The Manila city government received a significant boost to its peace and order efforts after Chiang Kai Shek College donated 20 Yamaha NMAX motorcycles to strengthen the mobility of local police officers, particularly in responding swiftly to crimes across the city. Mayor Francisco “Isko...
The Quezon City government is inviting residents to join a day-long celebration of Chinese New Year in Banawe, on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Festivities in the Banawe Chinatown District will welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, highlighting the traditions of the Chinese and Filipino-Chinese communities, and...
Motorists are advised to expect traffic disruptions in Binondo and nearby areas as the city implements road closures and rerouting schemes for the Chinese New Year 2026 celebration on Feb. 16. Authorities said closures will begin as early as 3 a.m. and will continue throughout the evening depending...
BAGUIO CITY – About 100 indigent families here were recipients of the annual gift-giving activity on Feb. 13 of a Filipino-Chinese group in line with the Chinese Lunar New Year or Spring Festival 2026. Peter Ng, head of the executive committee, with City Social Welfare and Development Officer...
Love and luck may be on your side this Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said celebrations will remain tropical cyclone-free. PAGASA weather specialist Leanne Loreto said no tropical cyclones are...
Lucio Tan Group’s (LTG) MacroAsia Corp. (MAC), through its wholly owned subsidiary MacroAsia New Ventures Inc. (MNVI), is venturing into agriculture to initially supply its own catering business with fresh vegetables and boost profit margins. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange...
BAGUIO CITY – The Filipino-Chinese community in this city thanked the local government for supporting institutionalized Chinese New Year celebrations, signaling deeper collaboration and fostering harmony between people of different cultures. “Your valuable partnerships will surely make us reach...
Private sector employees who report to work on Chinese New Year, Feb. 17, will receive additional pay, while those working on the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary on Feb. 25 will receive their regular daily wage, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido...
Lucky Chinatown stands as the center of luck, abundance, and prosperity, bringing the community together at the heart of Binondo to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with good fortune and auspicious beginnings. The lighting of the Prosperity Tree at Chinatown Walk ignites a series of events and...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government will temporarily close the Bucana Bridge, part of the Davao City Coastal Road, on Feb. 16 for the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration, an event city officials say underscores the strong ties between Davao City and China. Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz,...
New San Jose Builders, Inc. (NSJBI) is one of the first and largest real estate developers and construction companies in the Philippines. Established in 1986, the company is one of the few select Quadruple “A” rated construction companies in the country and was awarded as one of the Top Ten...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) continues to closely monitor the activity of Mayon Volcano amid the current new moon, citing scientific studies that suggest lunar and solar gravitational forces can act as possible triggers for volcanic...
