As part of the Araw ng Pasig celebration, the city government is now accepting online registrations for its free anti-pneumonia vaccination program for 1,000 senior citizens and individuals with comorbidities on July 1. The local government said that eligible senior citizens include: •Those 60...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay on Tuesday, June 24, led the launching of the country 's very first animal care facility, marking another milestone in her administration’s commitment to promote animal welfare and foster a safe and pet-friendly environment. Located on Sultana St. in Barangay...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said over 10,000 people celebrated the city 's Wattah Wattah Festival on Tuesday, June 24, amid stricter guidelines set by the city government to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of the fiesta. Zamora said the crowd estimate was provided by the...
The Quezon City Government has earned the highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit (COA) for the fifth consecutive Unmodified Opinion for fiscal year 2024. Mayor Joy Belmonte lauded the achievement, emphasizing that the recognition goes beyond technical compliance. “This recognition...
CEBU CITY – It was a case of double whammy for this 37-year-old suspected robber. Rodaive Asintesta Belleza was accused of robbing a motorcycle delivery rider but only got P100. He was also arrested in only about three minutes after the robbery on Tuesday morning, June 24, in Barangay Talavera,...
A power bank exploded at the Roxas Airport in Capiz province on Tuesday, but no injury was reported, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said. The 72,000 milliampere-hour power bank was detected inside the baggage of a Manila-bound passenger during initial screening. It exceeded...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A councilor of Barangay Calabasa here was shot and wounded by an unidentified gunman on Monday night, June 23. Police identified the victim as Ramlie Ismula, 37. Investigation said the victim heard a series of gunshots outside his home. He fled to his outdoor kitchen but was...
BACOLOD CITY – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) assured the public there is no cause for alarm over the first confirmed case of monkeypox (Mpox) in Negros Occidental. “Indi magpakulba (Don’t be scared), said Provincial Health Officer Dr. Girlie Pinongan in a media interview Tuesday,...
BAGUIO CITY – This city received another global award for its efforts in reducing tobacco use and protecting public health. Mayor Benjamin Magalong accepted the Global Tobacco Control Champion award during the World Conference on Tobacco Control on June 23 in Dublin, Ireland. “Baguio humbly...
CEBU CITY – A 21-year-old man who was believed to be high on illegal drugs was arrested after he allegedly sexually harassed his female neighbor in Barangay Bacayan here. The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. on Monday, June 23. Police investigation showed that the complainant was sleeping in...
CEBU CITY – A 32-year-old man who had been in and out of jail was gunned down inside his house in Barangay Sambag 2 here on Monday, June 23. Police said the victim, Macgied Lavistre Villamala, was asleep when at least six persons broke into his house and repeatedly shot him. Police said the...
BACOLOD CITY – Talisay City in Negros Occidental logged its first monkeypox (Mpox) case. Mayor Neil Lizares, in a statement released on social media on Monday night, June 23, said the patient is currently in stable condition, under close medical supervision, properly isolated, and receiving...
