The Bulacan government in the Philippines allocates up to P100 million each year for relief assistance to residents affected by floods and other disasters, with half of the budget dedicated to food packs.

The bodies of three individuals who drowned in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, and Caloocan City have been recovered, according to local disaster management officials.

Floodwaters in Bulacan, Philippines, reached up to 6 feet, displacing approximately 11,000 people. The floods were caused by habagat rains, high tides, and dam discharges.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced a comprehensive feasibility study for a Bulacan flood mitigation infrastructure master plan, to be implemented by 2028, requiring P200 million.

Recent monsoon rains and typhoons have provided irrigation for rice farms in Bulacan and Pampanga. This comes despite Angat Dam's inability to supply water due to anticipated El Niño conditions.

Four police officers in Bulacan, Philippines, have been relieved from their posts following the alleged mistaken arrest of a businessman, prompting an investigation by the Philippine National Police.

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has allocated a P60-million scholarship fund to benefit 2,000 students from low-income families in Bulacan province, with an initial P10-million grant already released.

Farmers in Bulacan and Pampanga provinces are facing a dry start to the traditional wet season and rice cropping period, as water levels in Angat Dam have fallen below critical levels. This poses a challenge for agricultural production in the region.

Following a school shooting in Tacloban, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is implementing new safety measures, including deploying metal detectors in schools and reviewing violent video games. President Marcos expressed heartbreak over the incident, prompting a push for enhanced school security and digital parenting.

The former driver of Henry Alcantara, an ex-DPWH district engineer in Bulacan, testified in court that he delivered boxes, suspected to contain cash, to two former lawmakers.

Tourism in Bulacan, Philippines, is experiencing a recovery, with rivers, mountains, resorts, and festivals attracting visitors despite previous challenges like rising fuel prices.

K-pop group BTS has announced additional shows in Jakarta and Bulacan, Philippines, expanding their ongoing "Arirang" world tour to 88 performances.

In the city of Malolos, Bulacan, local weavers are transforming buri leaves into patriotic 'puni' art, including miniature Philippine flags, for the upcoming Freedom Day celebrations.

Filipino contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II was transferred from the Senate to Bulacan jail to face graft and malversation charges related to alleged irregularities in a P53.9-million project.

For decades, low-lying communities in Bulacan, Philippines, have experienced a recurring cycle of anxiety and displacement due to seasonal flooding, prompting residents to constantly monitor rising rivers and move belongings to safety.

Metro Pacific Water, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, has taken over as the interim operator of the San Jose del Monte, Bulacan water district, replacing PrimeWater.

PrimeWater lost its court temporary restraining order bids in Bulacan and Las Piñas, following the San Jose del Monte city government's takeover of its local water district in May due to widespread water service interruptions.

Tony Meloto, the founder of Gawad Kalinga, was arrested in Angat, Bulacan, on the same day a warrant was issued by a regional trial court in Malolos City, Bulacan, on charges of sex trafficking with no bail recommended.

Devotees and pilgrims gathered in Obando, Bulacan, for the annual fertility rites, seeking blessings for fertility, marriage, and abundance amid heat and landfill issues.

Local officials and artists in Pulilan, Bulacan, are working to revive the legacy of 'Posong Malaki' (big well), a water pump that served the town for decades before running dry 20 years ago.

Ramon Ang stated that SMC's involvement in building a road connecting Manila to the Bulacan airport, which will traverse the Navotas landfill, is a public service initiative rather than a business venture.

Two individuals were apprehended after allegedly threatening a motorist with a gun following a sideswiping incident in Norzagaray, Bulacan, Philippines.

CITY OF MALOLOS—Rice plants of a group of farmers in this city have been spared from the worst effects of the dry spell, particularly toward the end of the dry season cropping from January to April,…

The rare Rafflesia lagascae, known for its distinctive reddish bloom and pungent odor, continues to flourish in the forests of Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, with officials anticipating more sightings.

A 54-year-old woman who was evacuated following a fire at the Navotas sanitary landfill has died in Bulacan, with officials suspecting health complications as the cause.

Senator Revilla's camp is actively defending him in the Pandi/Bulacan flood control case, denying allegations of receiving a 30% commitment and stating that recent testimony strengthens his defense.

A landfill fire in Navotas, Metro Manila, has caused toxic smoke to spread to Bulacan villages, prompting over 3,000 residents to wear N95 masks and some families to evacuate due to health concerns.

An 18-year-old jeepney barker was arrested in Malolos City, Bulacan, on suspicion of breaking into and robbing two restaurants.

A Sandiganbayan justice in the Philippines has questioned a contractor about the identity of 'SBR,' an individual who proposed a P100-million flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan, raising concerns about the project's origins.

