The Manila City Council clarified that the increase in garbage collection fees under Ordinance No. 9151 is computed based on the actual volume of waste generated by each business industry, stressing that establishments producing more garbage are charged higher rates. In a response to inquiries on...
A 69-year-old man allegedly involved in a robbery-extortion scheme targeting businessmen in Binondo was arrested by operatives of the Manila Police District–Station 11 during an entrapment operation, while his supposed police accomplice remains at large. The suspect was identified as Eduardo...
Thousands of devotees gathered around Sto. Niño de Tondo Parish on Saturday, Jan. 17, ahead of the feast day of the Sto. Niño, drawing large crowds throughout the day. Drone footage released by the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRM) showed dense crowds surrounding the...
The City of Manila’s drive for sustainable and inclusive employment gained fresh momentum on Jan. 16 as Vice Mayor Chi Atienza secured the commitment of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to expand skills training and livelihood opportunities for Manileños. Vice...
Church officials in Pandacan have released the schedule of activities for the Feast of Sto Niño de Pandacan, which will be observed from January 16 to January 18. The celebration will open on Jan. 16 with the Ante Visperas scheduled at 7 p.m. at a temporary mass area. Activities will continue on...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has filed a diplomatic protest against Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman Jay Tarriela, known for exposing China 's supposed illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea, before Malacañang and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for supposedly...
The southbound lane of Dimasalang Bridge will reopen to motorists on Jan. 17, 2026, following the completion of rehabilitation works by the Department of Public Works and Highways. In a formal notice sent to Manila City Hall this week, the Department of Public Works and Highways North Manila...
Manila authorities have announced road closures and traffic rerouting in the eastern area of Sto Niño de Tondo in connection with the Feast of Sto Niño de Tondo 2026, which is expected to draw large crowds of devotees. According to the Manila Police District, road closures will be implemented...
Metro Manila Council (MMC) President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora met with newly installed Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Gen. Manager Nicolas Torre III on Thursday, Jan. 15, as the two eye stronger cooperation and coordination in matters involving the National Capital...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso visited two of Singapore 's leading agriculture and technical skills institutes on Thursday, Jan. 15, to learn its best practices and advanced urban farming technologies as part of the Manila city government 's proactive plans to boost its...
Devotees are expected to gather in large numbers as the Feast of Sto. Niño de Tondo is set to be held from January 16 to January 18, featuring three days of religious observances and processions honoring the Holy Child Jesus, one of the most venerated images in the city. The celebration opens on...
Contrary to claims by the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday, Jan. 14, said reclamation projects do not mitigate flooding and may even worsen it by obstructing the natural flow of floodwaters to Manila Bay. Raquel...
