The signs of environmental strain are no longer distant warnings but present realities. The Philippines, given its geography and vulnerability, feels these pressures in increasingly tangible ways. These are precarious times that call for more than awareness, requiring a shift in how we live and...
Scorching conditions were felt across parts of the country on Monday, April 27, as 16 areas, including Metro Manila, reached danger-level heat index values ranging from 42°C to 46°C, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Dagupan...
The Department of Energy (DOE) expects a stable power supply through May even as the Luzon grid recently teetered on the edge of a shortage, provided the nation’s aging thermal power plants remain operational during the peak of the dry season. Energy Undersecretary Rowena Guevara said on Monday,...
The current air quality in Metro Manila is “not good” due to the continuous smoke coming from the Navotas Sanitary Landfill, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said on Monday, April 27. Drone footage from the Obando Municipal Disaster Risk...
In a city where almost every street incident can be captured in real time, Manila authorities are hailing netizens as an informal “new CCTV system,” as citizen-recorded videos and photos continue to help speed up police response and arrests. During his “Talk to the People” broadcast, Mayor...
Filipino food continues to find new ground, both at home and beyond. At the 18th Philippine Food Expo, that momentum was on full display. Held from April 17 to 19 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, the event drew more than 26,000 visitors, bringing together producers, chefs, and industry...
With the heat index forecast to hit a blistering 41°C, the Manila local government has rolled out citywide misting operations in public areas and renewed advisories urging residents to stay hydrated and limit sun exposure. Speaking at the flag-raising ceremony on Monday, April 27, Manila Mayor...
Afternoons by the bay usually call for something slow, maybe coffee, maybe dessert. At Conrad Manila, it now comes with a bit more spectacle. The hotel’s Brasserie on 3 has rolled out “Wonderland Reverie,” a weekend dessert buffet built around the world of Alice in Wonderland, with themed...
At the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026, Aisin and Advics took center stage with a unified message — delivering power, precision, and protection in every drive. More than showcasing individual products, the brands present a complete mobility ecosystem designed to support motorists from...
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has signed City Ordinance No. 9179, reconstituting and strengthening the City of Manila HIV-AIDS Response Council to expand prevention, testing, treatment, and support services for residents, particularly vulnerable sectors. The ordinance,...
A man who pretended to take a photo to borrow a cellphone was arrested through phone tracking after taking the device in Malate, the Manila Police District said. The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. on April 23 along Remedios Street, where the suspect, identified as Sergio Bernados Agua,...
Conversation online has taken a new turn as rumors intensify that Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co may have already tied the knot, quietly and away from the public eye. For weeks, fans have been following reports about the couple’s supposed destination wedding in Spain. Sources earlier...
