Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Friday, March 13, lauded the national government for the P5,000 fuel subsidy it has allocated for tricycle drivers, providing them with much-needed reprieve from the steep surge in fuel prices caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. “We thank President...
Malacañang has declared March 27 a special non-working day in Las Piñas City in celebration of its 119th Founding Anniversary and 29th Cityhood Anniversary. Las Piñas CityApril Aguilar, said the declaration was made through Proclamation No. 1186, signed by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto...
Operatives of the Parañaque City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) arrested three drug suspects and seized P816,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation early Friday, March 13. Col. Nicolas Piñon, Parañaque City Police chief, identified the suspects as Angelo, 23, a...
An Italian senior citizen was arrested by the police for attempting to extort money from a 28-year-old businessman in Barangay San Antonio, Makati City, on Thursday, March 12. The Makati City Police identified the suspect as alias "Claudio," 74. The police said Claudio attempted to extort P80,000...
A man died after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing a pedestrian lane along Ortigas Avenue Extension in Barangay San Isidro, Taytay, Rizal, on Wednesday morning, March 11. Based on the initial investigation of the Taytay Municipal Police Station, the motorcycle, driven by “Mark,” was...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) personnel led a citywide cleanup drive on Thursday, March 12, as part of the celebration of National Women’s Month, removing graffiti and vandalism in public areas to help promote safer and more walkable streets. Dubbed Project HILAMOS, the campaign was...
The local governments of Caloocan, Malabon, and Valenzuela cities participated in the 1st Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on Thursday, March 12, to strengthen disaster preparedness and promote proper response during earthquakes. In Caloocan City, personnel of the Caloocan...
Mayor Ruffy Biazon said the city government will provide assistance to the family of a motorcycle rider who was killed when a falling tree hit him on March 11. “Lubos akong nakikiramay sa pamilya ng motorcycle rider na nasawi matapos mabagsakan ng puno sa National Rd. kagabi. Ang Pamahalaang...
The Atin Ito coalition announced on Thursday, March 12, the plans to launch its fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea next month, to deliver fuel and food assistance to fishing communities struggling with rising oil prices. The mission, themed “Balik Pag-asa” (Return of...
Metro Manila Council (MMC) President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora assured residents in Metro Manila of the national and local government 's readiness in providing assistance to individuals affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that has caused prices of crude oil in the...
By JAYFERSON COMITAN For Jerry Capino, a jeepney driver, the surging prices of diesel and oil products means a lot of belt-tightening measures, including splitting his meal in half to cope with the crisis. “’Yung isang pirasong isda na tilapia, iyon na lang ang ulam ko. Kalahati sa umaga,...
Authorities arrested a 38-year-old man wanted for allegedly stabbing his co-worker with a screwdriver during a drinking session in Marikina City in July 2025. Eastern Police District (EPD) identified the suspect as “Wally,” listed as the sixth most wanted person by the Marikina City Police...
