The smell of smoke still lingers in Maisan Compound in Intramuros. Charred wood, twisted metal, and fragments of what were once homes lie scattered across the streets of Cabildo and Anda, grim reminders of the fire that killed two people, displaced around 600 families, and destroyed at least 300...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced that the City Government of Manila is targeting March for the grand raffle of its public housing units, as part of efforts to ensure a fair and transparent distribution to qualified beneficiaries. The mayor said the city is currently reviewing...
Several major roads in Manila will be temporarily closed starting at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, to accommodate a scheduled marathon, the Manila Police District announced. Among the affected areas are key stretches of Roxas Boulevard, Bonifacio Drive, P. Burgos Avenue, and Jones Bridge, as well...
The Malabon City government will formally open the 3rd Filipino–Chinese Cultural Festival on Friday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. along C4 Road in front of Malabon Citi-Square. The event will also mark the opening of a trade fair that aims to promote local businesses and celebrate the shared heritage of...
The Manila Police District (MPD) reported that the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution in Manila on Feb. 25, was “generally peaceful,” with no major untoward incidents recorded. Around 6,000 personnel from the MPD and partner agencies were deployed across...
The blind rage of a man who allegedly caught his wife with another man reportedly resulted in a massive fire that overwhelmed a residential area in Intramuros, Manila, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, leaving hundreds of families homeless and causing an estimated P1.5 million in damage. The blaze, which...
A massive fire, allegedly triggered by a jealous husband, left two people dead, displaced around 600 families, and caused an estimated P1.5 million in damage in the densely populated Maisan area of Intramuros on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) confirmed two fatalities,...
A 35-year-old alleged robbery suspect was hospitalized after he was struck by a truck driver during an attempted holdup along San Miguel Drive in San Nicolas, Binondo, Manila. The injured suspect, identified only as alias “Rey,” a resident of Binondo, sustained a head wound and injuries to his...
Rallyists began gathering at key locations across Manila early Wednesday, Feb. 25, as the nation commemorated the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, while police tightened security around major roads leading to Malacañang Palace. Manila Police District (MPD) Spokesperson Maj....
The Manila city government will regulate rather than prohibit street parking in Binondo, Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said, clarifying that the policy is intended to balance traffic management with the needs of businesses in the historic district. Domagoso stressed that a total parking...
Several major roads in Manila will be temporarily closed beginning 12 a.m. on Feb. 25, with rerouting schemes to be implemented, according to the Manila Police District (MPD). In a traffic advisory, authorities said the closures will affect key areas including Ayala Bridge, Liwasang Bonifacio, and...
A pedestrian was thrown several meters after being struck by a motorcycle along Jose Abad Santos Avenue in Tondo, late Monday, Feb. 23. According to the Manila Police District, the incident occurred at around 11:25 p.m. along the southbound lane of Jose Abad Santos Avenue corner Tecson Street...
