Pasig River Gets Major Cleanup Boost from Ocean Cleanup
The Philippine government has forged a landmark five-year partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, the Rotterdam-based international environmental organization, to stop plastic waste from flowing through the Pasig River and into Manila Bay — marking one of the most significant environmental initiatives in Metro Manila in recent years. The agreement signals a major shift in the…
Manila Installs Emergency Sirens in Coastal Communities
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has ordered the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) to install air raid-type sirens across coastal communities in the city, a move aimed at strengthening early warning systems during disasters — particularly severe weather conditions that frequently affect the Philippine capital. The warning devices, presented by Moreno alongside MDRRMO…
Parañaque City Provides Free Uniforms and Shoes to Thousands of Students
Thousands of public school students in Parañaque City are receiving free school uniforms and shoes ahead of the June 8 opening of classes, providing much-needed relief to parents preparing for the new school year. Councilor Pablo Olivarez II announced that kindergarten and elementary pupils across the city’s two districts are benefiting from the program for…
Parañaque Hosts Olivarez Cup Juniors Tennis Tournament at Sucat Venues
The Dr. Pablo Olivarez Juniors Age-Group Tennis Championships are underway in Parañaque City, drawing young tennis talents from across the country to compete at two premier venues — the Olivarez Sports Center and the Parañaque Tennis Center in Sucat. According to reports, Tyrone Caro delivered a dominant performance, defeating Alejandro Duque with a flawless 6-0,…
Quezon City’s Right to Care Card: 3 Years of LGBTQIA+ Healthcare Equity
Three years after Quezon City became the first local government unit in the Philippines to pass a landmark gender-inclusive healthcare proxy policy, the Right to Care (RTC) Card program continues to empower queer couples to make medical decisions on behalf of their partners in times of incapacity. Launched in June 2023, the RTC program allows…
QC Pride Run 2026: A Colorful Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion
Thousands of runners, supporters, and advocates filled the streets of Quezon City on Saturday, June 6, for the much-anticipated Pride Run 2026 — a vibrant fun run that turned portions of Tomas Morato Avenue and the nearby Scout Streets area into a sea of rainbow colors, banners, and celebration. Organized in partnership with the Quezon…
