Mayor Joy Belmonte urged residents and businesses to participate in the celebration of Earth Hour on Saturday, March 22. The Earth Hour will be from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. “When we switch off our lights, we do more than conserve energy—we are taking a stand against the rising greenhouse gas...
The Philippines is now being divided as a nation because of the continued spread of fake news online, the country's chief communicator said on Friday, March 21. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Chief Jay Ruiz expressed sadness over this as he addressed the issue of online disinformation,...
A father who repeatedly raped his young daughter for one month in 2024 was arrested by the authorities in Barangay Parang, Marikina City, on Tuesday, March 18. The suspect arrested for raping his own daughter in Marikina. (Photo from EPD) The Eastern Police District (EPD) identified the...
Mayor Francis Zamora, together with city government officials, break ground for the soon-to-be-built Makabagong San Juan Sports Center. Officials of the San Juan City local government on Friday, March 21, broke ground for two of its latest infrastructure projects - a sports facility and...
Viral police officer and vlogger Patrolman Francis Steve Fontillas has reported back to the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Thursday, March 20. According to a statement by the QCPD, Fontillas has submitted his explanations for his actions and absences. On Friday, March 21, Fontillas was...
The local government of Pasig City on Thursday, March 20, inaugurated its Japan-style elderly care facility which features affordable smart care technology to improve the services for seniors in the city. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto (center) leads the inauguration of the Pasig Magokoro Elderly Care...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said he supports the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) move to investigate vloggers and online trolls disseminating fake news on social media platforms. Gatchalian said it is high time for authorities to seriously look into the impact of their...
Senatorial candidate Camille Villar reaffirmed her commitment to empowering women as she joined Women’s Month celebrations in Balanga, Bataan on Thursday, March 20. She emphasized the crucial role of women in strengthening the Philippine economy and vowed to push for more policies that uplift...
To carry out necessary maintenance and upgrading works on various MERALCO distribution facilities, electric service will be temporarily interrupted on the following dates and places: MERALCO exerts all efforts to restore electric service as scheduled. However, there are instances when due to...
House Deputy Speaker Camille Villar continues to push for improved healthcare services as she spearheaded the inauguration of the new 12-storey Las Piñas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center (LPGHSTC). The expansion increases the hospital’s capacity to 500 beds, ensuring...
“Fake news is now worse than illegal drugs.” Thus, declared Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz as he rued the growing scourge caused by the unabated proliferation of fake news and misinformation in social media platforms like Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram....
Police confiscated some P1,190,000 worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Concepcion Dos, Marikina City on Wednesday, March 19. The Station Drug Enforcement Unit of the Marikina City Police Station identified the suspect as "Boyet." The suspect yielded 170 grams of shabu during the...
