The Philippines has sought World Bank backing for a $1-billion program aimed at tackling the country ’ s plastic waste problem, starting with Metro Manila. In a June 10 document, the World Bank said that the proposed Clean Philippines Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) is designed to improve...
The World Bank has approved a six-month extension of its $300-million loan for a delayed project aimed at strengthening Metro Manila’s preparedness for “The Big One” earthquake, after the Philippine government sought more time to implement key activities that have yet to begin. In a...
By ANGELO CAPARAS PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — The Big City remained untouchable. The National Capital Region ruled the Palarong Pambansa once again after securing its 19th straight overall championship at the conclusion of the annual grassroots tournament Sunday, May 31. NCR collected 91...
By ANGELO CAPARAS PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Soaked and completely cold, sprinters from the Big City punched through the unforgiving conditions to give the National Capital Region the highest of honors in the 2026 Palarong Pambansa on Wednesday, May 27. The Metro Stars braved the torrential...
The World Bank has cited some inroads in the long-delayed Metro Manila flood control project, which is being partly funded by a loan it approved eight years ago. "The progress is moderately satisfactory with 38 pumping station construction sites and solid waste reduction activities," the...
(File photo) Nine fire incidents were recorded by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in the National Capital Region (NCR) on the very first day of 2025, an official disclosed. BFP spokesperson Fire Senior Supt. Annalee Carbajal-Atienza said one was already confirmed while details on eight other...
Declaring a state of calamity in the National Capital Region (NCR) is a “local prerogative” and is best left to the local executives since they best know the situation on the ground, President Marcos said on Wednesday, July 24. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over the...
Malacañang announced the suspension of work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to the heavy rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon and Typhoon “Carina”. This photo shows the strong winds brought by Typhoon "Carina" toppled a tree...
Gabriela Women’s Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas (PPAB) Gabriela Women’s Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas described the newly approved P35 minimum wage increase in the National Capital Region (NCR) as an “insult”, and said that it failed to...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, Jan. 27, said the temperature in Metro Manila has dropped to 19.9°C, the lowest temperature recorded in the city as of this year. Unsplash PAGASA said it was recorded in Science Garden, Quezon...
The air temperature dropped to 20.1 degrees celsius (°C) at the Science Garden in Quezon City, on Thursday morning, Jan. 18, the lowest recorded temperature for Metro Manila so far since the start of the year. Metro Manila (Pixabay) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded a temperature of 20.2°C in Science Garden, Quezon City at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14 marking it the "coldest" day so far in Metro Manila. Metro Manila (Unsplash) Based on...
