Ortigas East, Pasig City – Runners and their energetic furry friends filled the streets with energy and enthusiasm as the 4th edition of the annual Run Ortigas kicked off early Sunday, November 16, at Ortigas East. Organized by Ortigas Land in partnership with Runrio, the premier race organizer in the Philippines, the event successfully gathered…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to acquire 2,000 new body-worn cameras before year-end, alongside plans to purchase 1,100 new patrol vehicles in 2026, as the government moves to strengthen the police force’s mobility and capabilities. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla affirmed that this push aligns with President…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is moving to file criminal and administrative charges before the Office of the Ombudsman against at least 24 local officials who defied orders and left the country as Typhoons Tino and Uwan struck. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed that the department’s investigation into the officials who…
Residents, particularly those across Luzon, are advised to brace for a notable change in weather conditions as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecast a “somewhat strong” surge of the Northeast Monsoon, locally known as amihan, beginning on Tuesday, November 18. In a weather update issued Monday morning, Pagasa specialist Dan…
The Philippines, the United States, and Japan have successfully completed their latest joint maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), showcasing deepening security ties and enhancing interoperability among the allied forces. The 13th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA), the eighth such drill conducted this year, took place over Friday and Saturday, involving major naval…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that three weather systems are expected to bring rain and cloudy skies to various parts of the Philippines. Foremost among these is the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which will trigger cloudy conditions with scattered rain and thunderstorms over Mindanao, the Negros Island Region, and Palawan. …
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced it will deploy 1,800 personnel to support the three-day anti-corruption rally organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo. The rally, set to begin on November 16 and run through November 18, is open to non-members of Iglesia ni Cristo, according to the church. MMDA personnel will handle traffic management,…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed all its units on full alert as the country prepares for the three-day assemblies of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) beginning November 16, assuring the public that safety and order remain its top priorities. In a statement, Acting PNP Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said…
A pre-trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has revoked its appointment of a second neuropsychologist in the legal proceedings targeting former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the court confirmed Thursday. The panel’s decision comes amid objections from both the defence and the prosecution regarding the expert’s suitability and impartiality. The neuropsychologist’s removal marks a significant…
For Filipinos, Christmas is never a quiet affair because of the sheer joy from being together. Christmas is laughter shared over food, children running toward twinkling lights, and families strolling hand in hand through bright streets and malls. It’s the sound of choirs, the scent of Christmas ham, the sound of church bells during Simbang Gabi and…