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19/08/2024

A lady barangay councilor died instantly after being shot by riding-in-tandem suspects right in front of her 11-year-old son while they were walking home in Quiapo, Manila.

The victim was identified as Stella Mangilino Lim, 45, barangay councilor of Barangay 383 in Quiapo and residing at Carcer Street in Quiapo.

A lady barangay councilor died instantly after being shot by riding-in-tandem suspects right in front of her 11-year-old son while they were walking home in

19/08/2024

GOOD news to fur parents in Manila.

Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that the city of Manila will have its first animal shelter and clinic by next month.

Relatedly, the lady mayor also said that the city government has already found a perfect spot where the planned pet cemetery will be situated.

19/08/2024

THREE Chinese nationals who are fugitives of justice and wanted for a string of criminal cases here and in China were arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

THREE Chinese nationals who are fugitives of justice and wanted for a string of criminal cases here and in China were arrested by the Bureau of Immigration

19/08/2024

“Ang inyong determinasyon, sipag at preparasyon sa laban ay nagbunga ng kahanga-hangang kampeyonato… napakalaking karangalan ang dinala n’yo sa ating bansa at ngayon po ay nakatatak na kayo, ang inyong pangalan, sa kasaysayan ng Maynila at ng buong bansa.”

This was how Mayor Honey Lacuna welcomed Paris two-time gold medalist and Manila resident Carlos Yulo as he paid a visit to and received a hero's welcome at

19/08/2024

Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the agency has prepositioned 6,000 family food packs (FFPs) in the province of Batanes for families that may be affected by tropical storm Dindo

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the agency has prepositioned 6,000 family food packs (FFPs) in the province

19/08/2024

Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition sounded the alarm over a cute Winnie the Pooh stainless steel water tumbler that contains excessive levels of lead, violating the country’s ban on lead-containing paints.

Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition sounded the alarm over a cute Winnie the Pooh stainless steel water tumbler that contains excessive

19/08/2024

Manila, Philippines – After her successful Olympic debut in Paris and bringing home the bronze medal for the country, Filipino Olympian and boxer Aira Villegas made a short stop at the Manila Doctors Hospital for a brief meet-and-greet and presentation of the health and wellness packages, August 15, 2024. She is accompanied by her conditioning coach and her two brothers.

Manila, Philippines - After her successful Olympic debut in Paris and bringing home the bronze medal for the country, Filipino Olympian and boxer Aira

19/08/2024

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Monday (August 19) that the agency does not only use non-monetary indicators or numbers in determining whether a family is poor or not.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Monday (August 19) that the agency does not only use non-monetary

19/08/2024

ACTOR Sandro Muhlach, son of former child star Nino Muhlach, formalized his complaint against the two independent GMA contractors whom he earlier accused of sexual abuse by filing r**e charges against them before the Department of Justice (DOJ).

ACTOR Sandro Muhlach, son of former child star Nino Muhlach, formalized his complaint against the two independent GMA contractors whom he earlier accused of

19/08/2024

“We have just defeated an enemy with the POGO ban, and now some are considering resurrecting e-sabong, which is far worse because it directly targets our kababayans from all walks of life.”

Thus stressed Senator Joel Villanueva, as he registered strong objection to proposals to revive online cockfighting or e-sabong, as a way to make up for the foregone revenues due to the recent ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

“We have just defeated an enemy with the POGO ban, and now some are considering resurrecting e-sabong, which is far worse because it directly targets our

19/08/2024

Senate of the Philippines – Save the Children Philippines is urgently calling on the Senate to pass the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill without delay, addressing the escalating crisis of teenage pregnancies in the country, particularly among children aged 15 and below.

Senate of the Philippines – Save the Children Philippines is urgently calling on the Senate to pass the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill without delay,

19/08/2024

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco headed the Philippine delegation at the 27th ASEAN Directors-General of Immigration Departments and Heads of Consular Affairs Divisions of Ministries of Foreign Affairs Meeting (DGICM) held in Nha Trang, Viet Nam last August 12 to 16, 2024.

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco headed the Philippine delegation at the 27th ASEAN Directors-General of Immigration Departments and

14/08/2024

The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) recently conducted a survey from July 28 to August 2, 2024, among three key Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) organizations, revealing the top senatorial preferences of Filipino expatriates. The survey results underscore the candidates who resonate most with OFWs, particularly those committed to championing their rights and welfare.

As the Senate race draws closer, the OFW vote is expected to be a significant factor in determining the election's outcome. The survey results highlight the

14/08/2024

The City of Manila will be declaring August 4 as ‘Carlos Yulo Day’ while the double gold Olympic medalist who is a resident of Leveriza in Malate, Manila is set to be honored in Manila City Hall on Monday, August 19.

