Philippines
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– The digital overhaul of modern barbershop
Felipe & Sons is bringing the “barberdashery” into the digital age, using a reliable tech foundation to make sure their old-school service stays seamless for the modern man. The first time you walk into a Felipe & Sons, you’re greeted by a very specific smell: a mix of leather, cedarwood, and the kind of talcum
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17 arrested over ‘illegal’ LPG refilling, rebranding in Caloocan — NCRPO
Published May 2, 2026 12:14pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Saturday arrested 17 individuals for the alleged illegal refilling and rebranding liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks in Sta. Quiteria Road, Caloocan City. According to
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Lacson Vows Flood Control Scandal Probe Will Continue Despite Suppression Attempts
“I called the flood control scandal ‘Napoles 2,’ but this is much worse, and it’s no laughing matter,” he added, referring to the pork barrel scam involving businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles in the early 2010s. The senator said the controversy has already left a deep imprint on public consciousness, citing the lives and livelihoods allegedly affected
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2 robbery suspects nabbed after chase in Pasig
Authorities recovered a cache of contraband from the suspects, including one .45-caliber handgun, one .22-caliber handgun, one fragmentation grenade, and approximately 15 grams of suspected shabu. A Yamaha Aerox motorcycle believed to have been used as a getaway vehicle was also seized. The suspects are currently undergoing inquest proceedings and are facing multiple charges, including
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– Quezon City logs peaceful Labor Day
Published May 2, 2026 11:01 am The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) monitored the Labor Day rally in line with the 124th Labor Day celebration on May 1, 2026, from the District Tactical Operations Center (DTOC) at Camp Karingal, Quezon City, ensuring real-time oversight of activities at Welcome Rotonda, Barangay Don Manuel. (Photo courtesy of QCPD)
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– ‘Every Court Is Home Court’: Jordan Brand returns with DAYO23 Streetball Invitational for its third year
Published May 2, 2026 10:54 am MANILA – Jordan Brand takes streetball culture to new heights with the return of the DAYO23 Streetball Invitational on June 6 and 7, continuing its mission to spotlight the best of Filipino streetball culture. Dayo is where hometown heroes go head-to-head with the legends of tomorrow, with rising stars from
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EDSA Guadalupe, other NCR roads undergo road reblocking
Published May 2, 2026 7:58am Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Part of EDSA, particularly in Barangay Guadalupe, Makati City, as well as a few other roads in the National Capital Region have been scheduled to undergo road reblocking and other works this
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Comelec extends work-from-home Mondays in May
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) is extending its remote work arrangement every Monday until the month of May with the State of National Energy Emergency yet to be lifted. In a public advisory, the Comelec said all its offices shall remain close every Monday of May with its employees adopting a work-from-home arrangement. “In support
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– MPD: Mendiola off-limits on Labor Day
Published May 1, 2026 10:11 am FILE PHOTO: A barricade of barbed wire and empty cargo containers is installed in Mendiola, Manila as a preventive security measure amid a large rally. (Photo taken by JL Abrina/MANILA BULLETIN) The Manila Police District (MPD) announced that no group was granted a permit to hold a rally on Mendiola Street
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– QCPD on full alert for Labor Day
Published May 1, 2026 08:31 am (Photo courtesy of QCPD) The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has placed its entire force on full alert and deployed security units across the city to ensure peace and order during the Labor Day observance. QCPD Chief Police Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio said the heightened security status took effect
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– Riding-in-tandem yields shabu, grenade in Pasig Oplan Sita
Published May 2, 2026 08:13 am Two armed men riding a motorcycle were arrested after attempting to evade an Oplan Sita operation in Pasig City on Friday, May 1, leading to the confiscation of suspected shabu, firearms, and a hand grenade. Two men allegedly linked to a string of robberies in Quezon City, San Juan, and
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– What can we expect from this new hospital building in Quezon City?
St. Luke’s topping-off ceremony provides a peek at what’s to come Published Apr 30, 2026 10:42 pm At A Glance St. Luke’s Quezon City’s North Hospital Building will soon be home to over 132 patient rooms, expanded outpatient, diagnostic, and therapeutic areas, advanced surgical suites, and dedicated spaces for specialized care services. SOON TO RISE An
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– Venchi opens at SM Mall of Asia with Philippine-exclusive ube gelato
Italian chocolatier debuts third Philippine store with signature chocolates and a Chocogelateria concept in Pasay Published Apr 30, 2026 11:34 pm “You don’t need to finish the entire chocolate,” says our host during the opening of Venchi—their third branch—at SM Mall of Asia last Thursday, April 30. There was a chocolate tasting portion during the event,
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Muntinlupa Offers Free Breast Cancer Screening: Mammograms, Ultrasound and Biopsy for Women
“I had to pay more than P8,000 for my annual mammogram and ultrasound today. In Muntinlupa City, women who have a breast lump detected during a clinical breast examination at a local health center or the Sentrong Aruga para sa Kababaihan (SAK), the city provides free mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy if needed,” she added. Reyes-Biazon
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US Embassy warns citizens amid intensified anti-NPA ops in PH
The U.S. Embassy in Manila. (File photo from Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines — The US Embassy in Manila issued a security alert on Friday, warning Americans of heightened risks in parts of the Philippines following intensified military operations by government forces against communist insurgents. The embassy noted that US citizens have been present during