May 23, 2025

Tag: National Capital Region

  • Revolutionary Traffic Solution: MMDA and JICA Join Forces to Transform Manila’s Roads

    In a groundbreaking move to combat the notorious traffic congestion in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has inked a pivotal technical cooperation agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The ceremony, which took place at the MMDA’s headquarters in Pasig City, was marked by the signing of the…

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    Conrado Carreon

  • Malacañang Clarifies: January 27 Holiday Applies Only to Muslim Communities

    MANILA – The Palace has announced that January 27 will be observed as a holiday solely for Muslim communities, marking the celebration of Isra Wal Miraj, which commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey and Ascension. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated on Sunday that this holiday will be recognized only in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in…

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    Grace Morales

  • Police Arrest 10 for Reckless Shooting Before New Year’s Eve

    In a crackdown on dangerous behavior before New Year’s Eve, the Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested ten individuals for indiscriminate firing. The arrests included seven civilians, a security guard, a police officer from the Calabarzon Region, and a Bureau of Corrections officer from the Zamboanga Peninsula, according to PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo. From…

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    Conrado Carreon