The Makati City government has launched the first phase of its renewable energy transition, with 11 major city-owned facilities now running entirely on clean power to reduce carbon emissions from government operations. The local government said the switching ceremony, held at Makati City Hall on...
A 72-year-old man wanted for rape and who had eluded arrest for 26 years was finally captured by police during an “Oplan Galugad” operation in Pasay City on Wednesday morning, July 2. Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto identified the suspect only as Danilo, who was listed as the...
Over 250 children and parents joined Pasay City’s “Christmas in July 2026” celebration on Tuesday, July 1, embracing the holiday spirit months ahead of December. The event, led by Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano in partnership with the Pasay Tourism Council and the Rotary Club of Makati GEMS, was...
Philippine Airlines confirmed that Flight PR300 bound for Hong Kong was temporarily held at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Thursday morning, July 2, following a security incident. Authorities said passengers reported hearing a loud popping sound, suspected to have been caused by an...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will replace concrete sidewalks along C-5 Road in Pasig City with water-absorbing pavement to improve pedestrian access and support sustainable urban growth. The MMDA made the announcement on June 30, during the kick-off ceremony of the...
A 29-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her live-in partner after he became jealous over a message he saw on her cellphone early Tuesday morning, July 1, in Las Piñas City. Las Piñas police chief Col. Fermin Almendarez identified the suspect only as “Limuel,” 35, who was...
SAO PAULO (Jiji Press) -- Members of the Mercosur trade bloc in South America formally announced the start of negotiations for an economic partnership agreement with Japan at a summit in the Paraguayan capital of Asuncion on Tuesday. If realized, the EPA between Japan and Mercosur, whose members...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with “positive progress made,” and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said. The next meeting will be scheduled “at the earliest possible time”...
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Doctors said Wednesday they feared the aftermath of Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes could trigger a widening medical crisis marked by untreated injuries, infectious diseases and a healthcare system already on the brink. Thousands of displaced Venezuelans are...
ECONE, Switzerland (AP) — A group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday by consecrating four bishops without his consent, dismissing the resulting excommunications and break with the Holy See by saying it was necessary to defend the Catholic faith. The Society of...
Two students, including a 17‑ year‑old boy, were caught with suspected high‑grade marijuana valued at P60,000 during a classroom search at a public school in Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City, on Wednesday, July 1. According to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) ,...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces struck Russia 's major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday. Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis and heaped political pressure on the...
