The San Juan City government unveiled a new technology-driven system on Tuesday, Nov. 25, to strengthen its earthquake preparedness and public safety operations. The ICT-Integrated Earthquake Response Platform was demonstrated at the Makabagong San Juan Theater. Mayor Francis Zamora said the...
BACOLOD CITY - This highly-urbanized city evacuated at least 5,000 people due to heavy flooding in several areas on Tuesday, Nov. 25, triggered by tropical depression “Verbena.” Rescuers assisted in the evacuation of affected individuals on Tuesday morning, with some residents seeking refuge in...
BAGUIO CITY – The City Health Services Office here on Tuesday once again reminded residents to watch their diet during festivities this holiday season. "We have to watch out the food we eat as we attend numerous parties," Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, city health officer, said in a phone interview....
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora has announced that the San Juan Crematorium and Columbarium will soon be built inside the San Juan City Cemetery in fulfillment of his administration 's promise of "womb to tomb" care for San Juaneños. Zamora led the groundbreaking for the P71-million...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso apologized to Manileños over the lack of Christmas decors, particularly Christmas lanterns (parol) adorned across the streets in Manila on Monday, Nov. 24, as he explained he had to prioritize the allocation of funds for social aid and the payment of...
Three persons were killed while four others were wounded after a dump truck crashed into six other vehicles on Sumulong Highway in Barangay Dela Paz, Antipolo City, on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The Antipolo City Police said the truck lost its brakes while cruising along Sumulong Highway, causing it to...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The National Bureau of Investigation-9 arrested a 20-year-old woman during an entrapment operation here on Friday, Nov. 21, for allegedly extorting P100,000 from a Philippine Coast Guard personnel. The suspect was identified as Balquis Aidarus Alih, alias Bai. She was...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government welcomed the new developments at Davao Global Township on McArthur Highway here as the township introduced at least 20 incoming business establishments during its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Sunday night, Nov. 23. DGT marked the start of the...
CEBU CITY – The city of Danao in northern Cebu province bagged five major awards in the recent awarding ceremony of the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Visayas (PDEA-7), in partnership with the Cebu City government and the Regional...
ILOILO CITY – A fact-finding team of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) initially found the alleged deduction of cash aid by barangay officials in Iloilo City to be systematic. “It makes me think it is organized and pre-planned,” said DSWD Assistant Secretary for Regional...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – More than P200,000 in reward money has been offered to persons who can provide information leading to the arrest of suspects in the murder of Barangay Councilor Julhambri Utubara here last Saturday, Nov. 22. Mayor Khymer Olaso offered P100,000. Liga ng mga Barangay President...
The Malabon Central Market was inspected by the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday, Nov. 24, to verify that vendors were complying with the city 's price freeze currently in effect. DA Assistant Secretary Atty led the inspection. Genevieve Velicaria-Guevarra, together with Assistant...
