As fuel and food prices continue to rise, a youth organization in Pasig City is reviving the community pantry, first popularized during the pandemic, to help struggling transport sector drivers. In an interview with the Manila Bulletin, Mark Daniel C. Alcazar, executive director of PasigLaban...
Animal welfare group Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) extended its community outreach efforts on Saturday, March 28, by bringing its “Community PAWntry” initiative to Maginhawa Street, offering pet food assistance to struggling public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. The initiative aimed...
A man was arrested for stabbing his drinking buddy during a confrontation after the suspect allegedly slapped the victim’s live-in partner over her loud voice in Makati City on Thursday, March 26. The Makati City Police Station said the incident occurred during a drinking session involving the...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto reminded student-athletes to prioritize their education while staying active in extracurricular activities, following the city’s recognition of 268 young Pasigueño athletes who won medals at the National Capital Region (NCR) Palaro 2026. The recognition ceremony was...
The Provincial Government of Bulacan has stepped up its employment drive by hosting the Bulacan Mega Job Fair and the 2026 National Women’s Month Job Fair, creating new opportunities for job seekers in the province. Officials said the major fairs were also open to Overseas Filipino Workers...
At least 2,000 tricycle drivers in Pandi, Bulacan, each received 10 kilos of rice on Friday, March 27, through a local government initiative intended to ease the burden of rising fuel and commodity prices. Mayor Enrico Roque, together with members of the Sangguniang Bayan, spearheaded the...
Around 800 residents flocked to the first batch of Mayor Lem Faustino’s community pantry in the town of Calumpit, Bulacan, on Saturday morning, March 28. The pantry, which opened at 6:00 a.m., was organized to support drivers and commuters who have been heavily affected by soaring fuel prices...
A student was injured when two robbers struck him on the head with a gun and stole his mobile phone and wallet in Barangay Ampid 1, San Mateo, Rizal, on Thursday, March 26. According to the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO), the victim was walking along Fortunate Street on his way to...
Programs and initiatives to uplift education, healthcare, wellness, and housing for residents took center stage in San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora 's State of the City Address, delivered on the 119th San Juan Day, Friday, March 27. In his address, Zamora showcased the latest developments...
The Pasig City Regional Trial Court Branch 159 has approved the prosecution’s motion for an ocular inspection of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) properties in Metro Manila and Davao to provide a clearer understanding of the premises identified in the alleged qualified trafficking case against...
The Caloocan City government will roll out a “Libreng Sakay” program using tricycles on April 6 to assist commuters affected by rising fuel prices. Free rides will be provided during rush hours through participating Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations (TODA). Each TODA will receive P695...
The Cavite Police Provincial Office (Cavite PPO) is on full alert starting Friday, March 27, to ensure a peaceful observance of Holy Week throughout the province. Cavite PPO Director Col. Ariel R. Red has directed all municipal and component city police stations, as well as operational support...
