A man, who was arrested on Friday, Jan. 10, for the kidnapping and killing of a businessman, is also being investigated by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) for his alleged link to the 2007 Ruby Rose murder case. Photo from QCPD PIO Police identified the suspect as Victor Vidal...
Several roads in Manila will be closed to traffic for the "National Rally for Peace" organized by the Iglesia Ni Cristo at the Quirino Grandstand on Monday, Jan. 13. Motorists are advised to take note of the following road closures and re-routing details to avoid inconvenience. Road Closures...
Courtesy of the Manila Police District Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan expressed full support for the gun ban that will be implemented by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Manila Police District (MPD) in the city from Jan. 12 to June 11, in line with the upcoming 2025 national...
After nearly 21 hours of procession participated in by more than eight million devotees, Traslacion 2025 concluded without any fatalities and with fewer medical incidents reported, according to Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan. Courtesy of Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN In her...
Director Darryl Yap defended the teaser video of his upcoming film “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma” after TV host and actor Vic Sotto filed a cyber libel complaint against him. Sotto’s name was mentioned in the movie trailer, which became the basis for the 19 counts of cyber libel that he...
The Quiapo Church has confirmed that the ropes connected to the carriage of Jesus Nazareno snapped during the annual Traslacion procession, causing a delay in its pace. Courtesy of Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN According to Silgen, the communication commander of the church, the first...
A sea of devotees fills Ayala Boulevard as they participate in this year’s Traslacion, a powerful display of devotion in Manila, January 9, 2025. Thousands gather to honor Jesus Nazarene —a testament to the enduring strength of faith and tradition. (Photo by Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN)...
The image of Jesus Nazarene pass by Palanca St in Quiapo, Manila, duirng the Traslacion 2025 on January 9. (Photo by Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) As the Traslacion procession continues in Manila, the Quiapo Church has reminded the devotees to maintain a safe distance and follow the protocols set...
A fire broke out in a residential building along Concha St., Paco, Manila, on Thursday, Jan. 9. (Photo from BFP-NCR PIO) According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire started at 3:21 p.m. and quickly escalated to the second alarm at 3:25 p.m. Firefighters have yet to extinguish...
A 24-year-old woman was arrested and P6,120,000 worth of shabu was confiscated during a buy-bust operation in Quezon City on Thursday, Jan. 9. Confiscated from the suspect were 900 grams of shabu with an estimated street value of P6,120,000, a cellular phone, two gold Chinese tea bags, a green...
TV host and actor Vic Sotto filed 19 counts of cyber libel against director Darryl Yap over the trailer of his upcoming film "The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma" on Jan. 9. Accompanied by his wife, Pauleen, Vic personally went to the Muntinlupa Prosecutor’s Office to file the complaint for...
A sea of devotees fills Ayala Boulevard as they participate in this year’s Traslacion 2025, a powerful display of devotion in Manila, January 9, 2025. Thousands gather to honor Jesus Nazareno — a testament to the enduring strength of faith and tradition. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN)...