The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) vowed to restore the Paco Pumping Station in Manila floodgate within two weeks after it was damaged by Super Typhoon “Uwan,” a timeline officials say is unusually fast for a project of this scale. The permanent and reinforced floodgate,...
A 23-year-old mechanic was ganged up on by several bystanders after he was caught stealing a motorcycle along San Diego Street corner Calamba Street in Brgy 500, Sampaloc, Manila, on Monday, Nov. 10. The police identified the suspect as alias Ricky, a resident of Caloocan City and a known member of...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reported that Metro Manila has regained full network connectivity, while restoration work continues in Bicol and Northern Luzon where power outages and damaged fiber lines persist following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan....
Consular services of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in select areas were halted on Monday, Nov. 10, due to the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan. The United States Embassy in Manila also announced that all visa appointments and consular operations in Cebu on the same day had been canceled...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co., (Meralco) is facing a possible delay in its small modular reactor(SMR) exploration as the Philippines prepares for initial nuclear developments. Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco executive vice president and chief operating officer, said the delay stems from...
After years of enduring brownouts stretching two to three hours on an oft-repeated cycle, consumers within the service domain of Batangas Electric Cooperative 2 (BATELEC 2) are no longer just frustrated; they’re demanding real and lasting change in how their electricity is delivered. But there...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Nov. 7, announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in all public and private schools in the city on Nov. 17 and 18 to give way to the three-day rally of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) against corruption at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta....
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso reminded the city 's youth to remain grateful for the things that they have in life as the city government kicks off its celebration of the 33rd National Children 's Month on Thursday, Nov. 7. Domagoso, together with Vice Mayor Chi Atienza and...
The Manila Police District (MPD) announced the successful arrest of two individuals wanted for killing a massage therapist inside a hotel in Barangay 589, Sta. Mesa, Manila, last Oct. 23. The police identified the suspects as former couple Michael John and Jacquelyn, who are residents of Naic,...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) gave due recognition to the Manila city government for its noteworthy programs and initiatives in social welfare, child protection, women’s safety, and universal health care....
A story from the Manila Bulletin detailing the major threats facing the local tobacco sector was among the winners at the 18th Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards. The winning story, “ Wilting laborers, sprouting smugglers: The crisis in the Philippine tobacco industry ,” was published...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Wednesday, Nov. 5, approved the allocation of P1 million financial aid for the people of Cebu that were affected by Typhoon Tino, as he called on Manileños to also help in the ongoing relief efforts and pray for the province. Domagoso made the...
