Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, the hospitality arm of Megaworld, has partnered with global hospitality group Accor to convert the 1,530-room Grand Westside Hotel into Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside, which will become the largest Mövenpick hotel in the world. The 19-story, two-tower Mövenpick...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) clarified Friday, Aug. 15, that a Chinese vessel did not enter Manila Bay, contrary to reports surfacing on social media. Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS), said a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship with bow number “3306” was...
Extreme weather events battered developing countries this year despite their small contribution to climate change. The Philippines faced six successive storms in just a month which were intensified by climate crisis, the World Weather Attribution said. Top climate polluters still haven’t...
BRP Sindangan (MRRV-4407) trains her hose to MV Hynz 31 which caught fire in Manila Bay on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo: PCG) An investigation was launched by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to determine the cause of the fire that razed a dredger while in the vicinity waters of Manila Bay on Thursday,...
Banyan Tree, globally renowned for its commitment to luxury and sustainability, is set to make a grand entrance in the Philippines with the upcoming ultra-luxury development, Banyan Tree Manila Bay. Nest Seekers International, a global luxury New York-based real estate firm, continues to introduce...
MV Palawan is apprehended by Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Palawan (FPB-2401) in the vicinity of Manila Bay on Sept. 26, 2024 while carrying alleged smuggled disel fuel. (Photo: PCG) A motor vessel allegedly engaged in fuel pilferage or “paihi” system was apprehended by the Philippine Coast...
Capt. Alvin Dagalea (seated, left), commanding officer of BRP Boracay, and Capt. Vincent Laca, commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Manila (seated, right) present the arrested crew members of MV Sangko Uno at the Philippine Coast Guard headquarters in Manila on Sept. 16, 2024. (Photo: PCG) MV...
Westin Manila in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City Marriott International Philippines (MIP) hosted its inaugural Philippine Business Exchange, a two-day event designed to connect in-market customers and industry partners with exceptional experiences across its 10 properties in the country. The...
An expert has urged the reversion of 44,000 hectares or 80 percent of the ponds in the Manila Bay into mangroves to restore coastal protection, regulate flooding, control soil erosion, and promote fisheries production, which were adversely affected by “built-up structures in the name of progress...
BLEAK, DISMAL – The world-famous and majestic Manila Bay sunset is spoiled by a desolate patch of reclaimed land in Pasay City. (Photo courtesy of Lawrence T. Dy) It’s been a year since President Marcos had ordered the suspension pending review of the 22 reclamation projects in Manila...
(Arnold Quizol/MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is currently evaluating the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) of several reclamation efforts in the Manila Bay, particularly to see whether or...
Manila Bay reclamation (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) In the event that the cumulative impact assessment of reclamation efforts in Manila Bay reveals serious environmental concerns, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)...
