Twenty-one candidates vying for the Miss Manila 2026 crown paid a courtesy call on Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso as part of their preparations for the city 's highly anticipated beauty pageant in celebration of the 455th Araw ng Maynila. The candidates were welcomed at...
The Manila city government has warned business owners, particularly in Binondo, against an individual allegedly posing as a city business permit inspector and soliciting money. In an advisory, the Bureau of Permits identified the individual as “Albert A. Torres,” who has been presenting himself...
A woman was injured after being struck by a metal object that fell from a construction site in Binondo, Manila, on Friday afternoon, April 10. According to responders, the incident occurred along Quintin Paredes Street. The victim, identified as 23-year-old Karyme Gido, sustained a head injury...
Binondo has been the beating heart of Manila for over four hundred years. This historic district was built on the resilience and economic aspirations of Chinese migrants and merchants who introduced a vibrant culture of commerce, cuisine, and community. Today, while most people come here for a...
The tuk-tuk driver involved in a viral road rage incident in Chinatown, Binondo, on March 6, has surrendered to authorities under the Manila Police District’s Oplan Pagtugis. The driver turned himself in on Sunday, March 8, to the Gandara Police Community Precinct (PCP) of MPD Station 11 after...
A 35-year-old alleged robbery suspect was hospitalized after he was struck by a truck driver during an attempted holdup along San Miguel Drive in San Nicolas, Binondo, Manila. The injured suspect, identified only as alias “Rey,” a resident of Binondo, sustained a head wound and injuries to his...
The Manila city government will regulate rather than prohibit street parking in Binondo, Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said, clarifying that the policy is intended to balance traffic management with the needs of businesses in the historic district. Domagoso stressed that a total parking...
Thousands of residents and tourists gathered in Binondo and other key areas of Manila on Monday night, Feb. 16, in anticipation of the Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 17. Festivities were held in major celebration hubs including Chinatown in Binondo and Escolta, drawing large crowds eager to...
Motorists are advised to expect traffic disruptions in Binondo and nearby areas as the city implements road closures and rerouting schemes for the Chinese New Year 2026 celebration on Feb. 16. Authorities said closures will begin as early as 3 a.m. and will continue throughout the evening depending...
President Marcos led the launch of Phase II of the Chinatown Revitalization Project on Friday, February 13, positioning Binondo as a cultural and economic hub anchored in heritage preservation and tourism-driven development. Speaking during the event in Manila, President Marcos said the initiative...
Before the vivid red banners and lanterns grace its lamp posts, before dancing dragons line up its streets and buildings, and before people gather and cheer for all the Lunar New Year festivities, Binondo has a peaceful nature that shows remnants of a simpler time. Even as its surroundings find...
A total of 104 individuals, including 36 minors and 43 street dwellers, were rescued in a coordinated Oplan Galugad operation conducted by the Manila Police District (MPD) Station 11 in Binondo, Manila. The operation was led by Lt. Col. Inocencio Richard Villanueva, station commander of MPD Station...
