Manila Mayor Isko Moreno described the capital as an economic crossroads after reporting a 104 percent increase in new business registrations. Moreno said data from Jan. 1 to Feb. 13, showed that new business registrations more than doubled compared with the same period last year. “We grew by...
The organizers have declared “all systems go” for the People Power 40 Kick-Off Concert on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Quezon Memorial Circle. The concert, themed “Awit at Aksyon Kontra Korapsyon,” is part of activities commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution. It...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is offering septic tank cleaning services to its residential and semi-business customers this February in select parts of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Manila, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Pasay, Quezon City, Valenzuela, and Cavite Province at...
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso visited Metro Pacific Fresh Farms (MPFF) in San Rafael, Bulacan, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, as part of his administration 's bid to introduce modern urban farming technologies in Manila to curb food shortages and ensure food security in the...
The local government of Pasig conducted a free Mobile Registration Program for locally owned boats in the city, ensuring that fishermen and boat owners have seaworthy vessels that comply with international safety standards and gain legal clearance to operate in the country’s territorial waters. ...
A man was robbed, slashed on the left eye, and was almost stabbed by a robber in Barangay Muntindilaw, Antipolo City, last Feb. 15, the Antipolo City Component Police Station reported. Based on the police investigation, the victim was on his way home in Sitio Manggahan when the knife-wielding...
A man was arrested after allegedly slitting another man 's neck during a robbery hold-up in Barangay San Isidro, Antipolo City, Rizal on Sunday morning, Feb. 15. The Antipolo City Component Police Station (Antipolo CCPS) said the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. while the victim was...
A 62-year-old man died after being trapped inside a burning house in a residential area in Barangay Baesa, Quezon City, on Tuesday, Feb. 17. According to initial reports, the victim was on the third floor of the house when the fire broke out at around 5 a.m. He was later rescued by responders...
The candidate of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) for the special election to fill the vacancy in the second legislative district of Antipolo City in the House of Representatives, has issued a statement announcing his withdrawal from the March 14 congressional race. Lorenzo Juan...
Mayor Ruffy Biazon said he was not satisfied by the answers given by representatives of Maynilad Water Services about the daily water service interruptions in Muntinlupa. The water service interruptions in Muntinlupa have occurred in barangays in the past few days, angering customers. Biazon...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso called for stronger Manila-Beijing connectivity as he led the countdown to the Chinese New Year in Binondo on Monday night, Feb. 16. Addressing residents and visitors gathered in the world’s oldest Chinatown, Domagoso welcomed Chinese Ambassador...
The city government of Manila on Tuesday, Feb. 17, reported a steady increase in business registrations, with 1,243 establishments applying for new permits. According to the Manila City Bureau of Permits, this represents a 106.48 percent year-on-year surge in new business registrations as of Feb....
