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A seven year old boy drowned when he swam in a canal in Manila due to heavy rains. The victim was identified as Jonard Pinochio who was found dead at 3:45 a.m. Friday, June 27, at the Estero de Mapua in Manila. The victim’s mother said Jonard had gone missing for five days before he was found dead at the Manila canal Friday dawn. Reports said the boy decided to swim at the Estero […]
In celebration of the Philippine Independence Day, the Pasig River ferry system is giving free rides for three destinations in Manila.
The new truck ban rule approved by the Manila Council will start today. Here are the guidelines of the new truck ban rule.
The temperature in Metro Manila as the afternoon continues to bring scattered rain showers.
After the relocation of residents in North Harbor, Tondo, Manila, the Department of Public Works and Highways started projects at the said area.
MANILA, Philippines — Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrived in Manila on Thursday for a state visit and to attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia (WEF-EA). The Indonesian Presidential Aircraft (737-800) landed at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City at about 12:50 p.m.He was welcomed by Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Education Secretary Armin Luistro, Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Luwalhati Antonino, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Francis Tolentino, Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Ma. […]
A taxi cab was crushed when a car suddenly collided with it in the corner of Taft and UN Avenue. The taxicab driver lost his consciousness as his taxi cab overturned twice. According to witnesses the car was overspeeding and ignored the red light. The passengers of the car are all minors, sparking investigation as to whether or not the driver can legally drive.
Malacañang seeks to clarify the country’s strategic alliance with the United States when President Barack Obama visits next week, with President Aquino prioritizing the security cooperation between the two countries.
Two dead bodies suspected of being victims of summary execution were found in two different location in Manila.
An explosion in Smoky Mountain Community Precinct damaged a police mobile and resulted in injuries to 3 people. The explosion was allegedly caused by a grenade. Investigations are ongoing on the said incident.
The Bureau of Customs extended the operating hours of the Port of Manila and the Manila International Container Port to help those affected by the truck ban in Manila. Customs commissioner John Sevilla said that since Thursday,operations in the two ports started at 8 am., and ended at 9 p.m. On Saturdays, operations start at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m.
The truck ban starts this Monday with those violating the ban being apprehended. They were given a ticket with a Php 5000 fine. According to the truck ban, trucks can only travel from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. A truck window was set from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
