Visita Iglesia is a common practice for Filipinos during Holy Week. It entails visiting either seven or 14 churches to pray at the Stations of the Cross. Often it takes place on the night of Maundy Thursday, right after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Some take this as an opportunity to travel...
The China 's embassy in Manila has brought up the Middle East conflict affecting the situation in the Philippines to criticize "some forces" who are supposedly trying to destabilize relations between the two sides. It was the first time that the embassy included hostilities in the region in...
In light of current global and local developments, including rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026 affirms that the event will proceed as scheduled from April 9 to 12, 2026. As the country navigates a challenging period marked by supply concerns...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto lauded the local governments of Quezon City and Manila for rolling out free ride programs to help commuters cope with rising fuel prices. In a statement, Recto said the “Libreng Sakay” initiatives reflect strong local government support for national efforts to...
The Manila local government will implement a work-from-home arrangement and half-day work schedule on Wednesday, April 1, in line with a directive from Malacañang, ahead of the observance of Holy Week . Under Memorandum Circular No. 116 issued by the Office of the President , all offices under...
For thousands of commuters tired of long jeepney waits amid fewer units plying routes due to high fuel costs, a free ride can mean everything. Manila’s revived Libreng Sakay program, led by Mayor Francisco " Isko Moreno" Domagoso , has already benefited over 308,000 passengers in just two days....
Every May, the streets of the Philippines become a platform for beauty and devotion as Filipinos celebrate Flores de Mayo. Introduced by the Spaniards in the 1800s, the festival is celebrated throughout the month as a way to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary through prayers, flower offerings, and, one...
The alleged leader of a “basag-kotse” group involved in a robbery on Maceda Street in Sampaloc, Manila, has surrendered to authorities, the city government announced on Tuesday, March 31. The suspect, identified as John Devhon Meneses, turned himself in following an appeal from Manila Mayor...
Conrad Manila, in collaboration with the Art Lounge Manila, proudly launches the 40th edition of its celebrated Of Art and Wine series “Creases,” a compelling new exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Meneline Wong, M.D., now on view at Gallery C. Curated by acclaimed art expert Nestor Jardin,...
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that had pushed fuel prices, including liquified petroleum gas (LPG), to record highs, small eateries in Manila continue to grapple with the volatile economic situation, forcing them to turn to traditional and often cheaper alternatives just to keep...
A 23-year-old motorcycle rider injured a police officer and his passenger early Tuesday, March 31, after attempting to evade a checkpoint in Tondo, Manila. Lenard Macaalay, a resident of Caloocan City, was arrested around 2:25 a.m. along R. Papa Street corner A.C. Herrera Street, Barangay 189,...
Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso announced on Tuesday, March 31, that the city government is increasing its subsidy for jeepney drivers participating in its "Libreng Sakay" initiative from P3,000 to P3,500 following the overwhelming success of the program 's rollout and the...
