Cause-oriented groups staged a protest at the People Power Monument on Sunday, Sept. 21, to denounce alleged corruption in flood-control projects and demand accountability from government officials and contractors reportedly involved. Protesters, composed of civic organizations, transport groups,...
Several protesters clashed with riot police officers of the Manila Police District (MPD) near the Mendiola Peace Arch in Mendiola, Manila, as they tried to breach the police barricade going to Malacañang Palace on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 21. After an intense scuffle on Ayala Bridge earlier,...
Motorists were advised to avoid White Plains Drive in Quezon City, which has become impassable since Sunday afternoon, Sept. 21, as protesters filled the road during the mass demonstration calling for accountability over alleged irregularities in flood control projects at the EDSA People Power...
More than 30 police officers and a radio reporter were hurt after young protesters wearing black masks and balaclavas tried to provoke riot police officers of the Manila Police District (MPD) near Ayala Bridge in Manila by throwing rocks at them, setting a container van on fire, and breaching the...
Hundreds of demonstrators trooped to Mendiola in Manila to air their frustration over the widespread corruption in government offices, particularly in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Sunday, Sept. 21. Despite the scorching sun and intense heat, 52-year-old Jun Zuaño and his...
Various groups gathered on Sunday, Sept. 21, to protest against corruption at the EDSA People Power Monument in White Plains, Quezon City. The program began with opening statements from Rep. Kaka Bag-ao and youth leader Elijah Canlas. “Masaya ako makakita ng maraming kabataan dito ngayon at...
The local government of Pasig on Saturday, Sept. 20, launched a prototype floating park concept to create new and sustainable open spaces for everyone, especially children and elders in the city. Mayor Vico Sotto said the initiative is part of the city’s entry to the 2025 Bloomberg Mayors...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso reminded city government personnel of their mission to serve the people and ensure their safety as mass protests against corruption in parts of Manila commenced on Sunday, Sept. 21. "Ang bilin ko lang, simple: tayo ay tutulong. Basta tayo, bilang...
More than 2,200 police personnel were deployed as early as 3 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, ahead of the scheduled prayer and indignation rally in Quezon City. Police were deployed at the Epifanio De Los Santos Avenue (EDSA) Shrine and People Power Monument, House of Representatives and Camp Crame. The...
Police have arrested a 23-year-old criminology student who allegedly killed his parents and sibling in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon last May. The suspect was apprehended in a manhunt operation in Purok 4, Barangay Uno, Malaybalay last Friday, Sept. 12. He faces parricide and murder cases and no bail...
BACOLOD CITY – Authorities rescued a policeman and his 16-year-old daughter from drowning in Barangay 5, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental on Thursday, Sept. 18. Police Lt. Col. Joem Malong, Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) spokesperson, said the 39-year-old police officer’s...
CEBU CITY – Police here are on full alert for the massive Trillion Peso March on Sunday, Sept. 21. Various sectors are protesting massive corruption in government’s infrastructure projects. Police Capt. Charisma Gonzales, information officer of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), said close to...
