Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Thursday, June 4, decried alleged corruption in a city barangay, saying even benefits meant for persons with disabilities (PWDs) were being stolen. Sotto clarified that he did not want to subject anyone to a “public trial,” but said he was compelled to release...
Authorities at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 arrested a Filipino passenger arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday, June 4, after discovering 8.91 kilograms of suspected high-grade marijuana, or Kush, concealed in his checked baggage. The Bureau of Customs (BOC) detected...
MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan — With brooms, mops, water pails, and grass cutters in hand, teachers, parents, community leaders, and volunteers gathered for the School-Based Brigada Eskwela kick-off ceremony at Malolos City High School (MCHS) Santisima Trinidad on Tuesday, June 2. Guided by the theme...
The Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI), under the leadership of President Gerald Uy Chan, formally donated Philippine flags and raincoats to the Quezon City local government. The turnover ceremony was attended by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and also served as an opportunity to discuss...
An 80-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, June 2, in Antipolo City, Rizal, for allegedly threatening three minors with a bolo and a rifle as they cleaned the front of their house following soil erosion. The Antipolo Component City Police Station (Antipolo CCPS) said the incident occurred around...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano spearheaded the launch of Brigada Eskwela 2026 on Wednesday, June 3, rallying the entire community to ensure schools are safe, clean, and ready for learning. Rubiano was joined by Councilor Luigi Calixto-Rubiano, teachers, parents, volunteers, local government...
Authorities seized around P4.3 million worth of illegal drugs, including cocaine, ecstasy tablets, and ketamine, from a 23-year-old suspected drug trafficker during a buy-bust operation in Makati City on Thursday, June 4. The Southern Police District (SPD) said the man, identified as “Kuya,”...
More than 67,000 learners are expected to return to public schools in Malabon City for School Year 2026–2027, as the local government and the Schools Division Office launched the 2026 Brigada Eskwela Division Kick-Off Program on Tuesday, June 2. The activity, held at Imelda Elementary School in...
Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led the Brigada Eskwela 2026 kickoff at Kapitbahayan Elementary School on Tuesday, June 2. The city government said it ensured the safety and security of all attendees, especially students, during the activity. The...
In preparation for World Environment Day on June 5, the Pasay City government has ramped up its cleanup operations along Manila Bay. The initiative underscores the city’s commitment to environmental protection and flood mitigation, reinforcing its role in safeguarding coastal ecosystems while...
Caloocan City has rolled out a major health initiative, providing residents with free diabetes medicines and chemotherapy support through its network of local health centers. According to the city’s Public Information Office, residents diagnosed with diabetes may visit the nearest health center...
The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) announced on Wednesday, June 3, that one of its police officers involved in the viral arrest of a 76-year-old barangay driver following a traffic incident in Taguig City has been placed under restrictive custody. In a statement, the Rizal PPO...
