CEBU CITY – Top government officials on Friday, Aug. 22, spearheaded the launching of the second route of the Love Bus Libreng Sakay program in Cebu. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman graced the launching at...
CEBU CITY – A Mandaue City court junked an appeal that sought to overturn a previous decision finding an owner of a security agency guilty of estafa for failure to remit the deducted Social Security System (SSS) contribution of her former employee. Judge Fruto Teodorico III of the Regional Trial...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso slammed accusations of bullying made by Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua, following the mayor 's closure of an "illegal" construction project, allegedly spearheaded by the solon, in Barangay 334 on Thursday, August 21. The project was shut down...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) rolled out the second phase of the Libreng Sakay (free ride) program here on Friday, this time reintroducing the iconic Love Bus. Last month, the DOTr launched the program 's first phase, deploying eight buses that provide free service on...
ILOILO CITY – A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court (SC) questioning the Iloilo City government’s astronomical 300 percent real property tax (RPT) increase that the past and present Treñas administrations are pushing for full implementation by 2026. The Riverside Group of...
BACOLOD CITY – A 28-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her jealous husband during a heated argument in Sitio Batang, Barangay T-Hill, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Police Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental police, the couple had a...
The Manila city government conducted a Special Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council meeting at the City Hall to discuss the onslaught of heavy rains and severe flooding brought about by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Depression Isang on Friday, Aug. 22. According to...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay - The two-week Ibalong Festival 2025 officially kicked off Friday here with Mass, followed by an opening parade from Saint Raphael Church to Ibalong Park in Barangay Puro. Mayor Hisham Ismail announced temporary road closures on Saint Raphael Church, Legazpi City Boulevard, and...
The Caloocan City government deployed vehicles to provide free rides to stranded individuals in the city due to heavy rains brought about by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Depression Isang on Friday, August 22. Free rides will be available in both South and North Caloocan, covering...
Dengue cases in Quezon City have reached 6,872 from January 1 to August 18, with 23 deaths reported, according to the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD). The number is 155 percent higher than in the same period last year. Most of those affected are children aged 10 years...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso ordered the suspension of afternoon classes in the city on Friday, Aug. 22, based on the recommendation of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) due to inclement weather and flooding in the city. The mayor ordered the...
Mayor Ruffy Biazon suspended face-to-face classes in all levels in public and private schools in Muntinlupa on Aug. 22 due to bad weather. “Batay sa forecast na pinalabas ng PAGASA ngayong 5:05 AM at rainfall forecast ng DDRMO, face to face classes are suspended today in Muntinlupa City,...
