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Car crashes into ambulance transporting patient in BataanRamon Efren R. Lazaro BATAAN POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE -- A car ...
05/06/2026

Car crashes into ambulance transporting patient in Bataan

Ramon Efren R. Lazaro

BATAAN POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE -- A car crashed into an ambulance transporting a patient in Mariveles town on Thursday.

Col. Marites Salvadora, Bataan police director, said the vehicular accident took place along Avenue of the Philippines and Luzon Avenue inside the Freeport Area of Bataan in Barangay Maligaya at around 12:30 pm.

Initial police investigation showed that the ambulance Mariveles Mental Wellness and General Hospital with license plate SNJ3881 and driven by Joel Olivera Sebastian was transporting a patient to the Bataan General Hospital.

Upon reaching the accident site, a Toyota Vios 1.3 M/T Sedan with license plate CAO3868 driven by Mark Joseph Gonzales Salvador, crashed and damaged the left middle portion of the ambulance while car front portion was also damaged.

The ambulance's patient was transferred to another ambulance and was rushed to the hospital.

The collision caused injuries to the ambulance driver who was was rushed to the Mariveles Mental Wellness and General Hospital for treatment while the driver of the Vios was brought to the Mariveles Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.

Photo Bataan PNP

Metro Pacific Water takes over as temporary interim water operator of CSDMRamon Efren R. Lazaro CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MON...
05/06/2026

Metro Pacific Water takes over as temporary interim water operator of CSDM

Ramon Efren R. Lazaro

CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE -- The Metro Pacific Water (MPW) has bee tapped by the city government of San Jose del Monte as its new temporary interim water operator effective yesterday (June 5).

MPW has been tapped by the city government, led by Mayor Florida Robes, to operate the water distribution in the city.

It can be recalled that Mayor Robes formally announced on May 5 that the city government will take over the operation and control of the facilities and assets of the city water district and PrimeWater due to the erratic water supply in the city.

Bryan Ocampo, information officer of the city, said MPW is a wholly owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC).

It has been appointed by the city government of San Jose del Monte to be its temporary partner for the water distribution operations of the San Jose del Monte Water District under an initial two-month consultancy contract.

The appointment of MPW as the interim partner operator of the city is based on City Ordinance No. 2026-03-012

that authorized the city government to undertake emergency procurement and appoint an interim
operator tasked to stabilize the water distribution system for as long as the emergency persists.

Under the agreement, MPW will operate the water service system on an interim basis while conducting a technical and operational assessment of its current condition.

This includes reviewing the state of pipelines, pumping stations, and other factors affecting distribution. The assessment will allow MPW and the city government to identify the causes of the water service problems and recommend investments for longer-term water infrastructure projects to improve water supply for the city residents.

"Water is among the most essential services for any growing city. The entry of Metro Pacific Water into San Jose del Monte reflects our broader commitment to support local governments in addressing critical infrastructure challenges that directly affect communities. We are here to rebuild confidence in the city's water system," MPIC chairman, president and CEO Manuel Pangilinan said.

"This milestone is not only about changing the operator. It is about restoring accountability, proper service, and dignity to every family that has long endured the city's water problems. We ask for a little time and continued cooperation as we carry out the rehabilitation and necessary changes in the system. You can be assured that your local government will not stop until we achieve the water service that every household deserves," Mayor Robes said.

Photo CSJDM Public Information Office

05/06/2026

𝐏𝐁𝐁𝐌 𝐒𝐀 𝐃𝐏𝐖𝐇: π€π˜π”π’πˆπ, ππ€π“πˆππ€π˜πˆπ 𝐀𝐍𝐆 π…π‹πŽπŽπƒ π‚πŽππ“π‘πŽπ‹ 𝐒𝐀 ππ€πŒππ€ππ†π€ π‘πˆπ•π„π‘

Iniutos ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na ayusin at patibayin ang flood control project sa Pampanga upang maprotektahan ang mga barangay sa paligid ng Pampanga River mula sa matinding pagbaha, lalo na ngayong papalapit na ang tag-ulan.

Sinabi ni Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon na sisimulan na ang upstream interventions sa Pampanga River, habang minamadali na ang paglalagay ng gabions sa bahagi ng Brgy. Candating at pagbabaon ng 24-metrong sheet piles sa Brgy. Cupang upang mapatibay ang riverwalls at protektahan ang mga flood-prone areas sa Arayat, gayundin sa mga kalapit na bayan ng Mexico at San Fernando, Pampanga.

β€œBased on the directive ni Presidente, kailangan gumawa na tayo ng mga solusyon upstream. Meron tayong limang dam at detention basins na gagawin upstream for 2027. Malaki ang maitutulong [nito] dahil doon pa lang sa itaas, napipigilan na ang daloy ng tubig pababa,” sinabi ni Secretary Dizon sa kanyang pag-inspeksyon ng mga proyekto sa lugar kasama si Vice Governor Dennis β€œDelta” Pineda.

