The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is studying a new policy that would regulate the manufacturing, distribution, and use of solar energy systems in the country as part of efforts to strengthen public safety and address concerns raised by electric utility firms. During a public consultation...
Manila Police District (MPD) Director Arnold C. Santiago has issued a stern warning against lazy, abusive, and corrupt police officers, saying erring personnel will face disciplinary action under the Philippine National Police’s integrity monitoring program. Santiago stressed the importance of...
Preparing hearty meals, making appetizing food, and crafting dishes that appeal to taste — these are what most people commonly associate with the profession of a chef. However, behind every delectable dish, chefs also spend time planning menus, selecting high-quality ingredients, overseeing...
With all the kitchen collaborations out there, it is rare to find a synergy between two groups that really works. This match made in heaven—or perhaps the underworld—is one of those that hits the spot perfectly. Chefs Noel Mauricio and Jackson Chua of The Underbelly, the now-famous rebellious...
Enrique K. Razon Jr.-led Manila Water Co. Inc. said it has strengthened system-wide preparations to ensure uninterrupted water supply across its east zone concession area ahead of the anticipated “super” El Niño. In a statement on Tuesday, May 26, the east zone concessionaire said it had...
Four young patients from Manila have been given a new lease on life after successfully undergoing liver transplant surgeries in India, made possible through the city government’s Kaagapay Program. The life-saving procedures were funded through financial assistance from the Manila City...
École Ducasse Manila, the Philippine campus of the globally renowned culinary institution founded by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse, is inviting aspiring chefs, career shifters, and culinary enthusiasts to enroll in its diverse range of professional culinary and pastry programs. Designed to...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday, May 25, signed a new cooperation program with the Government of Moscow covering key sectors such as trade, tourism, culture, and education, marking the second agreement between the two capital cities since 2023. The deal outlines...
Several areas in Manila will experience a temporary water interruption from 9 p.m. on May 24 until 3 p.m. on May 25, due to emergency repair works on a damaged water pipeline in Ermita. In an advisory, Maynilad Water Services said the repair involves a 750-millimeter pipeline located at the...
The Philippines is among Southeast Asian countries facing increasing risk of extreme rainfall, according to a new study that analyzed changes in heavy precipitation from 1981 to 2024 using large climate model ensembles. The study, titled “Unseen but Increasing: Recent Changes in Risk of Extreme...
Amid the charred remains of what used to be tightly packed homes, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Sunday, May 24, personally inspected the ground zero of the massive fire that ripped through Parola Compound in Delpan, Binondo, as the city government ramped up relief efforts...
The Supreme Court’s razor-thin 9-5-1 vote denying Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s plea for a temporary restraining order against a possible International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest is a critical turning point for institutional independence in the Philippines which has long been haunted...
