The Valenzuela City government assigned 150 Bantay Estudyante volunteers from District 2 to help keep students safe as classes resume for School Year 2026–2027. Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian led the awarding of certificates to the volunteers at Bitik Elementary School on Sunday, June 7, in...
The Manila Police District (MPD) will deploy personnel and implement road closures and traffic rerouting starting at 2 a.m. on June 12, 2026, as part of security preparations for the 128th Philippine Independence Day celebration. Brig. Gen. Arnold Casingal Santiago, MPD director, said police...
A motorist was injured after his vehicle overturned along IBP Road in Quezon City on Monday, June 8, reportedly after losing control and striking the center island. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said initial information showed that the driver may have fallen asleep or become drowsy while...
The Manila city government has warned business owners, particularly in Binondo, against an individual allegedly posing as a city business permit inspector and soliciting money. In an advisory, the Bureau of Permits identified the individual as “Albert A. Torres,” who has been presenting himself...
The Manila local government on Saturday, June 6, rolled out a mobile livelihood training program aimed at bringing skills development directly to communities, starting with a banana bread-making workshop. Dubbed “Skills to Go,” the initiative uses a customized truck equipped with training...
A fire broke out in a residential area along Felix Huertas Street, at the corner of Yuseco Street in Sta. Cruz, Manila, early Sunday morning, June 7, prompting a swift response from firefighters. According to initial reports, the blaze occurred in front of the Vertex One condominium complex and...
The Manila Police District (MPD) is investigating a viral road rage involving a motorcycle rider and his backrider, who allegedly attacked another motorist in Sampaloc, Manila. The incident reportedly happened along Maceda Street corner P. Florentino Street in Barangay 519 at around 2:58 a.m. on...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte emphasized the crucial role of local government units (LGUs) in strengthening the Filipino middle class and advancing poverty reduction during a World Bank forum on Friday, June 5. She made the statement at the launch of the World Bank report and forum titled...
The Manila Police District (MPD) has stepped up its community engagement efforts by conducting barangay-level forums aimed at strengthening coordination and trust between the police and local communities. Brig. Gen. Arnold C. Santiago, MPD Director, said the initiative is part of a broader effort...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso joined the opening of Judiciary Month, themed “SC: 125 Years of Tradition and Innovation,” which honors the Supreme Court’s 125 years of upholding justice and the rule of law in the country. The event highlighted the judiciary’s...
The Quezon City government on Friday, June 5, assured that jeepney operations will continue without disruption despite the ongoing rehabilitation works on the Katipunan Understory project. In a statement, the city government said it is coordinating with the Metropolitan Manila Development...
Police arrested a ride-hailing driver for his alleged role in the fatal shooting of a 52-year-old man in Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City, on Wednesday, June 3, while a manhunt continues for his motorcycle-riding companion who pulled the trigger. The victim was shot dead by one of two suspects...
