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...
President Marcos led the launch of Phase II of the Chinatown Revitalization Project on Friday, February 13, positioning Binondo as a cultural and economic hub anchored in heritage preservation and tourism-driven development. Speaking during the event in Manila, President Marcos said the initiative...
Before the vivid red banners and lanterns grace its lamp posts, before dancing dragons line up its streets and buildings, and before people gather and cheer for all the Lunar New Year festivities, Binondo has a peaceful nature that shows remnants of a simpler time. Even as its surroundings find...
A total of 104 individuals, including 36 minors and 43 street dwellers, were rescued in a coordinated Oplan Galugad operation conducted by the Manila Police District (MPD) Station 11 in Binondo, Manila. The operation was led by Lt. Col. Inocencio Richard Villanueva, station commander of MPD Station...
Three Chinese merchants and their three Filipino cohorts were arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) for allegedly selling substandard cellphones and gadgets in Binondo, Manila without clearance from the national government. In a statement Wednesday, July 9, the PNP’s Criminal...
President Marcos led the ceremonial lighting of the historic Jones Bridge on Saturday, June 7, marking the revitalization of Binondo and 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China. In his speech during the lighting ceremony, the President said the event symbolized Manila...
(Photo from #1 Metro Manila Fire Rescue Group) Two women reportedly died in a fire that hit a condominium unit on the 35th floor of a residential building in Ongpin Street, Binondo, Manila on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. Firefighters said the casualties were...
OLD TOWN ROAD Binondo dates as far back as 1594 and is home to a large Filipino-Chinese community Binondo is widely known as the first Chinatown community, having been established as far back as 1594 by Spanish colonizers as a settlement for Chinese Catholics. Though it has been subject to...
It’s hard not to think of Binondo when it comes to Lunar New Year celebrations. For more than 400 years, it has been a melting pot of different cultures, making it a unique destination for both foreign and local tourists. Manila Chinatown in Binondo (Photo by Noel Pabalate) Located in Manila...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Yamsuan (Facebook) Following Friday’s deadly Binondo fire, Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan called on local government units (LGUs) to conduct regular building inspections to ensure the public's safety....
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel train their hose to put out a fire that killed 11 people at a residential building on Carvajal St. in Binondo, Manila on August 2, 2024. (Photo by Arnold Quizol / MANILA BULLETIN) Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel were among the 11 individuals who...
What is a better way to explore Manila than to see one of its oldest districts? German Ambassador to the Philippines Andreas Pfaffernoschke shared he had an enjoyable weekend visiting downtown Manila’s Binondo and Intramuros. (Photos courtesy of Amb. Andreas Pfaffernoschke) “Fascinating...
