A new art exhibition by renowned Filipino watercolorist Rafael "Popoy" Arenillo Cusi will open to the public on May 5 at the Manila Clock Tower Museum, offering a bold reinterpretation of the human form as a reflection of the city’s identity. Titled “Naked Truth,” the exhibit features a...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso welcomed hundreds of media executives and publishers from across the Asia-Pacific and other regions on Tuesday morning, April 28, at The Manila Hotel, as the city hosted the Digital Media Asia conference for the first time in its 18-year history....
In a city where almost every street incident can be captured in real time, Manila authorities are hailing netizens as an informal “new CCTV system,” as citizen-recorded videos and photos continue to help speed up police response and arrests. During his “Talk to the People” broadcast, Mayor...
Four suspected snatchers, including a minor, were presented at Manila City Hall, following their arrest in connection with a series of brazen theft incidents targeting motorists caught in traffic across the city. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso showed the suspects during his “Talk to...
With the heat index forecast to hit a blistering 41°C, the Manila local government has rolled out citywide misting operations in public areas and renewed advisories urging residents to stay hydrated and limit sun exposure. Speaking at the flag-raising ceremony on Monday, April 27, Manila Mayor...
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has signed City Ordinance No. 9179, reconstituting and strengthening the City of Manila HIV-AIDS Response Council to expand prevention, testing, treatment, and support services for residents, particularly vulnerable sectors. The ordinance,...
Education opportunities in Manila received a significant boost as the Federation of Filipino Chinese and Chambers of Commerce & Industry Foundation, Inc. (FFCCCII) and partner organizations rolled out separate initiatives benefiting law students from the University of the Philippines College of...
Artists are set to bring color and energy to Manila’s Summer Pride Parade on April 25, as Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso invites the public to join the celebration. Assembly starts at 4 p.m. along South Road in Ermita, with thousands expected to march in a high-energy parade...
A young Manileña, who lost her left hand in a tragic accident in January, has been given a new sense of hope and possibility after receiving a life-changing robotic prosthetic through the Manila city government’s Kaagapay Program. Ten-year-old Stephanie Jennylyn Respicio could not contain her...
A vibrant blend of faith, fashion, and heritage is set to take center stage as Manila revives the traditional Flores de Mayo with a grand celebration on May 3 in partnership with The Manila Hotel. The celebration will transform into a sweeping spectacle that will blend devotion with design and...
The Manila local government is conducting a citywide “Libreng Tuli” program across all six districts, offering free circumcision services along with medical consultations, medicines, and post-operative care instructions. The medical outreach is being held in various health centers, hospitals,...
The Manila local government extended assistance to Navotas City in assessing the extent of damage caused by the recent fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill, utilizing high-tech drones from the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) . “In our own little way,...
