ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV told the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See that he is praying for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist assassinated in Utah last week, as well as his wife and children, the Vatican spokesman said Tuesday. Leo also "expressed concern about political violence and...
The Court of Appeals (CA) has ordered the freezing of 135 bank accounts and 27 insurance policies of at least 26 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and contractors involved in anomalous flood control projects. In a press briefing, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, Anti-Money...
San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) president Francis Zamora said on Tuesday, Sept. 16, that a resolution has been passed agreeing to a standard P5,000 fine for all Metro Manila local government units (LGUs) for littering. Zamora said this is their way of disciplining the public,...
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes on Tuesday, Sept. 16, said that the Metro Manila Council (MMC) has passed a resolution prohibiting parking on national primary roads. Artes added that parking on national secondary roads will also be prohibited from 7 a.m. to 10...
Mayor John Rey Tiangco on Monday, Sept. 15, called on property owners in Navotas to take advantage of the city’s newly approved tax amnesty program which waives penalties, surcharges, and interest on unpaid real property taxes. The amnesty, enacted under Ordinance No. 2025-11, covers delinquent...
The city government of Parañaque warned against the use of fake P erson With Disabilities (PWD) IDs as it assured its commitment to protecting their rights and ensuring equal and honest service for all. Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the city government values the equal rights of...
A 46-year-old massage therapist was arrested for allegedly molesting a teacher, who was his client, during a massage session in Marikina City on Sunday, Sept. 14. According to the Eastern Police District (EPD), the victim, a 29-year-old female teacher, went to a massage clinic with her girlfriend...
The city government of Las Piñas City distributed the solo parent purchase booklet to around 800 beneficiaries in the city as part of the city government’s commitment to providing care, recognition, and protection to them. Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar was joined by City Social Welfare...
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro said police outposts in key strategic areas will be reinstated to strengthen the city’s crime prevention efforts. During the city government 's flag-raising ceremony on Sept. 8, Teodoro said the measure aims to reassure Marikeños that there is a government...
The Schools Division Office of Muntinlupa City held the 1st Gawad Salakab Excellence Awards to honor outstanding teaching, teaching-related, and non-teaching personnel. Dr. Violeta Gonzales, Muntinlupa SDO officer-in-charge, and Mayor Ruffy Biazon graced the ceremony. Gonzales said the...
OREM, Utah — DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matched that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Monday. Investigators also have used DNA evidence to link the suspect, Tyler Robinson,...
MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called for Israel to be banned from sports events after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race in chaotic scenes in Madrid. Speaking to members of his Socialist Party, Sánchez said Israel,...
