Nine individuals from a diverse range of sectors were honored as the recipients of this year’s “Gawad Parangal sa mga Natatanging Pasigueño” Awards held on the eve of the 450th anniversary of Pasig City or “Araw ng Pasig.” First held on the 421st Araw ng Pasig in 1994, the “Gawad...
Quezon City Police District (QCPD) personnel seized P3,400,000 worth of suspected shabu and arrested a man in Barangay Talipapa in Quezon City on Saturday afternoon, July 1. Lt. Col. Mark Janis Ballesteros, QCPD Talipapa Station (PS 3) commnader, identified the suspect as Ariel Dagsindal, 49, a...
The Valenzuela City government announced on Saturday, July 1, that it broke ground for the construction of a new aquatic center and columbarium in line with its goal to create more accessible and purposeful facilities and spaces for city residents. The groundbreaking ceremonies for the construction...
By Richielyn Canlas A fire hit a hotel in Malate, Manila on Sunday morning, July 2, causing over 700 employees and guests to temporarily evacuate the hotel's premises. (Juan Carlo De Vela / MANILA BULLETIN) Based on the Manila Police District (MPD) Ermita Police Station (PS5)Â report, the fire...
Photo from Manila Police District/MANILA BULLETIN A man was injured when a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank exploded in Sampaloc, Manila on Friday night, June 30. Manila Police District (MPD) Barbosa Police Station (PS14) identified the victim as Romulo Perante, 42, driver of Metro North Gas...
A day before the city formally celebrates its 450th anniversary, the Pasig local government hosted a civic parade on Saturday morning, July 1, as a tribute to the offices, departments, organizations, and other affiliated sectors that have contributed to the city's growth and success. One by one, the...
The Pasay City LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) community conducted a Pride March on Friday, June, 30 to celebrate the last day of the Pride Month. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano and the LGBTQ community/Photo from Pasay PIO Aside from the march, LGBTQ members of the community also...
The Muntinlupa City government recently held a Mega Job Fair at the Festival Mall in Alabang for various sectors of society. Included in the job fair were the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and senior citizens. Mayor Ruffy...
The Parañaque city government held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Women and Children’s Hospital (WCH) on Friday, June 30. Mayor Eric Olivarez is joined by Congressman Edwin Olivarez, OsPar-1 medical director, Dr. Jefferson Pagsisihan and Councilor Pablo Olivarez in the...
The Muntinlupa City government increased the cash incentives to athletes winning in international and local competitions including the Olympics, and Asian and SEA Games. Mayor Ruffy Biazon signed Ordinance 2023-091, passed by the Muntinlupa City Council, giving incentives and rewards to...
VIENTIANE, Laos– Laos welcomed more than 1.1 million foreign visitors in the first four months of 2023, representing an increase of 204 percent compared to the same period in 2022. The largest number of visitors came from Thailand with 430,979, followed by 224,461 from Vietnam and 223,350...
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Friday condemned the Quran-burning in Sweden, according to the official news agency IRNA. Â Â Â In an address to worshippers in the southeastern Iranian province of Kerman, he said the desecration insulted the "most valuable divine book" and...
