Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Wednesday, Dec. 17, the arrest of the pickpocket caught on video stealing from a passenger at the LRT Central Station. Domagoso identified the suspect as "Jerwin," a resident of Parañaque City. According to the mayor, Jerwin was arrested...
Around P1,881,560 worth of shabu was confiscated from five high-value individuals (HVIs) during a two-day buy-bust operation in San Mateo and Binangonan, Rizal, on Dec. 17 and 18. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said all operations were conducted by the respective drug enforcement...
CAVITE – Authorities arrested two high-value individuals (HVIs) and three street-level individuals (SLIs) in a buy-bust operation in Imus City, evening on Wednesday, Dec. 17. A report from the Police Regional Office 4A identified the HVIs as alias Amo and alias Sherry, and the SLIs as alias Joel,...
A fire broke out in a residential compound in Barangay Culiat, Quezon City early Thursday, Dec. 18. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to 1st alarm at 5:37 a.m. and escalated to 2nd alarm at 5:54 a.m. The blaze was declared under control at 7:23 a.m. and was...
PARIS — Employees at the Louvre Museum voted to extend a strike that has disrupted operations at the world’s most visited museum, though the venue partially opened Wednesday to allow visitors to enjoy its highlights. The museum said visitors had access to a limited “masterpiece route” which...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia— The Indian prime minister called for a strategic relationship with Ethiopia Wednesday during his first visit to the country, one of Africa 's most populous. “The Global South is writing its own destiny, and India and Ethiopia share a vision for it," Prime Minister...
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin 's demands in peace talks. U.S. President Donald Trump has unleashed an extensive diplomatic push to end nearly four years of fighting...
A one-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted by a fellow street dweller in Quezon City has been found after six days. The child, identified as Kiana Jane, was located on Tuesday night, Dec. 17, in Navotas City under the care of concerned residents who temporarily looked after her after she was...
Two more communities in Pasig City received early Christmas gifts as the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), together with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), delivered assistance to two Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP) beneficiary communities on...
The Pasig City local government continues its commitment to valuing employees who have dedicated many years to public service by granting awards and incentives to 59 retired and soon-to-retire local government employees during the Service Award for Retirees 2025 on Monday, December 15. The...
Authorities arrested two individuals, including a woman who went viral in a TikTok video, for their alleged involvement in pickpocketing and other criminal activities in Pasay City. Pasay City Police Chief Col. Joselito De Sesto identified the suspects as Richmond, 28, and Angel, 18. They were...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay urged motorists to prepare for heavy traffic on Friday, Dec. 19, as the city hosts the Grand Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars, kicking off the annual festival this year. In her statement, Binay invited the public to join the celebration of Philippine cinema...
