Category: General

Manila: Crime rate in Metro Manila dropped by 37.06 percent in the second month of 2025, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) acting chief Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin said on Sunday. In a news release, Aberin announced that the NCRPO recorded 343 focus crimes in February, a significant decrease from the 545 incidents logged during the same month last year. According to Philippines News Agency, focus crimes include murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, theft, robbery, vehicle, and motorcycle theft. Data from the Crime Information, Reporting and Analysis System showed that murder cases fell by 41.94 percent, with a reduction from

San Juan: Erica De Luna delivered a historic quadruple-double to lead De La Salle Zobel to a 114-24 dumping of Ateneo de Manila University in the UAAP Season 87 girls’ basketball tournament on Saturday at Filoil EcoOil Centre. According to Philippines News Agency, the 18-year-old guard registered 32 points, 16 rebounds, 12 steals, and 11 assists, becoming the first player across all five UAAP divisions to achieve this feat. The last recorded quadruple-double was in 2009 when Joshua Saret delivered a similar performance in the NCAA Season 86 boys’ basketball. De Luna expressed that the achievement boosts her confidence as

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) played a crucial role in the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, Malaca±ang said on Sunday. In a radio interview, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that the POGO issue was a significant reason for the Philippines’ inclusion in the grey list. According to Philippines News Agency, this move was part of a broader strategy outlined in Executive Order 33, issued by President Marcos in 2023, which sets the country’s anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation

Marikina City: Marikina City on Sunday launched its own car-free program to promote an active and healthier lifestyle among residents. According to Philippines News Agency, the program seeks to turn the portion of Gil Fernando Avenue from the corner of Guerilla Street (Xeland Marikina) to Comedor Restaurant into a pedestrian- and bike-friendly space from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. every Sunday. During this period, residents are encouraged to engage in outdoor activities, such as walking, jogging, cycling, Zumba, and other recreational exercises along the 700-meter stretch. Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, during the launch of the program dubbed “Marikina Together:

Cavite: Three Vietnamese nationals were arrested in Cavite for allegedly practicing medicine without the necessary licenses and permits, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) reported Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, the CIDG identified the arrested foreigners as Julie Nguyen, Luna Pham, and Ryan Truong. The arrests took place on February 27 at a beauty lounge in Imus City. The three individuals were apprehended for violating Republic Act 2382, also known as The Medical Act. The suspects reportedly introduced themselves as doctors and performed various medical procedures, including stem cell treatments, hair regrowth therapies, body sculpting, and biostimulation collagen