Representatives from Region 9 emerged as champions in the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Season 2 Walang Gutom Kusinero: Cook-Off Challenge 2026 National Finals held Friday, July 17, at the Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center. The national cook-off gathered 12 regional champions...
For someone who lives in the northern part of Metro Manila, a trip to Alabang sometimes feels like you need a passport. Between the distance and the traffic, it’s not exactly the kind of drive you make on a whim. But every now and then, there’s a meal worth heading south for. That was the case...
For 22 years, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has championed fearless storytelling and nurtured generations of Filipino filmmakers whose works challenge, inspire, and provoke meaningful conversations. This year, the country’s premier independent film festival returns with a...
The Quezon City government has closed the Culiat Bridge along Congressional Avenue to all vehicles after a fourth‑alarm fire damaged parts of the structure on Saturday night, July 11. An inspection is underway to ensure the bridge’s safety for public use. The city government said the Quezon...
Three siblings died after being electrocuted inside their apartment in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City, on Friday night, July 10. Initial investigation by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Kamuning Police Station showed that a 15-year-old girl was hanging clothes on a metal clothesline at the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday, July 8, that it has begun planning to establish a Space Center by 2028 as the first step toward creating a future Space Command or even a Space Force. AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said planning for the new unit is already...
Concerned faculty members, alumni, and students of the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERM) have called on the University’s Board of Trustees and alumni community to conduct an independent review of the institution’s leadership and governance, warning that a...
Design can be defined by various styles and aesthetics. But good design goes beyond how something looks—it solves problems, improves lives, and creates meaningful experiences. But for the Good Design Award Philippines, it goes beyond visual appeal. Great design is rooted in the Filipino value of...
Senior citizens in Muntinlupa will once again be able to watch movies for free starting July 6, following the signing of an agreement between the city government and cinema operators. On July 1, Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon signed a memorandum of agreement with SM Center Muntinlupa, Festival Mall,...
Premium grocery retailer The Marketplace officially opened its newest store on June 26, 2026, marking another milestone in its continued expansion across key lifestyle and residential destinations in the Philippines. The new branch is located on the second floor of Molito Lifestyle Center, Madrigal...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly urbanized city and the component cities of Bago and Cadiz in Negros Occidental have launched various initiatives to enhance the delivery of services to the elderly. On Monday, Mayor Greg Gasataya here led the formal opening of the P3.3-million Senior Citizen Center...
The return of White Party Manila became one of the biggest highlights of Pride Month 2026, as the iconic LGBTQIA+ celebration transformed the World Trade Center in Pasay City into a dazzling showcase of love, acceptance, creativity, and community. After more than a decade away from the spotlight,...
