Announced on October 28 by Chroma Hospitality, Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila officially transforms into Quest Plus Conference Center, Manila. With a refreshed identity, the rebranding promises more comfort, more connections, and more reasons to stay in the South. “Quest Plus is about...
BACOLOD CITY – A total of 242 families or 933 individuals have been evacuated in this highly-urbanized city on Monday night, Nov. 3, as this city was placed under signal No. 3 due to typhoon “Tino.” Evacuees were 20 families in Barangays 2 and 3; five each in Barangays 1 and 13; 15 at the...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Local governments and agencies in Northern Mindanao initiated preemptive measures Monday as typhoon ‘’Tino’’ approached the region. All local government units (LGUs) suspended classes and work, some as early as Sunday. Tropical cyclone wind signal No. 1 and yellow...
CEBU CITY – A 44-year-old fisherman died while two others were wounded when they were shot while aboard a motor banca in Barangay Pasil here on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 2. Police identified the fatality as Efren Tancos, a native of Inabanga, Bohol province. Wounded were Marvin Duallo Moreno, 27,...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days here were generally peaceful, police declared. The Zamboanga City Police Office said all cemeteries, transport terminals, and major thoroughfares were orderly throughout the observance period and no untoward incident was reported. Zamboanga...
The Iloilo City government has ordered the pre-emptive evacuation of residents living along coastal and low-lying areas here ahead of typhoon ‘’Tino’’ (international name ‘’Kalmaegi’’). "Starting 3 p.m., the Iloilo City government will implement a pre-emptive evacuation in...
Belle Corp., the leisure arm of the SM Group, reported a 14-percent drop in net income to ₱1.32 billion for the first nine months of 2025 from the ₱1.53 billion recorded for the same period in 2024, mainly due to lower earnings from City of Dreams Manila (CODM). In a disclosure to the...
Four individuals were arrested by the Makati City Police last Nov. 1 after robbing two people during the conduct of Halloween festivities in Barangay Poblacion, Makati City, the Southern Police District (SPD) said. Brig. Gen. Randy Arceo, SPD 's District Director, identified the suspects as...
TACLOBAN CITY – To prevent possible looting, Mayor Alfred Romualdez here said he is considering placing this city under lockdown if typhoon “Tino” causes severe devastation. “In the event na talagang matamaan tayo ng devastation (we are devastated), sabihin natin talagang bumaha at...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday, Nov. 3, expressed the city government 's eagerness to find the perfect balance between sustaining the economy of Manila and preserving its rich history and culture as plans for the development of the long-awaited Halal Town and the major...
TACLOBAN CITY — A barangay chairman was gunned down on Sunday in Purok 7, Barangay Nijaga, Calbayog City. Police identified the victim as Rogelio Salvame, 50, of Barangay Guinbaoyan Norte, Calbayog City. Police Lt. Col. Dinvir Revita, Calbayog City police chief, said Salvame and his 34-year-old...
Quezon City has been officially recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Film, becoming one of the first cities in Southeast Asia to receive the designation. The recognition highlights city’s contributions to Philippine cinema and its efforts to promote creativity, fair labor practices, and...
