Angat Dam water level rises due to rains, but remains below normal

Carmela Reyes-Estrope 08/06/2026

CITY OF MALOLOS — As of Wednesday, August 5, continuous rainfall from Tropical Depression Luis and the southwest monsoon (habagat) raised the water level of Angat Dam by 7 meters, according to the City of Malolos. The…

Gawad Kalinga founder Tony Meloto arrested on trafficking charges

Carmela Reyes-Estrope 05/31/2026

CAMP GENERAL ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan—Antonio “Tony” Meloto, founder of Gawad Kalinga (GK), was arrested on Friday night on human trafficking charges related to two scholars of the nonprofit organization who had likewise accused him of sexual abuse.…

Rare Rafflesia flower blooms in Bulacan’s biodiversity sanctuary

Carmela Reyes-Estrope 04/26/2026

DOÑA REMEDIOS TRINIDAD, Bulacan — Officials said on Saturday that the rare Rafflesia lagascae, recognized for its reddish flower and strong odor, continues to grow and flourish in the forests of the town. Mayor Rolando Flores said…

Bocaue: Banned firecrackers put on display to warn public

Carmela Reyes-Estrope 12/23/2025

BOCAUE, BULACAN, Philippines — The newest additions to the list of illegal firecrackers —“Discaya” and “Zaldy Co”—were not seen during Monday’s display of banned firecrackers. The list of illegal and legal firecrackers and pyrotechnics produced in Bocaue,…

Bulacan hospital fire: ICU patient killed, 17 others rescued

Carmela Reyes-Estrope 12/08/2025

PULILAN, Bulacan—A patient confined in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) died while 17 others were safely evacuated after a fire struck a hospital in Bulacan before dawn on Monday, December 8. Reports reaching the Bulacan Provincial Disaster…

‘Most expensive’ flood control project found in Bulacan – officials

Carmela Reyes-Estrope 09/14/2025

BULAKAN, BULACAN — The ghost flood control project in this town cited in the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing over a week ago that was worth P193 million, was not only the most expensive so far of…

Couple, 8-year-old daughter killed in Bulacan fire

Carmela Reyes-Estrope 09/17/2024

BULAKAN, Bulacan — A family of three died when their house was engulfed in flames, which also destroyed three nearby business stalls in this town early Monday morning on Sept. 16. Reports received by the Bulacan Provincial…

Malolos turns ‘karatig’ jeepneys into tourist transport

Carmela Reyes-Estrope 04/24/2023

CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan, Philippines — Amid the government’s transport modernization program that will phase out traditional public utility jeeps (PUJs), this city intends to showcase these iconic jeepneys to promote its tourist destinations and its rich…

5 missing Bulacan rescuers found dead

Carmela Reyes-Estrope 09/26/2022

CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan —Authorities confirmed on Monday, Sept. 26, that the five local rescuers, who went missing, had been found dead after they drowned while responding to flood-hit villages in San Miguel town. The victims belonged…

Bride ‘marries’ slain groom in Bulacan

Carmela Reyes-Estrope 11/22/2021

CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan — What should have been the happiest day for a 29-year-old Bulacan woman turned into a grim wedding ceremony on Thursday when she took her vows beside the open coffin of her groom,…

Medical frontliners innovate in Malolos by recycling personal protective equipment

Carmela Reyes-Estrope 09/13/2021

CITY OF MALOLOS—Medical workers of the only hospital in Bulacan province serving 10 island-villages of this city and two other towns have been recycling their personal protective equipment (PPE) as they coped with meager resources while combating…

Are barangays now using surveys to push Sara’s presidential bid?

Carmela Reyes-Estrope, Leila B. Salaverria 05/31/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Are barangays being used for a survey to seek out support for the possible presidential bid of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio? Former Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño raised this issue on Twitter after…

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