Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso inspected the Luneta Urban Garden’s greenhouse facility at Burnham Green in Rizal Park, underscoring the city’s commitment to advancing urban agriculture and strengthening food security initiatives. The event was attended by Department of...
Citing the ongoing cumulative impact assessment being conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), a fisherfolk group has opposed the reported resumption of several reclamation projects in Manila Bay, warning that the developments could worsen flooding and threaten...
The Manila City government on Thursday, June 4, commemorated the 455th anniversary of the Kagitingan ng Bangkusay in Moriones, Tondo, marking the official kickoff of the monthlong celebration of Araw ng Maynila. The annual observance pays tribute to the warriors from Hagonoy, Bulacan, and Macabebe,...
A fire broke out in a Grade 2 classroom on the second floor of Justo Lukban Elementary School in Paco, Manila, on Thursday night, June 4. The Manila Police District (MPD) said the fire was reported at around 8:40 p.m. at the school building on Apacible Street in Barangay 674. It was extinguished at...
Across the country, chefs are revisiting regional recipes, highlighting indigenous ingredients, and finding new ways to present dishes that generations of Filipinos have long known and loved. Diners, meanwhile, have become increasingly interested in discovering the stories, traditions, and places...
Aaron Virata Mempin did not arrive at art through the traditional route. Before becoming a full-time artist, he spent two decades in the corporate world, working in marketing, brand strategy, and business management. Today, those experiences continue to shape the way he runs his studio and...
The Manila City government relaunched the Luneta Urban Garden in Rizal Park on Thursday, June 4, to support food security efforts through urban farming and modern agriculture technology. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso joined the relaunch and the harvesting of premium Japanese musk...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso welcomed the entry of a new electric vehicle brand in the city, citing it as a sign of renewed investor confidence and economic activity in the capital. Domagoso attended the grand dealer launch of the Chinese electric vehicle brand Omoda & Jaecoo...
Maynilad Water Services Inc. will lower water tariffs for the third quarter starting July 1 on the back of stronger peso that has reduced the cost of servicing the utility’s foreign debt. The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO) approved a rate rollback of...
I have always been fascinated by the world of fashion, although I admit, writing about it has never been my forte. One of my mentors in journalism once told me, "Why not try writing about fashion? It 's interesting, you know. It 's more nuanced, more complicated, more subtle, more...
An alleged member of the “Bahala Na Gang” was arrested after police recovered an improvised firearm from him in Sta. Mesa, Manila, on Wednesday, June 3. The suspect was identified as Jaime, 52, a resident of Sta. Mesa and an alleged member of the “Bahala Na Gang.” According to the Manila...
Dominant online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has fully paid for its ₱12 billion (HK$1.6 billion) subscription of convertible notes in International Entertainment Corp., positioning itself to take the controlling stake in the New Coast Hotel Manila. Hong Kong-listed IEC announced that...
