BACOLOD CITY – With the national spotlight on flood mitigation, Mayor Greg Gasataya convened barangay leaders and key government agencies to push for a more coordinated approach in addressing this highly-urbanized city’s ongoing waste problems, one of the major causes of flooding. “Please...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team has filed its plan for the upcoming International Criminal Court hearing on the confirmation of charges against him and renewed their appeal for his interim release from detention. In a filing submitted to Pre-Trial Chamber I dated...
A woman was injured after being attacked by a couple and their house helper on Monday, August 25, inside the Ninoy Aquino Stadium at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. According to reports, the incident stemmed from tensions during a taekwondo competition, where the victim’s...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte expressed support for the directive issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which requires all national agencies to secure permits from local government units before implementing infrastructure projects. “This directive is a vital step in ensuring that every...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II urged Filipinos to embody heroism in their daily lives as this city celebrated National Heroes Day at Quezon Park on Monday, Aug. 25. Duterte reminded the public that the liberties enjoyed today were secured through the ultimate sacrifice of...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Some 300 families evacuated after a subdivision perimeter fence collapsed due to flash flood at the height of heavy rains here on Monday, Aug. 25. Floodwaters surged into Ayudahan Drive of the Ayudahan Homeowners Association and a portion of the Kalayaan Village in Barangay...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay - The Philippine National Police (PNP)-Bicol’s strict enforcement of the five-minute response policy once again proved effective after officers swiftly apprehended a stabbing suspect and saved the life of the victim in Naga City, in Camarines Sur province on Sunday afternoon,...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said the newly launched SumbongSaPangulo.ph website has provided a long-awaited list of flood control projects in the city, but emphasized the need for more detailed documents to ensure proper monitoring. In a social media post on Sunday, August 24 , the city mayor...
Southlinks Estate is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable luxury property development south of Metro Manila, aiming to set a new standard in the market with its eco-focused design. In a statement on Monday, Aug. 25, Architect Cathy Saldaña, who is leading the estate’s master plan,...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Mayor Khymer Olaso honored historic and modern heroes on National Heroes Day on Monday, Aug. 25, at Plaza Rizal here. In his message, Olaso asked Zamboanga City residents to be guided by their actions and values to make a significant contribution in building a progressive and...
A heavy afternoon downpour on Sunday, August 24, triggered the collapse of a perimeter wall in Sitio Payong, Barangay Dalig, Antipolo City, injuring a 32-year-old woman who was inside a car with her husband and one-year-old child. Exequiel Santillan recounted that he was navigating the flooded...
A 56-year-old security guard who had gone missing while on duty has been found floating in the La Mesa Dam in Quezon City on Sunday, August 24. Based on initial reports, the victim, a resident of Tondo, Manila, was last seen during his midnight shift before a co-worker noticed his absence at...
