The central bank is grappling with an “unusual” inflation shock following the historic ₱85 daily minimum wage hike in Metro Manila, though a hyper-aggressive policy response is unlikely, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. On the sidelines of a BSP book...
The Quezon City government has recorded 146 Covid-19 cases as of July 1, with infections rising by 265.22 percent over the past three weeks, according to the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD). In a public advisory, the city said confirmed cases increased from 23...
The Metro Manila International Film Festival will honor Lea Salonga with the Icon Award during its closing night gala on Sept. 6 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Lisa Lew, Executive Producer of the MIFF, said in a statement: "From sweeping major theater awards to voicing...
Gutter-deep flooding submerged portions of Taft and T.M. Kalaw Avenues in Manila on Saturday at noon, July 4, after a sudden downpour that lasted about 30 minutes, disrupting movement along the busy stretch. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians were forced to wade through rising floodwaters as...
Protesters brought traffic to a standstill along Kalaw Avenue on Saturday, July 4, as various militant groups staged a march marking the Philippine–U.S. Friendship Day. At around 10 a.m., demonstrators blocked both lanes of Kalaw Avenue, from Roxas Boulevard to Del Pilar Street, forcing...
A movie collaboration between comedy icons Vice Ganda and Vic Sotto now appears almost certain after an accidental social media leak and a surprise exchange of greetings on their rival noontime television shows added to mounting speculation ahead of an expected official announcement. The project,...
A 59-year-old man allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol escaped unharmed after his sport utility vehicle (SUV) slammed into concrete barriers along the eastbound lane of Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City before dawn on Saturday, July 4. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Traffic...
NUSTAR Resort Cebu will spotlight the province’s rich culinary traditions with “Taste Cebu: Heirloom Culinary Gallery,” a two-day immersive exhibition that explores the stories, history, and flavors behind some of Cebu’s best-known dishes. Set on July 9 and 10 at the Grand Ballroom of...
One great thing about being out and about in the local food scene is discovering new friends and unexpected finds. This astonishing discovery, right in the heart of Quezon City, is one you shouldn 't miss. And how I ended up here is a bit of a long story, so bear with me. At the Quezon City...
Lifestyle journalism has its perks. For many Filipinos, their first real travel experience is boarding a plane bound for another country. Mine happened differently. Because of work, I 've been fortunate enough to travel across the Philippines—from the centuries-old churches of Ilocos and the...
K-pop artist Kim Sung-kyu, leader of boy band Infinite, reunited with Filipino fans after nearly 11 years. Sung-kyu recently held his "LV4: Leap To Vector" concert in Manila at the Skydome at SM North EDSA and thanked fans for their support. The Manila show marked the final overseas stop of his...
A 25-year-old building caretaker was pinned to death by an elevator in Balut, Tondo, Manila, on Thursday, July 2. Police identified the victim as alias “Jhon,” caretaker of a building at the corner of Rodriguez and Nepa Streets in Barangay 141. According to the Raxabago Police Station, the...
