The city government of Las Piñas formally launched Operation Timbang Plus (OPT+) at Miranda Compound, Barangay Zapote, on Jan. 12, marking the start of the annual nutrition assessment program across the city. Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar said the activity is spearheaded by City Nutrition...
SM Foundation has completed the renovation and turnover of the San Vicente Health Center in Quezon City, which is set to serve around 15,000 residents from four nearby barangays. The facility was renovated in partnership with the Quezon City local government and in line with Department of Health...
A 65-year-old senior citizen was injured after her face was pierced by an iron bar on Tuesday, January 13, in Barangay San Agustin, Quezon City. According to reports, the incident occurred at around 9:00 a.m. while the victim was reportedly gathering malunggay leaves in front of her neighbor’s...
Residents of Southville 9 in Barangay Pinugay, Baras, Rizal, were left horrified after discovering the decomposing body of their neighbor inside his own house on Wednesday, Jan. 14. According to the Baras Municipal Police Station, a concerned citizen reported about a foul odor emanating from inside...
The city government of Parañaque, in support of its “Zero Plastic” program, has distributed steel cage bins as part of its continuing efforts to strengthen solid waste management. Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the distribution was carried out by the City Environment and Natural...
Authorities from the Parañaque City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) arrested two suspected drug pushers during a buy-bust operation on January 14. The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspects as Abet, 38, a housekeeper, and Rol, 28. They were apprehended at around 7:35...
A pickup driver was injured after crashing into a post while being chased by another vehicle he reportedly hit in Barangay Dalig, Antipolo City, Rizal on Wednesday night, Jan. 14. According to the Antipolo City Component Police Station (CCPS), the pickup, driven by a 50-year-old man, and the...
Two motorcycle riders were left hurt after being run over by a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) along Gen. Luna Street in Barangay Dulong Bayan 1, San Mateo, Rizal, early Wednesday morning, Jan. 14. Based on the initial investigation, the two victims were onboard their motorcycle when its driver lost...
Police operatives arrested a man and a woman who yielded 200 grams of shabu worth P1.36 million in a buy-bust operation in Taguig on Jan. 14. The Southern Police District’s District Drug Enforcement Unit nabbed the two suspects identified as alias Tol, a mechanic, and alias Angelica, 31, a nail...
An ex-police officer wanted for two counts of murder and who has been in hiding for over a year, was arrested by the joint forces of the Bulacan, Navotas, and Cavite police in Brgy. Tres Cruces, Tanza, Cavite, at around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14. Lt. Col. Russel Dennis E. Reburiano, chief...
NARA, Japan (AP) — In Japan 's ancient capital, Nara, deer moved through grass fields and shaded paths, lowering their heads toward visitors holding special crackers made just for them. Nara this week hosted a Japan–South Korea summit, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan 's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house of Parliament soon to pave the way for a snap election to seek the public 's mandate for her policies, a top party official said Wednesday. Takaichi was elected as Japan 's first female prime...
