ALL ABOARD the city's Hop On Hop Off tour bus One of my closest Filipina friends from Berlin is in town, visiting with her daughters, all intelligent, confident, and beautiful young ladies who I have the pleasure of claiming as my nieces—not by blood but through friendship. Let’s be honest...
It is an understatement to say that Binondo is one of the best places in Manila City to go on a food adventure. With its mix of classic and modern food spots, people can satisfy their hunger in more ways than one in the area. That said, with its popularity, dining in Binondo can be a challenge with...
Rescue teams saved a woman from falling off a residential building in Binondo, Manila on Friday, March 31, the Manila Police District (MPD) said. Police said the 22-year-old woman, a resident of Ligaya Building on Alvarado St. in Binondo, was rescued at about 9:31 a.m. According to the MPD report,...
A fire broke out in a commercial building in Muelle De Binondo, Manila on Friday, March 24. According to the initial report of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to first alarm at 9:42 a.m. and to second alarm at 9:46 a.m. Firefighters said the blaze allegedly started on...
Over 120,000 people joined the Chinese New Year countdown in Binondo, Manila at midnight on Saturday, Jan. 21, according to Manila Police District (MPD). Noel Pabalate/MANILA BULLETIN The Chinese New Year Countdown Pyromusical is an eight-minute fireworks display at Binondo-Intramuros Bridge and...
From classic Chinese eats to exotic ones, here are some dishes you shouldn’t miss trying when in Binondo Being the oldest Chinatown in the world, Binondo has been the home of some of the best traditional and modern Chinese cuisines, making it a true food haven for any foodies craving tasty...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) formally opened a new linear park and pedestrian stairs at the iconic Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila on Friday, Jan. 20. Photo: DPWH DPWH Sec. Manuel Bonoan led the opening of the facilities and structures which he said would offer a new...
A 47-year-old woman was rescued by joint government forces after she jumped off the Intramuros-Binondo Bridge to Pasig River in Manila on Friday, Dec. 23. Photo: PCG / Facebook Rescue personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Philippine National Police...
Rev. Fr. Andy Ortega Lim, the rector of the Binondo Church, led the recent concelebrated high mass, to mark the 30th year of the Binondo Church as a Minor Basilica. Binondo Church (Facebook) Co celebrating the holy mass with Fr. Lim were Parochial Vicar, Rev. Fr. Joseph Mary Sigfred Arellano, and...
The China Bank restoration project WALA LANG Chinatown is jumping. New buildings are up and more are rising. The ultramodern Binondo-Intramuros bridge has opened (to be sure, over the objections of heritage people). The latest is the magnificent restoration of the China Bank Building at the...
A woman was stabbed to death by her live-in partner who later ended his life by drinking a poisonous substance inside their home in Binondo, Manila early Thursday morning, June 9, police said. Senior Master Sgt. Jansen Rey San Pedro, investigator on case, said the victims -- Aileen, 28, and...
Plus more new specialties with twists The wait is over. The much-awaited reopening of Café de Chinatown, the all-day dining outlet of Hotel Lucky Chinatown, is finally here to welcome everyone with gastronomic food choices. Its new ala carte menu features international cuisine reflecting the...
