The vaccination in the city of Manila will continue despite heavy rains and flooding. Residents line up even in floodwaters at the San Andres gym in Manila to get their 1st dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. (Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) "Rain and flooding will not stop us dahil hindi din...
With more Business Process Outsorcing (BPO) companies dispersing outside Metro Manila, Aboitiz-owned LIMA Land, Inc. is building a seven-tower office complex in its 30-hectare commercial zone to cope with the demand. The first structure of the complex, LIMA Tower One, will break ground later this...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is exploring options on what to do with its six-hectare Security Plant Complex (SPC), currently valued at P8 billion, in Quezon City once it has relocated its printing facility in New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. “We’re keeping our options open,” said BSP...
The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a government agency attached to the Department of Agriculture (DA), has called itself “financially fit” after consistently booking higher income throughout the COVID-19 pandemic up to the first quarter of this year. In a statement, PFDA...
I passed by early May in the Mall of Asia area and found myself just gawking and taking photos of the façade of the Ikea’s first branch in the Philippines. Construction work was still ongoing and there were so many workers all over the site in hard hats and uniforms. Last we heard, opening...
The Medical City South Luzon Complex of Hope marks its first anniversary Aerial shot of The Medical City South Luzon Complex The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges and has caused a lot of confusion and disruption in people's lives all over the world. Leaders have stepped up,...
The Office of the President has approved the request of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to lock down its facilities in Manila and Pasig City due to the rising COVID-19 cases of its employees. The lockdown will take effect on Tuesday, April 13, and will run for 10 days as both the...
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) has reported an increase in fish unloading in major ports in the country, with most of the fish brought to Navotas Fish Port Complex, the largest fish port in Southeast Asia. Based on PFDA’s weekly monitoring, there was a 3-percent increase in the...
Alex Gonzaga (left) and Zeinab Harake What can P1,000 buy in Taytay, Rizal? Recently, two of the country's popular YouTube sensations - Alex Gonzaga and Zeinab Harake - took the thrift shopping challenge in Taytay, Rizal to see what the P1,000 budget can buy in the area. In the YouTube video, the...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has suspended its operations and transactions of its payments and settlements, and the trading of the peso-US dollar, among other things, due to typhoon “Ulysses.” The BSP also announced late in the morning of Thursday that it will not be receiving cash...
Kakai Bautista is a singer, comedian, actress, and known as the country’s Dental Diva. Now, you can add another title to her name: Homeowner. In an episode on her YouTube channel, Kakai brings her signature flair and comedic timing to show viewers her life journey, specifically through three...
NSAs urged to find alternate venues for now Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez, top photo, manages a smile during yesterday’s PSA Forum webcast with hosts Randy Caluag and Judith Caringal. (FB screenshot) Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez said Tuesday that they...