Video credit to Fatt Labe (DPWH)

Biktima ng pagkalunod sa Bulacan, nakuha pagkalipas ng 15 oras Angelo Siapco LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS -- Habang idineklara ng ...
05/06/2026

Biktima ng pagkalunod sa Bulacan, nakuha pagkalipas ng 15 oras

Angelo Siapco

LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS -- Habang idineklara ng PAGASA ang pagsisimula ng tag-ulan, lumutang ang isang lalaking nalunod sa Calumpit River noong Miyerkules at na retrieve noong Huwebes ng hapon.

Kinilala ni Manuel Lukban Jr., provincial disaster risk reduction management officer ng Bulacan ang biktima na si Vic Manalastas, 42, residente ng Northville 9, Bayan ng Calumpit.

Nalunod ang biktima dakong alas-11:00 ng umaga noong Miyerkules at na-retrieve bandang alas-2:00 ng hapon noong Huwebes.

04/06/2026

ππ€ππŽπŽπ‘πˆπ: Sinampahan ng non-bailable na kasong graft at malversation ang mag-asawang Curlee at Sarah Discaya ng St. Timothy Construction Corp. kaugnay ng umano’y substandard na flood control project sa Brgy. Bulusan, Calumpit, Bulacan.

Magkasamang naghain ng reklamo sina Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano at Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, kasunod ng direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na tiyaking mapapanagot ang mga sangkot sa maanomalyang flood control projects.

"Big fish talaga ang mga Discaya. Ang mga Discaya parang mga Napoles 'yan dito sa flood control scam. Talagang malaking isda 'yan. 2016 pa lang, nag-ooperate na sila. Bilyun-bilyong piso ang kanilang ninakaw. At dahil do'n, grabe 'yung mga pagdurusang dinaranas ng mga kababayan natin kagaya ng sa Bulusan," sinabi ni Secretary Dizon.

Video credit to Ms. Josine Estuye (DPWH)

04/06/2026

PANOORIN: Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano dumating sa Malolos upang mag sampa ng demanda sa tinaguriang "Bigfish" ng flood control scam.

Video credit to Clarence De Guzman

Angat Dam water recedes despite rains, NIA lay out mitigation plans Ramon Efren R. Lazaro SAN RAFAEL, Bulacan --The wate...
03/06/2026

Angat Dam water recedes despite rains, NIA lay out mitigation plans

Ramon Efren R. Lazaro

SAN RAFAEL, Bulacan --The water elevation of Angat Dam continued to recede despite scattered heavy rains in the past several days.

The water level of the dam as of Wednesday morning was at 172.07 meter that is below its minimum operating level of 180 meter.

Angat supplies irrigation water to around 25,000 hectares of irrigated ricelands in Bulacan and parts of Pampanga.

As the water level of dams in Central Luzon recedes, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region 3 office has already laid out mitigation plans for irrigation supply to ricelands in the region.

Christian Manalo, NIA Central Luzon director, said that among their mitigation plans for this wet cropping season are rotational water delivery and adjustment of cropping calendar and planting pattern based on weather pattern.

Farmers are being encourage to plant early maturing rice varieties and with coordinations being made to various irrigators association and concerned agencies and local government units.

Alternative sources of irrigation water such as shallow tube wells have been taken up while requests for fuel subsidies are also being prepared.

Farmers are also encouraged to implement diversified high value crops production and at the same time apply water saving technology in their farming method.

Currently, the agency is conducting dam repairs for it's gates, irrigation structures and slope protections, Manalo added.

Central Luzon PNP all set for the coming school openingRamon Efren R. Lazaro CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga -- The Central Luzon ...
03/06/2026

Central Luzon PNP all set for the coming school opening

Ramon Efren R. Lazaro

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga -- The Central Luzon police office is all set for the opening of classes on June 8.

A total of 3,537 police personnel in the region were deployed under Oplan Balik-Eskwela 2026 to ensure the safety and security of students, teachers, and school personnel.

A total of 4,376 public and private schools will be monitored by police personnel in Central Luzon.

The regional police has established a total of 279 police assistance desks and will field 777 mobile patrols and 517 foot patrol teams to ensure police visibility throughout the region as school classes open.

Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez, Central Luzon police director said "As classes resume, our police officers will be where they are needed mostβ€”along school routes, near transport hubs, and in communitiesβ€”to ensure the safety of our learners and the peace of mind of parents and teachers."

The Top Cop of Central Luzon also emphasized the importance of close coordination with local government units, school authorities, and force multipliers to ensure a safe, orderly, and successful opening of classes throughout the region.

03/06/2026

NAPOLCOM Orders Probe, Criminal Complaint Against Cop in Viral Taguig Incident

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has ordered the investigation of a police officer involved in a viral incident in Taguig City and directed the filing of appropriate administrative and criminal charges following an initial review of the case.

NAPOLCOM Commissioner Ralph Calinisan instructed the Commission's Inspection, Monitoring and Investigation Service (IMIS) to investigate Police Corporal Simeon D Suan for possible Oppression, Grave Misconduct, and Conduct Unbecoming of a Police Officer.

