A day after he formally assumed the post, newly installed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Acting Secretary Roger Mercado led Friday, Oct. 15, the inspection of the ongoing Binondo-Intramuros Bridge project. (Photo from Department of Public Works and Highways) DPWH Undersecretary Emil...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo Diplomatic ties between the Philippines and China formally started in 1975, but the partnership between the two countries dates several centuries back with trade and cultural exchanges flourishing between their peoples. Since the ancient times, Chinese citizens have...
Park-goers can now visit three popular sites in the historic Walled City of Intramuros and Rizal Park in Manila starting Thursday, Sept. 16, as they reopen their doors to the public but at a limited capacity and shortened operating hours. Fort Santiago, Intramuros (Photo from Department of Tourism)...
The Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is now shaping up as its main structure is nearing completion. SHAPING UP-- The China-funded Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is now 77 percent completed as construction of its main structure in full swing. (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) Installation of fabricated precast...
SIMPLY NO PLACE LIKE MANILA An aerial perspective of the Manila City Hall Note: In this feature, when the author cites Manila, he refers to the entire megalopolis, Metro Manila or the National Capital Region. While with Filipinos in Paris, I ventured to define Manila as an insider’s city. ...
The Manila Health Department (MHD) unveiled its new health center in Intramuros, Manila on Wednesday (July 28). (Manila Public Information Office photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Vice Mayor Dra. Ma. Shielah "Honey" Lacuna-Pangan led the opening of the new health center located near the Postigo del Palacio...
Children ages five to 17 years old were prevented from entering two tourist destination sites in Manila -- the Fort Santiago and Baluarte de San Diego -- effective Tuesday, July 20. (Advisory from Intramuros Administration) In an advisory, the Department of Tourism's (DOT) Intramuros Administration...
Here's your chance to let your voice be heard There are many spots in the metro where you can really dive into heritage and breathe in culture. One of these best spots is Intramuros. Walking along the streets of one of Manila's oldest districts instantly gives you a glimpse of what the city used to...
Thousands of paintings, sculptures and archaeological specimens with a total appraised value of P118.84 million 13 years ago have not been insured by the Intramuros Administration (IA) and are exposed to the “risks of non-indemnification in cases of damage/loss” due to fortuitous events" and...
The construction of the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila is now 70 percent complete, meaning it is on the way to "substantial completion" within the fourth quarter of this year. COMING SOON -- The China-funded Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is nearing "substantial completion" after its construction...
The construction of the China government-funded Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in the city of Manila has reached a completion rate of 68 percent as of Wednesday, June 16. The Binondo-Intramuros Bridge (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) Thus, bared the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as it...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) distributed nearly P1.5 million in "ayuda" or cash aid to displaced tourism workers in the historic "Walled City" of Intramuros, Manila on Monday, May 17. The activity coincided with the reopening of two popular sites in Intramuros, which was made possible by Metro...
