Wagyu beef. Photo by blackieshoot on Unsplash The Manila Hotel’s Champagne Room, often hailed as the city’s most romantic dining destination, is set to host one of its first major culinary events of the year—a celebration of Saga Wagyu and Japanese whisky. Scheduled for January 16, 2025, at 7...
China on Wednesday, Jan. 8, distanced itself from allegations that state-sponsored Chinese hackers penetrated into the Philippine government's executive branch as well as the military and stole their data. The Chinese Embassy in Manila in a statement reiterated its "consistent and clear" stand...
The United States Embassy in the Philippines will be hosting a media literacy program for content creators from Southeast Asia starting April in Manila. The embassy is inviting all emerging digital content creators to participate in the bootcamp that will run until June. The bootcamp, entitled...
Manila Electric Company's (Meralco) subsidiary, MSpectrum, Inc., has switched on a new solar rooftop facility for General Trias Water Corp. (GTWC) that will power a water pump in Cavite. Valued at P2.5 million, MSpectrum said the 33 kilowatt-peak (kWp) solar facility is designed to generate 45,350...
Acts of penance, charity works and a conference about the Virgin Mary will highlight the first Marian International Festival in the Diocese of Antipolo in Rizal Province from January 9 to January 11. The festival, to be held annually starting this year in the diocese, will be in honor of the...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has outlined 11 regulatory priorities for the first semester of 2025, with a focus on issues related to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Manila Electric Company (Meralco). In a briefing, ERC Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta said the...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has announced scheduled power maintenance in several cities, municipalities, and provinces across Luzon. Starting Wednesday, January 8, Balara, Quezon City, and Mendez-Nuñez, Indang, Cavite, will experience the first round of maintenance. This is due to pole...
United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson announced that Philippine and other foreign officials can write their messages to the late former US president Jimmy Carter in a condolence book. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson signs the book of condolences for the...
​The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed the arrival on Monday, Jan. 6, in the Philippines of several Afghan nationals who will stay in the country while waiting for their United States visas. According to DFA, "a limited number" of Afghan nationals arrived in Manila to complete...
The ambassadors of Japan and the European Union in the Philippines expressed their hopes for stronger relations in 2025. Flags of the European Union, Philippines, and Japan (Adobe Stock photos) The ambassadors of Japan and the European Union in the Philippines expressed their...
The United States Embassy in Manila has announced that it will have no operations on Jan. 9. In an advisory, the embassy said that the suspension of its consular operations will be in line with President Joe Biden's announcement of closure of the executive department of agencies as a mark...
Tucked in the heart of Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, lies one of the city’s best-kept secrets: a luxurious urban escape at The Westin Manila. From its opulent interiors to the sensory delights of its amenities and offerings, the 32-storey property promises the ultimate hospitality experience,...
