A police officer was injured in Sampaloc, Manila after allegedly being mauled by a group of men when he intervened in a reported snatching involving a minor, the Manila Police District (MPD) said. According to the Sampaloc Police Station (PS4), the incident occurred at around 10:40 p.m. on...
The Manila International Auto Show 2026 (MIAS) formally opened this weekend at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC). Following the milestone celebration of its 20th anniversary last year, MIAS continues to strengthen its position as the Philippines’...
Singaporean food often comes down to variety. One table, several dishes, each one different from the next. That is the idea behind Tiong Bahru Singapore Flavours, a restaurant that has been serving Singaporean dishes in the Philippines since 2019. Named after the well-known neighborhood in...
There is a new name on the menu at SaladStop in Central Square, BGC, but you will not find it in a separate storefront. Wooshi, a concept powered by SaladStop, has opened its first Philippine location inside the existing SaladStop branch, adding a new set of options to a space many already know....
As rising fuel costs threaten to drive up the price of everyday food, Manila is turning to one of the most familiar fixtures of Filipino life, the local panaderya, offering P25,000 in cash aid to keep bread within reach of ordinary families. "Ang pandesal is simbolo ng almusal ng pamilyang...
LA Tenorio can try to play it down but there’s no denying the attention and gravity that the rivalry between Magnolia and Barangay Ginebra commands. He should know, especially that he’s been on both sides of the fence. Another chapter of the storied ‘Manila Clasico’ opens in the PBA Season...
This Araw ng Kagitingan, as Filipinos honor the courage of soldiers who fought for freedom, a group of heritage advocates wages a quiet battle of their own- defending houses that have carried the soul of Manila for 150 years. In the heart of Quiapo, the De Jesus‑Del Rosario‑Lucena House faces...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced that the city’s Libreng Sakay program will not be extended beyond Wednesday, April 8. Domagoso said the local government will first assess the program’s impact and study the results to determine the next steps, ensuring that future...
Since its launch on March 30, Manila’s Libreng Sakay program has assisted 716,659 commuters, providing much-needed relief to thousands navigating the city’s daily transport challenges. The program wraps up on Wednesday, April 8, according to the local government. In a bid to further support...
When police announced that they will strictly enforce local ordinances in Metro Manila, they failed to mention that those who would take a leak on sidewalks would be included. And two days after the Safer Cities initiative was launched in Metro Manila, the National Capital Region Police Office...
Manila is set to launch a large-scale rice distribution program, providing 10 kilos of rice per family each month for six months to help thousands of residents cope with rising living costs. Dubbed “Biyayang Bigas,” the initiative will reach around 80,000 families, including workers in key...
The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is shaping up to focus heavily on electrified vehicles. This year’s event also gives a good sense of where the Philippine market is moving. Several brands are using the show to introduce models that reflect the industry’s growing shift toward EVs,...
