The legal team of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has provided free legal assistance to residents of Barangay Sipac Almacen in Navotas City during a clean up activity.
Belmonte says QC gov’t acting swiftly to prevent spread of ASF virus
After 11 pigs from Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City tested positive for the African Swine Flu (ASF) virus, Mayor Joy Belmonte said the city government was taking all precautionary measures, and was acting swiftly to prevent the spread of infection to other areas.
PH Philharmonic Orchestra in free concert at Manila’s Kartilya ng Katipunan
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), the country’s leading symphony orchestra, will stage a free concert at the Kartilya ng Katipunan beside the Manila City Hall.
NCRPO cops neutralize high-value target in QC, seize P27-M worth of shabu
By Aaron Recuenco Police anti-narcotics agents killed a suspected drug user in a Quezon City buy-bust that also led to the confiscation of some P27 million worth of shabu on Sunday. Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), said the 50-year old suspect, identified as Edgardo Labay Alfonso, was […]
Teodoro says city gov’t to charge culprits who dumped pig carcasses on Marikina river
Marikina City Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro said the city government plans to file charges against those who improperly disposed of the 56 pig carcasses that were retrieved from Marikina River.
Belmonte vows to rid QC streets of obstructions
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has vowed to undertake the clearing of all government properties of all obstruction without bias for the poor or the rich, insisting that everybody should be given full access of public roads.
Navotas to close computer shops violating city ordinance on minors
Navotas City Mayor Tobias “Toby” Tiangco has ordered the closure of computer shops in the city that allow minors in during school hours and beyond curfew hours.
Belmonte defends her decision to release figures on ASF-affected pigs
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte insisted that the figures she cited of 11 pigs having been tested positive for the African Swine Flu (ASF) came from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), which is an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Business rivalry, grudge seen as motive behind grenade attack
Police are looking into possible business rivalry and personal grudge as motives behind the grenade attack at a restaurant in Manila on Saturday afternoon.
93 more air conditioners installed in MRT-3 trains
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Sunday that 93 new air conditioner units have been installed in the Metro Rail Transit-Line 3 (MRT3) trains.
Mehan Garden to open as public park
A newly-improved Mehan Garden in Lawton will soon be open to public, Manila Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso bared on Saturday night.
11 dead pigs test positive for ASF in QC
At least eleven dead pigs in Quezon City tested positive for African swine fever (ASF).
Police, wife, 5 men nabbed in buy-bust operation
A police officer, his wife and five persons were arrested during a buy-bust operation at an alleged drug den in Taguig City on Friday (September 13) evening.
Veterinary dept told to track down hogs afflicted with African Swine Flu in QC
A Quezon City councilor asked the City Veterinary Department to coordinate with concerned government agencies in tracking down piggeries in the locality to determine if any of the pigs are afflicted with the dreaded African Swine Flu (ASF) disease.
Mayor calls on public to help in tracing where dead pigs found at Marikina River came from
Marikina City Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro called on the public on Saturday to report to authorities any information that would help determine the source of dead pigs retrieved from Marikina River.
Fire razes QC residential area
A fire broke out at a residential area in Quezon City early Saturday morning, leaving at least 60 families affected.
Muntinlupa City small businesses provided with affordable loan facility
Hundreds of aspiring small-time entrepreneurs in Muntinlupa City could now start with their dream business without having to worry on steep loan payments after the city government recently distributed its zero-interest loan financial assistance.
Isko won’t abandon Manila, nixes run for President in 2022
Manila Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso said that he has no plans of seeking the presidency in 2022 even President Rodrigo Duterte lauded his leadership in the city.
Road repairs on EDSA, C-5 to resume over the weekend
Repair works on major roads will resume on some parts of the metropolis over the weekend, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said.
5.5-magnitude quake jolts Quezon Province
A strong earthquake measuring magnitude 5.5 struck Quezon Province Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported.