Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso called for stronger Manila-Beijing connectivity as he led the countdown to the Chinese New Year in Binondo on Monday night, Feb. 16. Addressing residents and visitors gathered in the world’s oldest Chinatown, Domagoso welcomed Chinese Ambassador...
The city government of Manila on Tuesday, Feb. 17, reported a steady increase in business registrations, with 1,243 establishments applying for new permits. According to the Manila City Bureau of Permits, this represents a 106.48 percent year-on-year surge in new business registrations as of Feb....
Cainta Mayor Kit Nieto joined the flag raising ceremony on Monday, Feb. 16, surprising residents as he returns from medical leave. Mayor Nieto was set to go back to office in March. To make up for the past Mondays when the usual raffle activity was suspended during his absence, Nieto handed out...
Police arrested a barista who is facing charges for rape and lascivious conduct in Taguig on Feb. 16. The Southern Police District 's District Special Operations Unit arrested the accused, identified as alias Michael, 50, in a coffee shop on Maya Street in Barangay Rizal, Taguig. The police...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has announced that three suspects are now facing two counts of murder, with no bail recommended on the killings of Police Senior Master Sergeant Diane Marie Mollenido and her son. In a statement released on Tuesday, Feb. 17, QCPD said the Special Investigation...
Several roads in the Banawe area will be temporarily closed from midnight of Feb. 17 until Feb. 18 for the QC Chinatown Chinese New Year 2026 celebration. The 24-hour road closure will affect key intersections along Banawe Street and nearby roads, as part of preparations for the festivities in the...
Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Egay Erice on Monday described the alleged irregularities in the national budget as the “greatest heist” in the country’s history and called for a full investigation. During a press conference at Kamuning Bakery Cafe in Quezon City, on Monday, Feb. 16. Erice said...
Ninety-four couples were married in the Muntinlupa City government 's "Kasalang Bayan" held on Feb. 13 at the Muntinlupa City Sports Center. Mayor Ruffy Biazon officiated the mass wedding organized by the city government 's Community Affairs and Development Office. The Muntinlupa Local...
Authorities are currently investigating a dismembered body found inside a black trash bag and stuffed inside a drum in Binondo, Manila, on Sunday, Feb. 15. The Manila Police District (MPD) said two men riding a white Mitsubishi L300 van stopped on top of Mel Lopez Bridge and instructed two...
A 39-year-old security guard is in critical condition after another man shot him multiple times following a heated argument between the two in Barangay Sto. Niño, Cainta, Rizal, on Saturday, Feb. 14. The Cainta Municipal Police identified the victim as "Jeno," a resident of Sunrise Executive...
A 17-year-old teenage boy was left severely wounded after a 22-year-old man hacked his head with an axe in Barangay Mambugan, Antipolo City, on Saturday, Feb. 14. According to the Antipolo City Component Police Station, the victim, identified as "Ruben," was on his way home after buying goods from...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has rolled out its security and traffic management plan ahead of the “Trillion Peso March” set on Feb. 25 at the EDSA People Power Monument, marking the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. Authorities said preparations include...
