The flooding that has battered Metro Manila and nearby provinces in recent days should prompt the government to look beyond the immediate causes of the disaster. Heavy rains from the enhanced southwest monsoon, compounded by other weather disturbances, undoubtedly overwhelmed communities. Garbage...
Three rallyists accused of assaulting a police officer during a Labor Day protest in Manila now face arrest warrants issued by a Manila court, the Manila Police District (MPD) said. On Saturday, August 15, MPD said the Metropolitan Trial Court in Manila has issued warrants against the three for...
A 78-year-old homeowner and her 48-year-old helper died after being trapped inside a burning house along Don Quijote Street in Sampaloc, Manila, early Saturday morning, August 15. The two were found unconscious and lying on the floor, with police saying they still had pulses when firefighters...
Eleven public elementary schools in Manila received 308 smart televisions to give teachers additional digital tools for classroom instruction and help improve students’ learning experience. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso led the turnover of the Samsung 55-inch Smart Televisions...
In a world where personal style increasingly comes down to the details, the latest limited edition from IQOS takes its cue from one of the most universal forms of self-expression: music. The IQOS Iluma i Remix Limited Edition introduces an iridescent treatment with fluid, rhythmic color...
If you find yourself in NYC this month, having booked seats for the Alex Eala matches at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, here are some helpful hints on where to head to for great dining, museum time, brunch, desserts, and the Manhattan breakfast institution that are bagels! This follows my Part 1,...
Classes were suspended in several Metro Manila cities on Friday, Aug. 14, as persistent rains from the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to affect the capital region. The suspensions covered various grade levels in public and private schools, with some local governments shifting to...
NUSTAR Resort Cebu 's culinary team brought Cebu to the national stage, earning five bronze medals at the Philippine Culinary Cup 2026, held July 29 to Aug. 1 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The competition, held alongside Wofex, is described by NUSTAR as the country 's...
Six years calls for coffee, and But First, Coffee Philippines is marking its sixth anniversary with a deal that is especially easy to share. From Aug. 15 to 31, the homegrown coffee brand is offering its Cloud 9 Brew in a buy three, get one free promotion for P297 at all BFC branches nationwide....
An 18-year-old female student died after falling from the 10th-floor ledge of a building beside the Enrique Razon Sports Complex in Malate, Manila, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 13. The incident happened at about 12:57 p.m. on Aug. 13 at the corner of Noli Agno Street and F. Reyes Street in Barangay...
A new hemodialysis center will be built at the Pedro Gil Residences in Manila, with city officials breaking ground for the facility on Thursday, Aug. 13, as the city moves to expand access to dialysis services for residents. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso led the groundbreaking ceremony...
Manila reported no remaining evacuees after 855 residents from 243 families sought shelter during nearly a week of monsoon rains, as city crews continued clearing flood‑prone areas and maintaining essential services. The Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) reported that the week-long...