A National Bureau of Investigation agent testified that a flood control project in Bulacan, linked to Revilla, was tagged as 95% complete in just 21 days despite having 'minimal' to 'almost nothing' in actual construction.

Authorities in Bulacan, Philippines, are investigating the theft of sacred relics, including parts of the St. Michael Archangel image, from two churches in San Miguel.

Several sacred silver relics were reported stolen from the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Miguel Arcangel in Poblacion, San Miguel, Bulacan, on Black Saturday.

Coastal communities in Bulacan, Philippines, are advocating for the protection and restoration of mangroves, citing them as a crucial defense against persistent flooding.

Warm and humid conditions persist across the Philippines, with the state weather bureau PAGASA reporting that 67 areas are under 'extreme caution' as the heat index peaked at 41°C on Saturday, March 28.

Authorities in Bulacan are investigating political rivalry within a homeowners association as a potential motive behind the killing of Master Sgt. Jose Uring, a police officer assigned to the Bulacan Provincial Police Office.

PAOMBONG, Bulacan — A 75-year-old woman and member of a church choir was killed when a fire destroyed four houses in her family’s compound in Poblacion on Tuesday. SFO1 Jennifer Salamat, administration chief of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Paombong town, said Josephine Pineda, the lone fatality, died after returning to the burning

A police intelligence officer was shot dead by an unidentified male perpetrator at a basketball court in Guiguinto, Bulacan, Philippines.

After a 10-month manhunt, police arrested two alleged gunmen in Bulacan for the killing of a village chair in Barangay Dos, Enrile, Cagayan.

An incumbent mayor and 11 vice mayors from Bulacan on a personal trip in the Middle East when the US-Israel war against Iran broke out are now stranded in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

Bulacan police arrested five suspects involved in three separate theft cases over the weekend, including a 22-year-old identified as alias Echo.

Forty years later, Rappler reporter Patrick Cruz visits the Radio Veritas Transmitter Station in Malolos, Bulacan, which the Marcos regime tried to silence during the uprising

Police forces successfully apprehended several wanted individuals, including the second most wanted persons in Occidental Mindoro and Ilocos Sur in the Philippines, and a wanted man in the UK who was found sleeping on a roof.

Several communities in Luzon, including Calumpit, Bulacan, have been placed under a state of calamity due to severe flooding caused by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and recent tropical depressions Luis and Maymay.

Heavy flooding caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat) has impacted over 3,300 people in Oriental Mindoro and Bulacan, disrupting daily life and travel. The adverse weather also led to the cancellation of two flights and affected seven others.

A barangay chair in Bulacan, Philippines, accused of masterminding the killing of his former barangay secretary, who was also a part-time teacher, surrendered to police two days after the fatal shooting.

The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) has issued a warning regarding individuals posting online bomb threats aimed at schools, emphasizing the serious impact on daily operations and businesses.

Work at the Bulacan regional trial court was disrupted on Monday due to a bomb threat, which was later declared a hoax by authorities. The Bulacan Police Office Provincial Explosives and K9 Unit (PECU) immediately responded to the incident.

Thousands of devotees in Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines, celebrated the annual Feast of the “Krus sa Wawa” (Holy Cross). A bamboo-inspired pagoda sailed along the Bocaue River as part of the observance, highlighting simplicity and faith.

A 14-year-old Grade 10 student died after she was allegedly stabbed by a relative inside their home in Baliwag City, Bulacan, early Monday morning.

Antonio Meloto, 76, founder of Gawad Kalinga, has been moved to Bulacan Provincial Jail after a local court denied his petition for hospital arrest in connection with qualified trafficking charges.

A witness has revealed the existence of 'in-house' contractors within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Bulacan. This allegation suggests potential irregularities and favoritism in the awarding of government contracts.

A 67.93-kilometer bypass road in Bulacan, Philippines, has been completed, resolving chronic hurdles for students and teachers reaching Last Mile Schools in the region.

The top-ranked most wanted person in Occidental Mindoro was apprehended in Bulacan during a coordinated police operation on Sunday, June 14.

The Philippine National Police has mobilized tracker teams to apprehend two remaining suspects involved in a P53.9-million anomalous flood control project in Bulacan, following earlier arrests.

Metro Pacific Water (MPW) has taken over the water distribution system in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, as an interim operator to address a water supply crisis affecting over 250,000 residents.

Detained Gawad Kalinga founder Antonio “Tony” Meloto, 76, has been confined at Dr. Yanga’s Hospital in Bocaue, Bulacan, since Monday due to health concerns.

Philippine National Police arrested three individuals and confiscated P1.36 million worth of equipment in an alleged illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) operation in Bulacan.

