The Civil Service Commission (CSC) lauded and recognized the local government of Marikina for its excellence in human resource management after achieving Maturity Level 2 in its Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM). "This recognition by...
BACOLOD CITY – Swimmers Luis Jurado of Central Visayas and Candace Franco of Western Visayas led the march of the big winners, while a daughter of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) also rose to the occasion in the second day of the 2026 National PRISAA Games at the Panaad Park and Sports Complex...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A senior citizen was shot dead in Basilan province on Sunday evening, May 10. Police identified the victim as Gilberto Francisco Toledo. Investigation said the victim driving a motorcycle in Barangay Lanote, Isabela City when gunmen onboard a motorcycle appeared and shot him. The...
BACOLOD CITY – Bago City in Negros Occidental resumed their regular five-day work week, beginning Monday, May 11, and maintained the strict energy conservation protocols in all government offices and operations. Mayor Marina Javellana-Yao issued on Sunday, May 10, Executive Order (EO) No. 27,...
Malabon police have sounded the alarm over rising "salisi" thefts, warning that distraction gangs are prowling crowded markets and busy streets to snatch valuables from unsuspecting shoppers. Authorities said suspects typically operate by using diversion tactics such as initiating conversations,...
ILOILO CITY – A security guard shot and wounded a mall employee here on Sunday afternoon, May 10. The Iloilo City Police Office is investigating the incident. “The ICPO assures the public that we are conducting a fair, impartial, and comprehensive investigation into this incident,” said...
Taguig City has begun distributing free school packages to thousands of public school learners from Kinder to Grade 12, ensuring they are equipped ahead of the June 8 class opening. Mayor Lani Cayetano spearheaded the rollout on May 11 at Ususan Elementary School, South Cembo Elementary School,...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador Have a rare encounter with a Philippine eagle, the Philippine National Bird; dare a vertical challenge up magnificent Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak; marvel in the dazzling hues of the Waling-waling orchids, the Queen of Philippine Orchids; feast on the exotic durian,...
Eight workers were safely evacuated after a fire, reportedly caused by an overheated electric fan, broke out past midnight on Monday, May 11, inside a junk shop barracks in Barangay Gulod, Novaliches, Quezon City. Initial investigation by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) showed that a...
LUMBAN, Laguna – Police arrested a 46-year-old man wanted for rape in Dapitan City in this town on Saturday, May 9. The suspect was identified as Mardang. Police Col. Sandro Jay Tafalla, Laguna police director, said Mardang was arrested on a warrant issued by a court in Dapitan City dated Feb. 2,...
About 60 families, consisting of around 180 individuals, were displaced after a fire broke out in a residential area in Parañaque City on Sunday afternoon, May 10. According to SFO3 Giovanni Corbes, arson investigator of the Parañaque Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire started at around...
Residents and clients planning to process documents and access government services at Parañaque City Express, a one-stop shop in Ayala Malls Manila Bay, are advised to adjust their schedules, as it will temporarily suspend operations on May 11 and 12 due to office relocation. Business Permit and...
