A 28-year-old delivery rider was arrested after he allegedly stole a woman’s shoulder bag while she was on a date inside the Japanese Garden at Rizal Park in Ermita, Manila. The suspect, identified as Angelo Nudalo of Ermita, Manila, is allegedly a member of the Sputnik Gang and works as a...
A 22-year-old man sustained severe burns after being electrocuted and plunging from a post at the corner of Tayuman and Perfecto Streets in Sta. Cruz, Manila, on Monday, May 11. The victim, identified as Adrian Tarinting, was immediately assisted by personnel of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction...
Every May, different parts of the Philippines celebrate “Flores de Mayo” (Flowers of May). It is a time when various religious and cultural traditions are practiced, primarily dedicated to the Virgin Mary. For the entire month, flowers and prayers are offered to the Blessed Mother, with a grand...
Senator Bam Aquino announced on Monday that 600 classrooms will be built in Manila under the 2026 national budget, as he thanked Manileños for giving him the highest votes in the city during the 2025 senatorial elections. During the regular flag-raising ceremony on Monday, May 11, Manila Mayor ...
GT Capital Holdings Inc., the holding company of the Ty family, has formalized the donation of a 15-hectare land parcel to Ateneo de Manila University, clearing the path for the institution’s expansion into Cavite. The firm said the future Ateneo campus, located within the township Riverpark in...
The proposal of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to dilute the General Education (GE) curriculum beginning School Year 2027–2028 has sparked serious concern among educators, parents, and industry leaders. While the intention may be to streamline academic programs and align college...
Whisky and cocktails tend to carry their own rituals. Some prefer a slow pour in a quiet bar. Others move from one round to the next in louder rooms, stretching the night a little longer than planned. At Newport World Resorts, the week unfolds as a celebration of both World Whisky Day on May 13 and...
Across Filipino households , there is a growing effort to choose food that balances value, health, and convenience, finding their way through simple hacks that still result in delicious cooking. Expressing one’s love through cooking can be simple and practical yet thoughtful and meaningful. A big...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso assured Manila residents that the city government will continue pushing for decent and sustainable housing projects for families in the capital. During a regular flag-raising ceremony on Monday, May 11, led by the Local Board Assessment Appeals,...
The Philippines served as the final stop of K-pop girl group Apink ’s Asia tour, which concluded on May 10 at the UP Theater . “The light that has consistently shone on us for 15 years, Panda. Thank you, Manila,” the group posted on X following the concert. Composed of Park Chorong , Yoon...
During intense deliberations that preceded the 2005 enactment of the Expanded Value Added Tax (E-VAT) Law, which also covered oil and electricity, lawmakers defended the measure as a treasury-tightening mechanism; an unpopular but calculated imposition designed to raise massive revenues so it could...
Despite a slow start to energy sales in the first quarter of 2026, Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) expects demand to rebound as the dry season intensifies. According to Meralco Chief Operating Officer (COO) Ronnie L. Aperocho, the El Niño phenomenon could increase energy...