The Commissioner also directed the Legal Affairs Service (LAS) to prepare and file a criminal complaint for possible violation of Republic Act No. 7438, which protects the rights of persons under custodial investigation.

The actions stem from a viral incident following a vehicular accident in Taguig City on June 2, 2026 that drew widespread public attention and raised concerns over the conduct of the police officer involved.

"That incident was public. It necessitated a public response from NAPOLCOM. Hindi pwedeng alam ng taong-bayan na nangyari ito, tapos walang makikitang aksyon ang institusyon ng gobyerno. Kailangan nating ipakita sa publiko na gumagana ang mga institusyon ng gobyerno. Uulitin ko: ang pagkuha ng tiwala ng tao ay araw-araw na tungkulin nating lahat. Tayong nasa gobyerno, araw-araw nating trabaho na patunayan na karapat-dapat tayo sa tiwalang ibinibigay sa atin ng mamamayan. We have to earn the trust of the Filipino people every single day," Commissioner Calinisan said.

As part of the investigation, the Commission is also reviewing the officer's disciplinary record. Records show that Corporal Suan was previously penalized with a 180-day suspension for Absence Without Official Leave (AWOL) in March 2024 and a one-rank demotion for Dishonesty involving the erasure of an entry in an official police blotter in June 2016.

Records further show that Corporal Suan had previously faced other administrative and criminal complaints, including allegations involving simple neglect of duty, prolonged absence without leave, grave misconduct, grave threats, grave coercion, unlawful arrest, and slight physical injuries. These cases were either dismissed, exonerated, or not pursued to completion.

The Commissioner likewise ordered a review of the circumstances surrounding Corporal Suan's return to active service despite his previous disciplinary record.

"Kung sa nakaraang mga kaso ay nakaiwas siya sa dismissal, malinaw na hindi natin hahayaang maulit iyon kung mapatutunayan ang mga bagong paglabag. Nag-AWOL na nga, nakabalik pa sa serbisyo. Isa rin iyan sa gusto kong malaman. Paano siya nakabalik? Ano ang naging batayan? Inatasan ko na ang Legal Affairs Service at ang ating mga kinauukulang tanggapan na suriin ang buong rekord at alamin kung may pagkukulang sa proseso o kung may mga bagay na dapat pang imbestigahan," Commissioner Calinisan said.

"Kapag ang isang pulis ay paulit-ulit na nasasangkot sa mga insidente at reklamo, hindi maaaring balewalain ng institusyon ang pattern na nakikita natin. Bahagi ng aming tungkulin na tiyakin na ang mga binibigyan ng kapangyarihan at awtoridad ay may sapat na disiplina, integridad, at paggalang sa batas. Kapag may dahilan para kuwestiyunin ang mga katangiang ito, kikilos ang NAPOLCOM," he added.

The concerned police officer personally appeared before NAPOLCOM during a press briefing held on June 3, 2026 to explain his side regarding the viral incident.

"Sa harap ko mismo, nakita ko ang kawalan ng paggalang at propesyonalismo na hindi dapat taglay ng isang alagad ng batas. Kung ganyan ang pag-uugali nya sa publiko at sa mga awtoridad na nag-iimbestiga, hindi sya karapat-dapat magsuot ng uniporme ng isang pulis," Commissioner Calinisan said.

The Commissioner emphasized that any amicable settlement arising from the traffic accident does not extinguish potential administrative and criminal liability.

"Magkaiba ang usapin ng aksidente at ang pananagutan ng isang pulis sa kanyang asal at kilos. Kung may paglabag, dapat itong imbestigahan at panagutan. Walang sinuman ang exempted sa accountability," he added.

Commissioner Calinisan reiterated that NAPOLCOM will pursue the case based on evidence and established facts while ensuring fairness and due process throughout the proceedings.

"Ang NAPOLCOM po ang pulis ng pulis. Nagpapasalamat po ako sa tulong at tiwalang ibinibigay ninyo sa amin upang magampanan namin ang aming tungkulin. At nangangako po kami na hindi kami magsasawang gawin ang aming mandato. Gaano man ito kahirap, gaano man ito kadelikado, ang NAPOLCOM po ninyo ay mananatiling nandito para sa inyo. Patuloy po naming ipaglalaban ang tama, pananagutin ang may pagkukulang, at pangangalagaan ang tiwala ng taong-bayan," Commissioner Calinisan emphasized.

Video credit to NAPOLCOM

03/06/2026

ππ€ππŽπŽπ‘πˆπ: Binalikan ni Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon kasama sina Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte at Project NOAH Executive Director Mahar Lagmay ang Matalahib Creek Pumping Station sa Brgy. Talayan at Brgy. Santo Domingo, Quezon City upang alamin ang progreso ng ginagawang mas maayos na pumping station, upang mapabilis ang paghupa ng lagpas-taong baha sa lugar lalo na ngayong simula na ng tag-ulan.

Video credit to Stephanie Isip (DPWH)

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