The Makati City government on Wednesday, June 17, began distributing the first tranche of the Solo Parent Subsidy, with P5,000 credited directly to the verified GCash accounts of 2,584 registered solo parents. The beneficiaries comprise the initial batch of recipients whose applications were...
Brutalist architecture is gaining renewed appreciation for its clean, functional design and strong visual identity. Known for its exposed concrete and geometric forms, the style has attracted a new generation of architects, designers, and enthusiasts who value its straightforward approach to...
From 1976 to 2014, Mandarin Oriental stood at the center of Manila’s social and cultural landscape for generations. Designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin, it emerged as one of Manila’s most enduring social landmarks, hosting generations of influential figures from across the worlds of...
The strand of global music labeled as Latin Pop is now firmly part of the mainstream. One only has to look at artists like Shakira and Bad Bunny, who regularly perform at major international sporting events, to see how far the genre has come. Even those who are not avid fans would likely recognize...
The Philippines can play a leading role in the global nuclear energy renaissance if it succeeds in developing a skilled workforce capable of supporting a safe, secure, and modern nuclear sector, a United States (US) Embassy official said on Thursday, June 11. During the Nuclear Workforce...
Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. will officially reopen the Mandarin Oriental Manila in Makati City on Dec. 14, 2026, marking the luxury hospitality brand’s return to the country’s financial capital 12 years after closing its original location. “When you go on the website, you’ll see that...
Five individuals were arrested in Barangay Poblacion, Makati City on Sunday, June 7, after a foreign tourist reported being harassed while walking along Kalayaan Street. According to the Makati City Police Station, the suspects -- males aged 18 to 23 -- were apprehended at around 9:45 a.m. near...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Saturday, June 6, announced that the city is closer to attaining full drug-cleared status after Barangay Guadalupe Viejo, the last of its 23 barangays, earned official certification. Barangay Guadalupe Viejo was declared drug-cleared following the validation and...
Authorities seized around P4.3 million worth of illegal drugs, including cocaine, ecstasy tablets, and ketamine, from a 23-year-old suspected drug trafficker during a buy-bust operation in Makati City on Thursday, June 4. The Southern Police District (SPD) said the man, identified as “Kuya,”...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Wednesday, June 3, said the city government paid Makati Life Medical Center a total of P741,473,673.34 for various medical services provided to patients under the Makati Health Plus Program or the Yellow Card. The payment covered medical services rendered since the...
What began as a vibrant and colorful Pride Night celebration in Makati City was cut short after a generator set allegedly caught fire, prompting organizers to end the event ahead of schedule early Sunday, May 31. The Pride Night, organized by LoveYourself Inc., is a community celebration of...
The Makati City government on Thursday, May 28, began distributing mid-year cash incentives worth ₱6,000 to 59,414 registered Blu Card holders in the city through electronic payment channels. On Friday, May 29, Makati Mayor Nancy Binay said the city has allocated P356.48 million for the mid-year...
