BACOLOD CITY – SM Foundation Inc. recently upgraded two barangay health stations here that will benefit 27,000 residents in 15 barangays. Mayor Greg Gasataya thanked the SM Foundation and said the improvements at the Mabini and ETCS stations will enhance the delivery of essential health services....
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 47 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Detroit Pistons, 114-110, in overtime on Monday night, March 30. The reigning league MVP, and strong candidate to repeat, made 12 of 19 field goals and 21 of 25 free throws. He extended his...
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that had pushed fuel prices, including liquified petroleum gas (LPG), to record highs, small eateries in Manila continue to grapple with the volatile economic situation, forcing them to turn to traditional and often cheaper alternatives just to keep...
Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso announced on Tuesday, March 31, that the city government is increasing its subsidy for jeepney drivers participating in its "Libreng Sakay" initiative from P3,000 to P3,500 following the overwhelming success of the program 's rollout and the...
A total of 23,630 beneficiaries belonging to various transport groups and sectors in Manila have received the P5,000 fuel subsidy courtesy of the national government as aid amid the skyrocketing of fuel prices caused by the Middle East war, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said on...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD) will implement water rationing beginning Thursday, April 2, at the east coast and some parts of the central areas. The measure was made after intermittent rains over the past days failed to normalize water levels at the Pasonanca Dam....
CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – Three men drowned in an irrigation canal in Barangay Naglabrahan, Science City of Muñoz, this province, on Monday, March 30. The victims were identified as Elmer, 46, a farmer; Ruben, 31, a security guard; and Jomar, 29, also a security guard. The Science City of...
ILAGAN CITY, Isabela – Two children drowned on the Cagayan River in Barangay Santa Isabel Norte here on Saturday, March 28. Police identified the fatalities as Tin and Joy, both 10-years-old. Investigation said the victims and two other children went to the river to swim. However, they were swept...
The Davao City government announced on Monday, March 30, that it is taking steps toward a more sustainable transportation system by procuring electric vehicles for its official fleet, moving away from traditional, fuel-dependent vehicles. According to Harvey Lanticse, head of the Davao City...
DAVAO CITY – The Archdiocese of Davao called on the faithful on Monday, March 30, to practice responsible travel and simplicity this Holy Week amid global hardships, including the ongoing war in the Middle East. Archbishop of Davao Romulo G. Valles reminded Catholics to do what they can to help...
SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna – A 62-year-old man was killed in a fire in Barangay II-C here on Sunday afternoon, March 29. The victim was identified as Roland. Three neighbors were injured. Investigation said the fire started at 1:10 p.m. Firemen put out the fire after two hours. Damage to property and...
The suspect in the viral “gas-and-run” incident in Balintawak, Quezon City has voluntarily surrendered and is now in police custody, authorities confirmed on Monday night, March 30. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) identified the suspect as alias “Jefferson,” 27. The suspect voluntary...
