World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM), one of the country’s most prominent event venues, is embarking on a ₱3-billion expansion to increase capacity and meet the growing demand for international exhibitions and trade shows. WTCMM said in a statement that the investment will expand its total...
SINGAPORE — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is confident that more private-sector bidders will participate in the Philippines’ upcoming railway public-private partnership (PPP) projects as the government increasingly taps multilateral development banks (MDBs) to provide financing...
Water supply is gradually returning to the majority of affected households in Sampaloc, Manila, on Wednesday, June 17, after Maynilad Water Services Inc. successfully re-pressurized its primary distribution lines following a major leak. The unexpected service interruption hit the area after field...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Wednesday, June 17, the arrest of five vendors who were caught selling approximately P950,000 worth of expired food products and household merchandise inside a busy establishment at Plaza Miranda in Quiapo, Manila. Joint operatives from...
Manila has emerged as the world’s leading domestic and operational center for financial services talent, with real estate consultancy Colliers citing the Philippine capital’s deep pool of skilled workers and growing role as a destination for global capability centers (GCCs) serving major...
A water outage lasting over 30 hours, compounded by repeated pipe bursts that caused flooding, made life difficult for several barangays in Sampaloc, Manila, fueling residents’ anger over delayed advisories and sluggish response. The service interruption, caused by a damaged water line,...
Malacañang has declared June 24, 2026, a special non-working day in both Manila and San Juan, allowing residents to fully participate in their respective celebrations: the capital’s 455th founding anniversary and San Juan’s Wattah Wattah Festival. In Manila, the holiday marks the "Araw ng...
How safe are reclamation projects in Manila Bay? Scientific evidence continues to accumulate, and policymakers would be ill-advised to ignore its implications. A recent study published by the University of the Philippines reported significant land subsidence in key infrastructures situated within...
Filipino diners will soon get a taste of one of the United Kingdom’s most recognizable restaurant brands. The Bistro Group has announced that it is bringing Wagamama to the Philippines, marking the latest addition to the company’s growing roster of international concepts. The first local branch...
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and The Manila Hotel is marking the occasion with a monthlong selection of dining experiences and indulgent treats designed for family gatherings and meaningful celebrations. Leading the festivities is Café Ilang-Ilang, which will offer its popular...
Maynilad Water Services Inc. has tapped International Finance Corp. (IFC) for a $500,000 infrastructure advisory services project aimed at strengthening the west zone concessionaire’s sustainability and resilience strategy. In a disclosure last Monday, June 15, IFC said the project was approved...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso joined German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in paying tribute to national hero Jose Rizal in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument in Ermita on Tuesday, June 16, as part of the leader’s state visit to the Philippines. The ceremony...
