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4 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Aljon eguia |Jing Villamente
Public safety remains a critical issue on Philippine roads, particularly in Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfares, where public utility vehicles (PUVs) are frequently involved in serious traffic accidents. In the first quarter of the year, multiple vehicular accidents claimed innocent lives. In Caloocan City, a jeep bound for Navotas City lost control on Samson Road, ramming into at least eight vehicles and injuring nine passengers.
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4 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente
Operatives from the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) have arrested the motorcycle driver allegedly involved in a grenade-throwing incident at the parking area of White House Spa in Barangay Obrero on Wednesday afternoon. The incident, which occurred around 1:50 p.m., caused property damage. QCPD officer-in-charge P/Col.
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5 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente
After Election Day (12 May), a dozen Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) centers across Metro Manila and nearby provinces will officially kick off the expanded pilot of the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program on 13 May, offering affordable rice at just P20 per kilo to provide relief to millions of poor Filipinos. Originally launched on 1 May in Cebu City, the program was initially set for a six-month pilot in the Visayas.
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5 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Saturday warned consumers against purchasing imported white onions — typically larger than locally grown varieties — following the seizure in Pampanga of several tons of smuggled vegetables that have tested positive for salmonella and heavy metals.
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6 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) said Friday it remains committed to policing the Philippine National Police (PNP) to weed out the few bad eggs in the force. However, Napolcom emphasized that not all cases involving police officers require its direct intervention, noting that “concurrent exclusive jurisdiction” must be respected by disciplinary authorities. In a press conference at the DILG-Napolcom building in Quezon City, Napolcom Vice Chairman and Executive Officer Atty.
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6 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) denied on Friday the existence of a “padrino” system in appointing its key officials. In a press conference at the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) headquarters in Quezon City, Fire Supt. Analy Atienza, the BFP spokesperson, referred to a memorandum issued by BFP Chief Director Jesus Fernandez on 28 April.
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6 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Friday issued show cause orders (SCOs) to seven bus terminals in Pasay City, directing their management to comply with existing regulations before resuming operations. LTFRB chairperson Atty. Teofilo Guadiz III stressed that public safety and passenger convenience are the agency’s top priorities. “These terminals must prove they are ready to operate within the bounds of the law,” Guadiz said.
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6 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a thorough investigation into an alleged explosion that occurred Thursday afternoon at the parking area of Whitehouse Spa, located at 195 Scout Chuatoco, Barangay Obrero, Quezon City. According to QCPD officer-in-charge Police Col. Randy Glenn Silvio on Friday, the SIT will evaluate findings and develop a coordinated approach to the investigation. He will supervise the team, with Police Col.
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6 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente
In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to eliminate gender-based discrimination and promote women’s rights, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recognized 16 of its regional offices through the Gender and Development (GAD) Seal Certification Program. The GAD Seal Certification is a key DILG initiative designed to promote institutional gender mainstreaming within the department.
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1 week ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has dismissed a police officer who gained notoriety for publicly criticizing top officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) over their alleged involvement in the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Following deliberations on Wednesday, the Napolcom en banc found Patrolman Francis Steve Fontillas guilty of grave misconduct, conduct unbecoming a police officer and disloyalty to the government.