The town of Obando, Bulacan, is set to hold its annual three-day Fertility Dance and Good Harvest Festival after air and water quality improved following weeks of smoke from a Navotas sanitary landfill blaze.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that a new flood control structure in Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines, designed to replace a 'useless' dike, is scheduled for completion by March 2027.

The 13th Mandala International Festival turned streets and walls in Pulilan, Bulacan, into vibrant canvases from May 8 to 10, showcasing art that celebrates agriculture, culture, and community life.

A witness has claimed that boxes of cash were delivered to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan office on more than ten occasions since 2021.

Around 10,000 transport sector workers in Bulacan received rice and cash diesel assistance from the provincial government and high-ranking officials' salaries.

A familiar landmark in Pulilan, Bulacan, the iconic kneeling carabao, has been transformed into a striking work of art. This makeover is in preparation for an upcoming international art festival, symbolizing life and hope.

A court was informed that late Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral included an alleged anomalous project in Pandi, Bulacan, in the 2025 budget amendments, which is central to a graft and malversation case against Senator Revilla.

A Sandiganbayan justice, prosecutors, and lawyers visited a P92.8-million flood control project site in Bulacan, confirming it to be a 'ghost project' in connection with former Sen. Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.'s corruption case.

Nineteen individuals were arrested in Bulacan, Philippines, for allegedly delivering illegal cigarettes early Tuesday morning, following a tip to police.

A state witness testified that Brice Hernandez, a former DPWH assistant district engineer in Bulacan, allegedly used a borrowed contractor's license to secure contracts worth approximately P1.8 billion.

The graft and malversation case against former senator Bong Revilla, involving an alleged P92.8-million 'ghost project' in Pandi, Bulacan, was reportedly declared 95 percent complete after just 21 days.

Police in San Miguel town, Bulacan, arrested a 47-year-old recently freed inmate for allegedly shooting a man during a robbery attempt on Maundy Thursday.

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has announced scheduled maintenance work in several areas including Manila, Laguna, Bulacan, and Cavite, to take place from April 3 to 12.

One of eight repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Middle East has found employment through a job fair organized by the Bulacan provincial government in the Philippines.

Local governments in Bulacan province, Philippines, are racing to meet a Friday deadline to submit lists of qualified tricycle drivers eligible for P5,000 in cash relief assistance from the national government.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) successfully seized fake Korean skincare products valued at over P761,400 during raids conducted in Binondo, Manila, and Marilao, Bulacan.

A discarded cigarette butt caused a grass fire that burned for over three hours in Malolos, Bulacan, near the old transmitter station of Radio Veritas along the MacArthur highway.

Authorities in Malolos City, Bulacan, are investigating at least two gasoline stations for alleged hoarding, which could lead to the revocation of their business permits.

The Sandiganbayan has set a 10-day hearing for the bail petitions filed by former senator Ramon Revilla Jr., and former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office (DEO), over their malversation case involving a ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.

A total of 56 prosecution witnesses are slated to testify in the Sandiganbayan trial concerning the alleged ghost flood-control project in Pandi, Bulacan, involving former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla and six others.

House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos III has filed a bill to criminalize road rage, following a reported incident involving a 'presidential son' and Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando on NLEx.

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday said he called Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando over a report that his convoy allegedly harassed a son of President

Angat Dam in Bulacan, Philippines, has seen its water level rise by approximately 30 meters in three weeks, reaching its minimum operating level. This increase is attributed to recent rains from Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon.

Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is expected to issue cease-and-desist orders for ongoing lakeshore projects in Taguig. This comes amidst concerns about stalled flood control projects in Bulacan and a summons for DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan to testify in a separate case.

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a 29-year-old man's body inside a burned car in Bulacan, Philippines. Police stated that two other suspects remain at large.

A 38-year-old part-time instructor was fatally shot by an unidentified gunman outside his home in Sta. Maria town, Bulacan, shortly after midnight on Thursday, July 30.

The new line is planned to run from North Avenue to Sacred Heart, reaching San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

A businessman, who claims he was mistakenly arrested in Bulacan last week, has filed administrative complaints against three police officers before the National Police Commission (Napolcom).

MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Quezon City, Valenzuela, Bulacan, and Antipolo are scheduled to face water interruptions from July 6 to 13 due to maintenance activities.

Young Filipinos in Bulacan marked the 128th anniversary of the country's liberation by watching a musical about Gen. Gregorio del Pilar, whose legacy continues to inspire courage and responsibility.

Former officials implicated in the Bulacan flood control scandal, known as the 'BGC Boys,' are facing 44 criminal tax cases for P1.68 billion in alleged tax evasion, with clearance from the Department of Justice.

School officials in Hagonoy, Bulacan, are requesting elevated school buildings to mitigate the impact of continuous tidal flooding that disrupts classes and inundates campuses.

