(Photos by: Kervin Valerio/PIA-NCR) The Philippine Information Agency – National Capital Region (PIA Metro Manila) has reinforced its role in advancing transparent and inclusive public health governance as it continues its active participation in the Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC) of the Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium, more commonly known as Tala Hospital….
(Photo courtesy : PIA fbpage) First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos led the ceremonial turnover of newly built vendor kiosks at the Pasig River Esplanade on Tuesday, underscoring the administration’s push to marry livelihood generation with the long-term revival of the country’s most iconic waterway. The kiosk turnover forms part of the Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli (PBBM)…
(Photo courtesy : Malabon City Government fbpage) The City of Malabon reaffirmed its vision of service-driven and future-ready governance as Mayor Jeannie N. Sandoval successfully delivered the two-part Ulat sa Malabueño, a comprehensive report that highlighted both the city’s concrete accomplishments and its evolving identity. The first part of the address unfolded as a morning…
(Photo courtesy : Manila PIO fbpage) Crime incidents in Manila declined by more than 13 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting reductions in both index and non-index offenses, based on data presented by the Manila Police District during its first Command Conference for 2026. Figures reported by MPD chief Police Brigadier General Arnold…
(Photo courtesy : DENR CAR fbpage) The Cordillera Administrative Region has recorded a dramatic rise in waterbird populations, with more than 45,000 birds documented during the 2026 Asian Waterbird Census, a development that conservation officials say reflects the improving condition and growing ecological value of wetlands in the region. The annual census was carried out…
(Photo courtesy : MMDA) The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute have reinforced their collaboration to strengthen traffic management and flood control across Metro Manila, signaling a deeper push toward science-based solutions for the capital’s growing urban challenges. The renewed partnership was discussed during a meeting led by MMDA…
(Image courtesy of Amier Angel Asejo/Office of the Governor of Albay) Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 as it continues to exhibit intensified magmatic unrest, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Saturday, citing ongoing lava effusion, elevated gas emissions, and persistent surface hazards. Phivolcs said Mayon’s current activity is characterized by…
Kanlaon Volcano continues to show signs of increased unrest but remains at Alert Level 2, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Saturday, as monitoring data point to persistent internal activity beneath the volcano. Based on observations over the past 24 hours, Phivolcs recorded three volcanic earthquakes, all of which were strong…
(Photo courtesy : PIA) The Marikina City government has rolled out a fresh round of tax relief measures aimed at easing the financial burden on small neighborhood businesses, particularly sari-sari stores and carinderias, for Tax Year 2026. Mayor Maan Teodoro signed two new ordinances granting qualified micro-entrepreneurs full exemption from business permit fees and local…
(Photo courtesy : PIA) The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Department of Energy have formalized a partnership aimed at tackling Metro Manila’s growing landfill crisis through a waste-to-energy program that will convert residual waste into usable power. The memorandum of agreement was signed on Tuesday by MMDA Chairman Don Artes and Energy Secretary Sharon…