Pasig City Councilor Simon Romulo Tantoco, nephew of Rep. Roman Romulo, is among those supporting the Anti-Dynasty Bill, vowing to give up his political career once it is enacted into law. Tantoco made the statement after Councilor Volta delos Santos filed a resolution asking both the House and...
Rescuers from the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) safely extracted a man from the wreckage of his container truck after it crashed into another truck on Mel Lopez Blvd. in Manila on Tuesday night, Jan. 13. According to the rescuers, the victim sustained wounds on both...
A newly identified high-value individual (HVI) was arrested during an intelligence-driven operation that led to the seizure of P81.6 million worth of shabu in Pasay City on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto identified the suspect as "Farhanie," 26, who was arrested at...
Motorists can expect moderate to heavy traffic when the construction of a new bridge at the Muntinlupa-San Pedro, Laguna boundary starts on Feb. 1. The local governments of Muntinlupa and San Pedro advised motorists on a new traffic scheme that will be implemented due to the project. “Please...
A pickpocket notorious for victimizing passengers of public utility jeepneys (PUJ) in Makati was arrested by the Makati City Police after being caught engaged in illegal gambling last Jan. 8. The suspect was identified as "Carl," 25, and a resident of Barangay Pio del Pilar. Based on the police...
The Manila Police District (MPD) recorded a drop in crime incidents in the capital city in 2025 based on records from January to December, compared to the same period in 2024. According to MPD District Director Brig. Gen. Arnold Abad, the District Investigation and Detective Management Division...
A decade of stalled hospital projects under flawed budgeting has prompted the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to fast-track the completion of Metro Manila’s major health facilities by 2028 amid rising public demand for better hospital capacity. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the...
Police arrested a 31-year-old man who was found in possession of a firearm, a hand grenade, and about 500 bank cards during the conduct of “Oplan Sita” in Pasay City on Jan. 11. Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto identified the suspect as Arvin, a resident of Barangay 24, F.B....
Caloocan City Mayor Dale “Along” Malapitan led the recognition and awarding of cash incentives to Batang Kankaloo athletes who represented the Philippines at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Mayor Malapitan commended the athletes for their perseverance, discipline, and exceptional...
The city government of Las Piñas recognized nine city hall employees who have dedicated four decades of service during a simple awarding ceremony held at the Las Piñas City Hall quadrangle on Monday, Jan. 12. Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar led the recognition program following the regular...
Mayor Maan Teodoro on Monday, Jan. 12, vowed to support all plans and programs of the Marikina City Police Station to strengthen peace, order, and the safety of residents in the city. The partnership between the city government and the Marikina CPS was further reinforced during a New Year’s...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will undertake line reconstruction and the replacement of old and hazardous utility poles in parts of Las Piñas City on Jan. 14 and 15. The city government of Las Piñas advised affected residents to make the necessary preparations ahead of the scheduled...