Arrested Gawad Kalinga founder Antonio Meloto, currently hospitalized, pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on two counts of qualified trafficking before a Bulacan court.

Heavy rains from the southwest monsoon caused the Marilao River in Bulacan to overflow, inundating several areas, though the Angat Dam level remains below operating levels.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced it has leads on the location of two remaining individuals wanted by the Sandiganbayan in connection with an allegedly anomalous P53.9-million flood control project in Bulacan.

Nine out of eleven individuals facing graft and malversation charges related to an alleged anomalous flood control project in Bulacan are now in government custody following recent arrests.

A Bulacan court has issued an arrest warrant for Curlee Discaya in connection with a malversation case. The order mandates his apprehension for the alleged financial misconduct.

Cases are set to be filed on Thursday against the 'big fish' involved in the alleged flood control anomaly in Bulacan. This development follows an investigation into the corruption surrounding flood control projects.

A witness in a Tuesday hearing has implicated Alcantara and Bernardo in a flood control kickback scheme in Bulacan, casting doubt on state witnesses in a related malversation case.

CAMP GEN. ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan—A 40-year-old delivery rider was stabbed and shot dead after being mistaken for another rider in what police described as a revenge attack in Bocaue, Bulacan, Tuesday.

The annual Kneeling Carabao Festival in Pulilan, Bulacan, attracted over 30,000 attendees celebrating faith and tradition during the feast of San Isidro Labrador.

Over 100 pastors, church leaders, and religious representatives from across the Philippines gathered in Bulacan for a Bible forum organized by the International Pastors Association for Peace (IPAP), advocating for unity and peace.

A group of mothers living with HIV gathered in Bustos, Bulacan, for a spiritual retreat, seeking comfort, healing, and acceptance amidst a serene setting.

Local officials in Obando, Bulacan, Philippines, are studying the declaration of a state of calamity after smoke from a burning landfill in nearby Navotas reached several communities.

Police in Bulacan, Philippines, have arrested a 40-year-old truck driver, who is the father of the victim, and three other individuals in connection with the rape and murder of his 16-year-old daughter.

Prosecutors from the Sandiganbayan Third Division conducted an ocular inspection of a supposed P92.8-million flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan, and found no evidence of its existence.

The Bulacan provincial government has expressed full support for the Supreme Court's decision to halt quarry operations in the Angat-Bustos watershed area. Governor Daniel Fernando issued a statement backing the ruling.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has ordered a construction company to immediately cease illegal quarrying operations at the Angat River-Bustos Dam Forest Reserve in Bulacan province, citing environmental destruction.

The camp of former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. stated that no documents connect him to an alleged ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan, which an NBI agent claimed was nearly complete.

Several areas in Metro Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, and Laguna will experience power interruptions from April 7 to 12 due to scheduled maintenance activities by the Manila Electrical Company (Meralco).

CAMP GEN. ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan—Three persons were arrested on Friday for stealing P6,000 worth of electrical cables in Meycauayan City. Col.

CITY OF MAOLOS, Bulacan – Ahead of the April 10 national government distribution of Cash Relief Assistance (CRA) for transport sector workers outside the National Capital Region, the local government…

The mayor and nine councilors of Pandi, Bulacan, have pooled their March and April salaries, raising over P1.5 million to purchase rice packs for distribution to 4,000 transportation sector workers.

The prosecution asserts that Henry Alcantara's testimony confirms Zaldy Co's role as a contractor for Bulacan Projects, indicating his involvement in the construction business at that time.

Officials in Bulacan, Philippines, have requested subsidies for vulnerable groups including public utility vehicle drivers, fishermen, and farmers, ahead of a national government distribution of P5,000 to transport workers, amidst anticipated economic challenges.

Authorities in Bulacan, Philippines, have arrested a dismissed policeman and his accomplice in connection with the killing of a police officer over the weekend.

A police officer was killed and another person wounded in a gun attack during a homeowners election caucus in Guiguinto, Bulacan, on Sunday night.

CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN, Bulacan—Motorists using the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) are warned of possible travel delays due to the ongoing repair of Meycauayan Bridge. Work began with the stretch of the bridge along the right outermost southbound lane but full lane closures will be implemented from March 7 to March 13, the NLEX Corporation said

The city of San Jose del Monte in Bulacan province has declared a state of calamity as over 40,000 households grapple with a severe water crisis.

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando has resumed his official duties at the Bulacan Capitol, making his first public appearance since an alleged road rage incident involving his convoy and a son of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. came under investigation.

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez has belied a report claiming that “the convoy of a president’s son” was harassed by another convoy registered in Bulacan on Saturday evening. “No such incident involving any presidential son,” he told reporters in a Viber message. The report claimed that a passenger from the Bulacan-registered vehicle