June 6, regarding the display of a Chinese flag in one of the barangays in the city. "In view of the recent incident involving the display of a foreign flag in one of the...
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan and OSCA Chief Elinor Jacinto advise senior citizens on the use of their senior citizen IDs. (Photo by Jerry Tan/ MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan warned the senior citizens not to reproduce their senior identification cards. The mayor also asked...
Two persons were injured when a fire razed a house in Barangay Hagonoy, Taguig on June 5. According to the Taguig City Fire Station, the fire started at about 7:20 p.m. at No. 139 M.L. Quezon St. in the barangay. Firefighters raised the first alarm at 7:07 p.m. before it was put under...
Mayor Lani Cayetano said she will not allow the establishment of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in Taguig. “A POGO refers to an entity that offers and participates in offshore gaming services by providing games to players, taking bets, and paying the winning players. The...
The suspects in the killing of Barangay Buli Chairman Ronaldo “Kaok” Loresca were charged with murder by the police. Loresca, 48, was shot by two unidentified men at about 10:16 p.m. on May 22 in front of Sole So Blessed Sneakers and Apparel at No. 195 Manuel L Quezon Street, Barangay...
The Muntinlupa City government is encouraging residents in different barangays to join clean-up drives to prevent the spread of dengue. “Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is endemic to the Philippines. It affects people of all ages. Its severe form, dengue hemorrhagic...
The management of Quezon City Memorial Circle (QMC) installed waste bins for proper waste segregation on Tuesday, June 4. (Quezon Memorial Circle facebook page) Bins for biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and recyclable were installed around QMC. Posters were also placed for the park goers to reduce...
Some of Tanay, Rizal's most scenic spots have become favorite shooting locations of local television series and movies. The June 3 episode of “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” which airs nightly on TV-5 and Kapamilya Channel Online, featured a scene that was shot inside the Palaya Natural Farm...
The makeshift bridge between Barangay Bagong Silangan, Quezon City and San Mateo, Rizal collapsed due to heavy rainfall on Wednesday, June 5. (Screenshot from Facebook) Personnel from the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) will assess the damage of the area and assist the...
