Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso formally accepted the turnover of the Jones Bridge Light Show Project from the Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) to the city government on Friday night, Dec. 12, vowing to introduce more attractions and events that will...
Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian praised First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos for the successful restoration of the Pasig River and the historic Jones Bridge, which were done in a “very short period of time.” Speaking at the bridge lighting ceremony at the Pasig River Esplanade in Manila, on Saturday...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian has urged Filipinos and Chinese alike to “seek cooperation instead of confrontation” as both nations marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Speaking at the lighting ceremony of the historic Jones Bridge in Manila — a symbolic event...
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...
The Jones Bridge in Binondo, Manila, is set to light up with a weekly lights and sounds show starting on Saturday, June 7, according to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). This initiative is part of the ongoing revitalization of the Pasig River under the “Pasig...
Photo Courtesy of Dos Reyes/ MANILA BULLETIN Visitors were amazed at the newly constructed walkway beside the Pasig River in Binondo, Manila. The bridge that connects Binondo to Intramuros, was crowded by thousands of people in the first week after it was launched. They said the beauty of the new...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN The Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau released a traffic advisory announcing the closure of the northbound and southbound part of Jones Bridge from 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, to give way for New Year's Eve fireworks. Manila PIO/MANILA...
ROME OF THE EAST Manila City Hall takes on a new look (photo by Patrick Roque) Manila, once called the Pearl of the Orient and recognized as a center of global trade, had one foot in the grave, gasping for breath, when the last election for local officials was held last year. Decades of...
JC DE VERA with Rikkah Cruz (Instagram) JC de Vera has decided to movie his wedding with fiancee Rikkah Cruz to another date due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. JC and Rikkah were supposed to marry on Oct. 10. The new date has not been revealed as of press time. It was February when JC...
