A basketball player was shot dead by the manager of a rival team during a game in Tondo, Manila on Thursday.

At least 39 families or 75 persons lost their homes in a fire that razed a residential area in Pasay City on Thursday.

After regularly placing bets for 25 years, a 61-year-old public utility driver claimed on Aug. 3 his half of the P23.06-million prize of the 6/42 Regular Lotto’s July 23 draw, an official said yesterday.

The Philippine National Police has declared Las Piñas as a “safe city” in Metro Manila.

DOH license Makati City’s first 24-hour health center has been granted a license to operate as a primary care facility by the Department of Health, the first in Metro Manila.

The Muntinlupa City government has intensified its crackdown against illegal barkers and unscrupulous taxi drivers overcharging their passengers in the city.

The Department of Transportation yesterday directed rail line officials to come up with alternatives in addressing the impending shortage of stored-value or “beep” cards in the face of a projected rise in demand.

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama signed on Thursday an ordinance, which recognizes members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community and creates a body that will protect and look after their welfare.

Two New People’s Army rebels were killed in an encounter with government troopers in Gingoog in this province on Thursday.

A German citizen wanted in his country was arrested in Romblon on Thursday.