DAGUPAN CITY – A Public Utility Driver here on Tuesday expressed deep concern over his livelihood, saying he is now unsure to continue working as rising fuel costs continue to reduce his earnings. The driver said the increase in the minimum jeepney fare from ₱13 to ₱15 effective Thursday will...
Mayor Joy Belmonte met with officials from the University of the Philippines (UP) to discuss the next steps in the proposed establishment of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Diliman. The project aims to expand access to quality and affordable healthcare services. During the meeting, officials...
BATANGAS CITY – A 47-year-old man was stabbed to death by his minor son after he was caught sniffing suspected shabu on Monday afternoon, March 16 in Barangay Santa Clara, this city. Police said the victim caught the suspect sniffing shabu, triggering a heated altercation where the suspect...
Tricycle drivers in Quezon City began receiving P5,000 in cash assistance on Tuesday, March 17, under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Fuel Subsidy Program. Beneficiaries, mostly members of various Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations (TODA), gathered at designated...
A 76-year-old senior citizen died after he was hit by a wayward container truck along Marcos Highway in Barangay Mayamot, Antipolo City, on Sunday, March 15. According to the Antipolo City Police, the truck driver stopped by the side of the road after noticing that the vehicle 's brakes had...
Tricycle drivers in Caloocan, Malabon, and Navotas Cities are set to receive P5,000 cash assistance from the national government to help ease the impact of rising fuel prices. The subsidy will be provided through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as part of efforts to support...
DAVAO CITY – Members of the city government of Davao and business and tourism stakeholders sampled cacao-infused dishes on Monday afternoon, March 16, during the launching of a culinary collaboration between two establishments here to promote the cacao industry as part of the 89th Araw ng Dabaw...
BACOLOD CITY – Bago City in Negros Occidental on Monday started the distribution of rice subsidy to nearly 3,000 members of various tricycle operators and drivers associations (TODAs) to help cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on the local public transport sector. An initial 1,245 tricycle...
Vice President Sara Duterte reaffirmed in Digos City on Monday, March 16, that the Office of the Vice President is ready to extend assistance to Filipinos affected by the conflict in the Middle East and increase in fuel and commodity prices. Duterte expressed solidarity with overseas Filipino...
The Quezon City government received the Seal of Good Education Governance (SGEG) from the Synergeia Foundation for the second consecutive year in recognition of its efforts to improve basic education programs. The award is given to local government units that demonstrate strong leadership and...
CEBU CITY – The city government of Tagbilaran officially launched the Saulog Tagbilaran 2026 on Monday, March 16. The launching, spearheaded by Mayor Jane Yap, was held as the city celebrated the 461st Blood Compact Anniversary at the Tagbilaran City Friendship Park. A Mass at the Saint Joseph...
DAVAO CITY — Vice President Sara Z. Duterte met incumbent and former members of the Davao City Council for a luncheon over the weekend as part of the activities of the 89th Araw ng Dabaw. The gathering, attended by Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo S. Duterte II, brought together local officials who...