The City of Manila will be declaring August 4 as 'Carlos Yulo Day' while the double gold Olympic medalist who is a resident of Leveriza in Malate, Manila is

14/08/2024

THE athletes who represented the Philippines in the recently-concluded 2024 Paris Olympics returned home aboard a special Philippine Airlines (PAL) “homecoming” flight, which landed in Manila on August 13, 2024, Tuesday night.

THE athletes who represented the Philippines in the recently-concluded 2024 Paris Olympics returned home aboard a special Philippine Airlines (PAL)

12/08/2024

As we celebrate the founding anniversary of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) this August, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), through Sentro Rizal, presents the 7th TINGIN Southeast Asian Film Festival, showcasing a remarkable lineup of films from August 17 to 18 at the Red Carpet Cinemas, Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Admissions are free.

As we celebrate the founding anniversary of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) this August, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts

12/08/2024

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. reports another successful BIR raid against illicit v**e products last August 8, 2024. A total of 7,920 pieces of Flava and other illicit v**e products were confiscated in Taytay Tiangge Market, with an estimated P 6.82 Million in tax liability.

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. reports another successful BIR raid against illicit v**e products last August 8, 2024. A

12/08/2024

“WE feel betrayed… Ang pangit, nakakahiya.”

This was Manila third district Congressman Joel Chua’s reaction to the reported decision of ex-mayor Isko Moreno to run for mayor after losing in the 2022 Presidential elections, even if it means going up against his loyal partymate and ‘ate’, incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna.

"WE feel betrayed... Ang pangit, nakakahiya."

12/08/2024

The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) inked a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Abra (UAbra), formerly Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) and the Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST – CAR) to establish the second Natural Dyes (NatDyes) Hub in La Paz, Abra.

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) inked a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Abra

12/08/2024

Mayor Honey Lacuna called on the senior citizens of Manila to avoid altering their senior identification cards so as not to encounter any problems when presenting them for discount privileges, as she also announced that the current number of senior citizens in the city has now increased to 206,000.

Mayor Honey Lacuna called on the senior citizens of Manila to avoid altering their senior identification cards so as not to encounter any problems when

07/08/2024

Quezon City – Senator Imee Marcos and Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) President Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro

07/08/2024

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) subpoenaed the two personalities who are being accused of molestation by actor Sandro Muhlach in a formal complaint he filed earlier.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) subpoenaed the two personalities who are being accused of molestation by actor Sandro Muhlach in a formal complaint

07/08/2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, led the inauguration of the Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (IDRR-CCA) Measures in Low-Lying Areas of Pampanga Bay – Stage I completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Province of Pampanga.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, led the inauguration of the Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

07/08/2024

In an effort to ensure the inclusion of all eligible voters in the upcoming elections, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) conducted a Special Satellite Registration for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) at the Cagayan de Oro City Jail-Male Dormitory yesterday.

In an effort to ensure the inclusion of all eligible voters in the upcoming elections, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) conducted a Special Satellite

07/08/2024

A Taiwan national was nabbed at the Ninoy Aquino international Airport terminal 3 after illegal drugs were found on him.

07/08/2024

Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics has raised the alarm against the online sale of Thailand-made skin lightening products (SLPs) that are contaminated with mercury – a known chemical hazard to human health and the environment.

In a recent online market monitoring, the group identified and purchased four (4) variants of the Dr. Yanhee Facial Cream Set in blue, green, purple, and red

07/08/2024

A formal agreement was entered into by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the Philippine Coast Guard for the implementation of the expanded program for alien typing system (EXPATS)

A formal agreement was entered into by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the Philippine Coast Guard for the implementation of the expanded program for alien

07/08/2024

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. announced that a partnership between the BIR and Ateneo de Manila University – Math Department has resulted in the creation of a sophisticated algorithm that will identify Ghost Receipts with remarkable accuracy. The BIR has taken another step in its fight against Ghost Receipts and tax fraud by harnessing mathematics and data analytics.

The BIR, after the initial raid of a condominium unit where a Ghost Receipts syndicate located its operation, has consistently audited and filed criminal

31/07/2024

UNESCO and SEVENTEEN’s Global Youth Grant Scheme will support youth-led initiatives worldwide that address challenges affecting the well-being and development

31/07/2024

Following the recent death of a 37-year-old food content creator due to hemorrhagic stroke related to excessive eating while filming himself, the Department of Health is considering banning mukbang vlogs, stating its adverse impacts on the viewers’ mental and physical health.

Following the recent death of a 37-year-old food content creator due to hemorrhagic stroke related to excessive eating while filming himself, the Department