An off-duty police officer who chased and helped arrest a Land Transportation Office (LTO) employee allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident in Antipolo City has been recognized for his actions. The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), led by Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan, honored...
A car caught fire while traveling along the eastbound lane of Commonwealth Avenue in Tandang Sora, Quezon City at around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16. Based on the initial investigation, the car suddenly began emitting smoke while its driver was traveling along the road before it was eventually...
Heavy rain and strong winds toppled an old sampaloc tree that blocked a road and tilted two telecommunications posts at the corner of Sct. Albano and Panay Avenue in Barangay South Triangle, Quezon City, on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 16. The tree fell at around 4 p.m., nearly hitting passing vehicles...
More than 9,000 permanent employees of the Manila city government will receive the third tranche of their salary increase starting Sept. 1, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced. Domagoso announced the weekly flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall on Monday, Aug. 17, saying the...
Dagupan City has suspended face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools, including colleges and universities, on Monday, August 17, 2026. The suspension also covers work in local and national government offices in the city, in accordance with Executive Order No. 51 issued...
City of Dreams Manila emerged as Overall Champion in the Professional Division of the 2026 Philippine Culinary Cup (PCC), besting 52 teams from hotels, restaurants and catering services. The four-day, 16th edition of the competition was held alongside the World Food Expo (WOFEX) at the SMX...
The San Juan City government will again distribute free customized rubber shoes to 13,000 K‑12 public school students, replacing the pairs previously provided, as part of its program to support learners’ school needs and help ease family expenses. Mayor Francis Zamora said the distribution...
An 18-year-old suspect was nabbed while two minors were located in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old senior high school student during a fight at a billiards establishment in Quezon City on Aug. 13. Based on the investigation, the victim was with his classmates at around 6 p.m....
A total of 174 Filipino workers were rescued from Davao Mighty Steel Corp. in Davao City after an inter-agency operation found radioactive-bearing materials, dust, fumes, wastes, and production residues at the company 's steel manufacturing facility, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime...
TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar 's 2nd District Rep. Edwin Ongchuan welcomed the recent move by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to strengthen monitoring and verification of transmission and ancillary service charges to safeguard consumers. The ERC 's action comes as Ongchuan, who...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong announced the reopening of the iconic Burnham Lake during the Baguio Charter Day celebration on September 1, after more than six months of rehabilitation to beautify, maintain safety, and modernize the Summer Capital’s most popular attraction. According to...
A man who allegedly snatched a woman’s P30,000 gold necklace in Barangay Balingasa, Quezon City, was identified and charged with Theft, police said. The victim reported the incident to a police officer at an outpost at around 4:08 p.m. on July 21 and described the suspect as wearing a gray...
