The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that 18 areas, including Pasay City in Metro Manila, could experience a heat index reaching the “danger” threshold of 42 degrees Celsius (°C) or higher on Wednesday, April 16. Based on its...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s support for the renewal of the distribution utility’s (DU) franchise for another 25 years. In a statement on Tuesday, April 15, Meralco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Manuel V. Pangilinan commended the President...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (PPAB, Facebook) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda aired his appreciation to President Marcos after the latter reportedly signed into law one of...
President Marcos has signed into law the proposed measure that seeks to extend the franchise of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), Malacañang said. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin is seated beside President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the 9th Cabinet meeting in Malacañang. (Office of the...
Kuwaresma by Manuel Baldemor at The Manila Hotel's Art Gallery The Manila Hotel held the opening reception for Kuwaresma, a solo exhibit by acclaimed Filipino painter, sculptor, writer, and book illustrator Manuel Baldemor, on 13 April 2025, Palm Sunday, at the hotel’s Art Gallery. Kuwaresma...
As announced by the US State Department’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) the other week, following the visit to Manila of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the US government has given the go signal for the possible foreign military sale of 20 units of F-16 fighter jets to the...
Water concessionaires Maynilad and Manila Water have issued their respective water interruption advisories for their customers in Metro Manila for the Holy Week. Maynilad said Barangays Gulod, Sta. Monica, and Siena in Quezon City will experience service interruptions starting 10 p.m. on Monday,...
Get ready for an unforgettable jungle-themed escapade this Easter as Novotel Manila Araneta City brings back its most anticipated family event — Easter Safari-Venture! Taking place on April 20, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Monet 1 & 2 Ballroom, this wildly popular gathering transforms...
With summer temperatures soaring and power consumption peaking, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) recent assurance of no brownouts this season comes as a welcome relief. However, behind this assurance lies a complex energy landscape that demands closer scrutiny. While the DOE acknowledges...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has partnered with state-owned French electric utility firm Electricité de France SA (EDF) to explore the viability of nuclear energy in the Philippines. In a statement, Meralco said that it has entered into a two-year memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with EDF that...
The clamor for the return of Grammy-nominated K-pop icon BTS to the Philippines and music world was palpable at member J-Hope’s solo concert. J-Hope (제이홉) held his sold-out “Hope on the Stage” tour in Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April 12 and 13. For BTS ARMY...
A huge crowd of mass goers went to the International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City on April 12, for Palm Sunday. (Photo by NEL ANDRADE/MANILA BULLETIN) Every year, the city’s international shrine, which is commonly referred to as the Antipolo Cathedral is filled...
