A massive pipe leak in Tondo on Sunday has prompted Metro Manila 's two water concessionaires to initiate a series of supply restoration activities in affected areas. In a statement on Monday, April 13, West-zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. reported that its technical teams...
As a broken pipeline cut water supply across parts of Tondo, residents found ways to cope, gathering around the flowing line to fetch water, bathe, and even letting children play in the pooled runoff despite the ongoing shortage. In interviews, residents said the damaged pipe of Maynilad Water...
Three motorists were injured after losing control of their vehicles due to spilled oil along Mel Lopez Boulevard in Manila on Sunday, April 12, prompting a response from the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Department Medical Response Team. Authorities said the incident...
The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department is advising residents to wear face masks when going outside as a precautionary measure while air quality in the capital continues to be closely monitored. Based on the Air Quality Index (AQI) readings under the city’s Hinga...
The Manila Hotel recently concluded two exciting events over the Easter weekend, offering guests both festive family fun and a rich cultural experience at the Grand Dame of the Philippines. Golden Easter Egg Hunters took place on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Fiesta Pavilion. Laughter,...
Thick smoke from the ongoing fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill spread across parts of Metro Manila on Saturday, April 11, as the blaze continued to emit smoke and affected air quality in several areas. The fire, which broke out around 8 p.m. on April 10, continued to send smoke across multiple...
The Manila Police District (MPD) has confirmed on Saturday, April 11, that it has temporarily halted the strict enforcement of a city ordinance penalizing individuals for going shirtless in public, following backlash over its perceived “anti-poor” impact. In a directive dated April 11, 2026,...
“Swimming, ano tara?” echoed along the long lines of young swimmers gathered by midmorning on a scorching Saturday, April 11, outside the Dapitan Sports Complex swimming pool in Sampaloc, Manila. The facility -- one of six public swimming pools in the city now open free of charge -- drew both...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, on Friday, April 11, led the relaunch of the Miss Manila pageant, now partnered with Sparkle GMA and Empire Philippines , opening doors for candidates to compete on national and even global platforms. Carrying the theme “New Manila, My Manila,”...
RJ Abarrientos scored on a clutch layup in the waning seconds to lift Barangay Ginebra past Magnolia, 91-89, and get back on the winning track in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, April 10. With the game tied 89-all with 8.2 seconds left, the Kings executed...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is solidifying the Philippines ' presence on the global sporting map, securing the staging of world-renowned International Series (IS) for a second straight year. ...
As excitement continues to build for the XLOV Asia Tour in Manila, promoters Wish Us Luck and HY LIVE released a special update to reward the fans ' incredible patience. A new surprise has been added to the fan benefit pool: an additional 10 slots for the highly coveted 1:1 photo op will be...
