Photo courtesy of Liza Marcos/Instagram Malacañang said the recent meeting between First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Kris Aquino reflected cordial relations between their families despite their longstanding political rivalry. Palace press officer Claire Castro said Tuesday that the First Lady had not disclosed what she and Aquino discussed during their get-together. Castro, however, pointed to…
Senator Loren Legarda. Photo courtesy of Loren Legarda/Facebook. Senator Loren Legarda will remain on medical leave until Aug. 12 as the Senate continues proceedings in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Senate Secretary Renato Bantug said Tuesday that Legarda’s office informed him of the extension covering Aug. 11 and 12. The senator had…
Malacañang on Saturday urged government agencies to remain vigilant and proactive in responding to the potential impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that complacency could leave the country vulnerable to economic shocks. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed concerned agencies to closely monitor developments abroad and prepare measures to cushion Filipinos…
Authorities at the Clark International Airport have intercepted a shipment containing suspected shabu worth about ₱119 million, marking another major blow against the illegal drug trade entering the country through parcel deliveries. In a statement released Saturday, the Bureau of Customs–Port of Clark said the package, which originated from Las Vegas, Nevada in the United…
Former senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. and six former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office have rejected any possibility of a plea bargain in their ongoing graft case, signaling a full-blown courtroom battle over the alleged P92.8-million “ghost” flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan. During proceedings…
Security preparations are intensifying ahead of the third “Trillion Peso March” set for February 25, as the Philippine National Police confirmed it will deploy more than 11,000 officers to oversee protests and related gatherings coinciding with the anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power uprising. Police spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said the nationwide security…
Justice takes a step forward. Authorities arrested a suspect Friday evening in the killing of a policewoman and her 8-year-old son, a case that has shaken the nation. NCRPO chief Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin confirmed the arrest as follow-up operations continue. — Photo courtesy of NCRPO A major breakthrough has emerged in the brutal killing…
A TUPAD beneficiary tends to the plants at the Manila Zoo while carrying out daily duties under the Green Jobs Program from November 6 to December 9, 2025. (Photo courtesy : DOLE NCR) Inside the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden, much of the work that keeps the park alive happens away from visitors’ eyes. Behind…
(Photos by James Bulan/ManilaPIO) Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso is moving to position the city at the forefront of urban agriculture, exploring the development of a large-scale, technology-driven farming facility aimed at securing a stable and affordable food supply for Manileños. As part of the city’s preparatory work, Moreno recently inspected a roughly 23-hectare…
(Photo courtesy : Manila PIO fbpage) Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the groundbreaking of the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Flood Monitoring Command Center at the Manila North Cemetery, a project aimed at boosting the capital’s flood preparedness through real-time monitoring and faster emergency response. Moreno said the facility…