The Southern Police District (SPD) arrested 51 individuals during a series of intensified anti-criminality operations conducted from January 21 to 22. Brig. Gen. Randy Arceo, SPD director, said the apprehensions underscore the district’s relentless campaign against criminality in southern...
A 35-year-old Philippine Army assistant detachment commander was shot dead by three members of the CAFGU Active Auxiliary at Patrol Base Macaingalan in Barangay Puray, Rodriguez, Rizal, on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The Rodriguez Municipal Police Station (Rodriguez MPS) said the victim is an active member...
The Las Piñas City government extended assistance to youth participants stranded in Cebu after joining the Sinulog Festival. Upon learning of the situation, Mayor April Aguilar immediately directed concerned offices to arrange the return of the affected youth to Metro Manila. Airline tickets were...
The Quezon City government has launched a new scholarship program focusing on the Filipino language. Named after the father of the national language, the Manuel L. Quezon Filipino Language and Literature Scholarship Program aims to strengthen the city’s commitment to accessible education,...
The city government of Pasay has urged residents to remain vigilant against influenza-like illnesses by consistently practicing preventive health measures under the “EMI Habit” campaign. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, in partnership with the City Health Office, reminded Pasayeños...
About 172 families who lost their homes in the fire that hit a residential area in Barangay 607, Bagumbayan, Bacood, Sta. Mesa, Manila received aid from the Manila City government on Thursday, Jan. 22. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, together with Vice Mayor Chi Atienza and officials...
The city government of Pasay has extended the deadline for renewing business permits until January 30, 2026, giving business owners additional time to comply with the annual requirement. The extension was approved following the directive of Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano to give business...
A Korean national involved in an altercation following an alleged vehicular collision was arrested after police found him in possession of illegal drugs during a police patrol in Pasay City on Jan. 21. Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto identified the suspect as alias “Choi,” 40, a...
Police arrested a 22-year-old man for two cases of statutory rape when he applied for a police clearance in Taguig on Jan. 21. The accused was identified as alias Shamir, K9 handler, and a resident of Barangay Upper Bicutan, Taguig. He was arrested inside the Taguig police 's Sub-station 7...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Thursday, Jan. 22, ordered the Makati City Police to intensify their efforts in preventing crime in the city, particularly theft cases, as she underscored the city government 's commitment to peace and order. Binay made the statement following her meeting with...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Wednesday, Jan. 21, announced that the deadline for the assessment and payment of business permits, licenses, and real property taxes (RPT) of Makatizens has been extended to give them time to comply with the requirements. According to Binay, the Sangguniang...
As a way of showing support for mental health, an office of the local government of Pasig is offering free medicines to patients enrolled in the city’s Mental Health Program. As of Monday, Jan. 19, the city’s Mental Health Office said 22 types of mental health medicines are available, provided...