Port-Au-Prince, Haiti - Haiti's government declared on Sunday a state of emergency and a nighttime curfew in a bid to quell a wave of violence sparked by a gang assault on the capital city's main prison that allowed thousands of inmates to escape. The government said in a statement the state...
Sydney, Australia - Australia is planning for a "possible" visit by King Charles III this year, the prime minister said Monday, despite the British monarch's recent cancer diagnosis. It would be Charles' first trip to Australia as sovereign, though he made 15 official visits as prince over...
Madrid, Spain - A fire that broke out in a building near Alicante in Spain's southeast has killed three people, including a child, authorities said on Monday. Some 120 people were evacuated following the fire in Villajoyosa. Fifteen lightly injured people were taken to hospital for treatment...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) arrested a Nigerian on Monday, March 3, for using fictitious name and document forgery. QCPD Public Information Office The suspect was identified as Angel Chioma Okonkwo, 23-years old and currently residing in Caloocan City. According to QCPD, the...
Activities prepared by Pasay city government in celebration of "Women's Month" (Photo courtesy of Pasay PIO) The Pasay City government prepared various activities for the celebration of “Women’s Month” this March. Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said a priority lane called "pink lane"...
Mayor Eric Olivarez with Duty Free Philippines Corporation President and COO Vincent Pelagio Angala at the opening of Pasiong Palanyag Exhibit (Photo courtesy of Parañaque PIO) The Parañaque city government launched the first “Pasiong Palanyag” exhibit in observance of the Lenten...
Vice-Mayor April Aguilar (Photo courtesy of Las Piñas PIO) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-National Capital Region (NCR) recognized the Las Piñas Public Employment and Services Office (PESO) for its efficient and effective conduct and monitoring of job fairs that...
Makati Legal Officer Atty. Don Camiña on Monday, March 4, slammed the Taguig City government for insisting that the park needs a business permit, which escalated the tension between the two the erring local government units (LGUs). (Photos from Makati LGU) "Taguig is wrong to insist that Makati...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay stressed the importance of co-evolving and cooperation among local government units (LGUs) in responding to the educational dilemmas of different schools and communities in various parts of the country. Mayor Abby Binay “Cities and municipalities around the country...
The local government of Quezon City on Sunday, March 3 has announced the animal bite treatment centers in the city. Photo from QC Government/MANILA BULLETIN As part of Rabies Awareness Month, the LGU reminded the public to seek medical assistance in case of an accident of animal bite. Residents who...
A total of 909 job seekers were hired on the spot at the 3 mega job fairs held by the Caloocan City government last February. As part of the celebratory events for the city’s 62nd Anniversary, three job fairs held last February 16, 22, and 29, achieved a total hiring rate of 45 percent...
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES - Egypt on Sunday hosted envoys for talks on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the latest diplomatic effort as Gaza officials reported more deadly bombardment in the nearly five-month-old war. TOPSHOT - A Palestinian man holds a child as he mourns the death of twin...
