The Parañaque City government has officially launched its “Mobile Botika,” a community-based health initiative that brings essential medicines and services directly to residents in all 16 barangays. Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the program, under the city’s flagship “Alagang...
Members of K-pop girl group Aespa, Karina and Ningning, made their first appearance at the Met Gala, stepping onto one of fashion’s most prestigious red carpets in New York City. Karina attended the event in a custom Prada ensemble, wearing a white double silk satin dress with a tablier neckline,...
A refrigerated van carrying cakes crashed into concrete and plastic barriers along the northbound lane of the EDSA-Santolan flyover in Quezon City early Tuesday morning, May 5, after reportedly experiencing brake failure. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the incident...
A 36-year-old woman was arrested for estafa after allegedly defrauding her childhood friend by issuing bounced checks as payment for luxury bags worth P150,000 in Pasig City. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) National Capital Region Field Unit apprehended the accused, identified...
To nurture young artists in various fields, 284 young Pasigueños were selected for seven free courses under the city’s Summer Art Workshop, which opened on Monday, May 4. The Pasig City Cultural Affairs (PCCA) and Tourism Office officially launched the workshop under the Pasig Creative Arts...
The Marikina City government has approved an ordinance imposing a total ban on all types of trucks passing through the Barangka Bridge. The measure, titled “An ordinance imposing a total truck ban on the use and passage of all trucks through the Barangka Bridge, providing penalties therefor, and...
A 32-year-old construction worker wanted for stealing copper materials worth P300 in Calamba, Laguna in 2021 was finally arrested in Quezon City nearly five years after the incident, police said. The suspect was nabbed on Amaloi Street in Barangay Masambong on May 1 after authorities received...
TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Calbayog has purchased 30,000 school bags for distribution to Kindergarten to Grade 6 public school pupils in 157 barangays in Calbayog. Mayor Raymund Uy has started distribution ahead of the opening of classes on June 8. There is a proposal to distribute...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Pagadian City Mayor Samuel Co is running for governor of the province of Zamboanga del Sur in the May 2028 elections. Co announced his candidacy in a press conference over the weekend and revealed possible congressional candidates – Pagadian Councilor Roger Acedillo for the...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and partners are working together to address job mismatch in Western Visayas region. DOLE-6 signed a memorandum of agreement to create the working group for the Career Development Support Program (CDSP) during the Labor Day Job Fair in...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is teaming up with Abu Dhabi-based energy transition firm Esyasoft Technologies Asia to accelerate the shift of New Clark City in Tarlac to renewable energy. In a statement, the state-run firm said BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer...
Police rescued seven minors after a viral video showed them disturbing commuters in chaotic attempt to board a jeepney along Zapote-Alabang Road in Las Piñas City. According to Las Piñas City Police chief Col. Wilson Delos Santos, the incident happened on Saturday, April 2, in front of the...
