DAVAO CITY – The city government of Davao will review and upgrade the implementation of the “DCplinado” module, with plans to transition the program online to broaden its reach among students in Davao City. Speaking at the Pulong-Pulong Dabawenyos on Tuesday afternoon, April 21, Councilor...
DAVAO CITY – The city government is pushing for stronger barangay level action to combat illegal recruitment and human trafficking, citing Department of Migrant Workers data showing that the city accounts for a large share of reported cases in the Davao region. Councilor Rachel Zozobrado,...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor urged the City Council on Tuesday, April 21, to pass a resolution opposing any move that could undermine Davaoeños ' security and national sovereignty. Councilor Pamela Librado-Morata, chairperson of the Committee on Labor and Employment, and on Human...
The Manila City Council has suspended two barangay officials for six months after finding them guilty of grave misconduct, gross neglect of duty, and conduct unbecoming of a public officer in connection with a case involving a minor. Both suspended officials are assigned to barangays in the...
Who takes care of the people who take care of others? At the Pasig City General Hospital (PCGH), a Healthy Workplace Program was launched to strengthen and support the health, safety, and well-being of healthcare workers who often prioritize patient care, sometimes at the expense of their own...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A doctor arrested for allegedly murdering Lamitan City, Basilan Mayor Rose Furigay in 2022 has been convicted of several counts of cyber libel. Dr. Chao-Tiao Yumol, 42, was found guilty in an April 17, 2026, decision by a Davao City Regional Trial Court and sentenced to 70 years...
The Las Piñas City government released cash aid to 3,900 senior citizens across nine barangays as part of the first-quarter social pension program for 2026. Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar said the payout, led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), was conducted at the...
The Malabon City government announced on Tuesday, April 21, the release of the second tranche of financial assistance under the 2026 Malabon Ahon Blue Card (MABC) Program, benefiting 93,727 households. The city government said the payout coincides with the Tambobong Festival 2026, a month-long...
The City Government of Pasig, Rizal Medical Center (RizalMed), and The Medical City (TMC) have formalized a partnership to strengthen organ donation efforts through the launch of the Pasig Alliance for Organ Donation and Sharing (PAODS), a citywide collaborative program aimed at improving access to...
A man was shot dead at point-blank range on Buklod ng Nayon Street in Barangay 8, Caloocan City on Monday evening, April 20. The Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) said the victim alias “Johny,” was leaning against a post around 7 p.m. when the assailant suddenly approached and fired a bullet...
A fire that broke out at a paint storage facility in Barangay Dalandanan, Valenzuela City reached second alarm before being placed under control early Tuesday, April 21. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Valenzuela City Command, Control and Communication Center, the fire was...
URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan – Six persons were killed in a fire in Zone 2, Barangay Nancayasan, this city, before dawn on Monday, April 20. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Urdaneta said the victims were three males and three females, including two 11-year-old girls. Two houses were destroyed – one...
