CEBU CITY – Classes were suspended while work at local government units (LGUs) ended early after Metro Cebu was flooded anew on Friday, July 31. The suspension came after Yellow Heavy Rainfall Warning was raised over Consolacion, Liloan, Compostela, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City,...
A 29-year-old person with disability (PWD) was mauled by the father and godfather of a Grade 3 girl in Barangay Immaculate Concepcion, Quezon City, on Thursday morning, July 30, over his alleged harassment of the child. A video captured by a concerned citizen showed the man being cornered by two...
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Friday claimed that former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano exercised virtual control over Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) operations in Taguig City, alleging that district engineers could not act independently without Cayetano 's approval. ...
The Makati City government warned the public against spreading unverified information following circulating reports online claiming that diners were robbed inside a restaurant at Ayala Triangle Gardens. Through its official Facebook page, the city government reminded the public to verify...
ILOILO CITY – Hotels and other accommodation facilities were fully occupied as more than 5,400 delegates attended the second quarter national assembly of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) here. The PCL-Iloilo Chapter led by president JP Peñol scrambled to find places where delegates could...
The Malabon City government has advised residents to prepare for possible low water pressure or temporary changes in supply due to the continued effects of El Niño and the low water level at Angat Dam. The advisory was based on a notice from Maynilad Water Services, Inc., which said it is...
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that Susan Areno Yap-Sulit is the duly-elected and proclaimed mayor of Tarlac City in the 2025 elections. In a full court decision written by Associate Justice Antonio T. Kho Jr. and made public on Friday, July 31, the SC declared permanent its status quo ante order...
Indian artificial intelligence (AI) companies are set to explore investment opportunities in the proposed Pax Silica industrial hub later this year, according to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Philippines Inc. (FICCI). FICCI Vice President Vedant Bhardwaj said a delegation of more...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – A joint military-police law enforcement operation led to the arrest of a wanted female New People’s Army (NPA) officer and her Filipino-American (Fil-Am) companion in Cabuyao City, Laguna on Thursday. A report from the Philippine Army 2nd Infantry Division (ID) said...
The Pasay City government has launched the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) Scholarship, offering free courses in bread and pastry production, cookery, and driving, along with entrepreneurship training and livelihood support. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the scholarship...
A 25‑year‑old man died after allegedly shooting himself while practicing at a firing range inside Makati Square, Barangay San Isidro, on Wednesday afternoon, July 29. The victim, identified as Kianz, was rushed to Makati Medical Center but was declared dead on arrival around 6 p.m. from a...
A 39‑year‑old man was arrested for hacking and injuring a 10‑year‑old boy and his aunt in Marikina City on Wednesday night, July 29. On Thursday, July 30, the Marikina City Police Station said the suspect, identified as “Oben,” was arrested in an intensified follow‑up operation and...
