Photo by MPIO fb page Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to press forward with major city-funded infrastructure projects in 2026, vowing that political pressure or intimidation would not derail programs meant to directly benefit Manileños. Moreno said the city government remains focused on initiatives tied to education and housing, stressing…
Malacañang on Friday said Commissioner Rossana A. Fajardo has completed her mandate at the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) after finishing the financial forensic review of funds tied to projects under investigation, as the ICI moves to finalize its reports for submission to the Office of the Ombudsman and other agencies. Presidential Communications Office (PCO)…
Quezon City — The Department of Health has placed key specialty hospitals on heightened alert as the holiday season brings a predictable rise in medical emergencies, assuring the public that both the Philippine Heart Center and the National Kidney and Transplant Institute are fully prepared to respond to urgent cases. Health Secretary Ted Herbosa personally…
Photo PIA fb page President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined Filipinos across the country in marking Christmas, reflecting on the birth of Jesus Christ as a moment of faith, gratitude, and renewed hope. He urged the nation to pause amid the celebrations and recognize the deeper meaning of the season, one rooted in love, humility,…
(Photo DENR fb page) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has called on Filipinos to mark the Christmas season with greater environmental responsibility, urging households to reduce waste and adopt more sustainable habits during the holidays. In a reminder issued on Christmas Eve, the DENR noted that garbage generation typically surges during the festive…
Two alumni of Universidad de Manila delivered pride to the country after securing bronze medals at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games held in Thailand. Jason Baucas, a Bachelor of Physical Education graduate from the Class of 2019, earned a bronze medal in Wrestling, Greco-Roman Men’s 77kg, showcasing grit and strength against the region’s best competitors….
The Supreme Court affirms the murder conviction of the three Caloocan policemen for the death of 17-year-old Kian Delos Santos in Caloocan City on 2017. In a ruling by the Second Division, police officers Arnel Oares, Jeremias Pereda and Jerwin Cruz were convicted of murder and sentenced to reclusion perpetua, or up to 40 years…
The Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island registered multiple ash emission on Monday December 22, 2025 Two episodes of ash emission were monitored near the summit of the volcano Monday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. In a Facebook post, PHIVOLCS said that the volcano emitted ash between 9:01 a.m. to 9:29…
Veteran Actor Bing Davao has passed away today. December 20, 2025. He was 65 years old. According to his niece, the actor’s passing was due to cardiac arrest. Bing is the older brother of another veteran actor, Ricky Davao who also passed away May this year.
The Catholic priest was found guilty beyond reasonable doubt of raping a 16-year-old student-scholar. On December 17, the Baguio City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 2 convicted Father Mark Batolne with three counts of rape. Batolne was sentenced to reclusion perpetua for each of the three counts, with each term carrying 20 to 40 years,…