The Intramuros Administration (IA) has started steps to terminate its contract with JSL Security Agency who employs the two security guards caught on camera assaulting a 17-year-old teenage boy along the Pasig River Esplanade in Intramuros, Manila, on Sunday night, Feb. 8. The IA said the move was...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started repairing the damaged section of Manila North Road in Apalit, Pampanga. DPWH said the project is expected to be completed within three to four months. Rehabilitation efforts were launched following an inspection by DPWH Secretary Vince...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso ordered an immediate investigation into the now-viral video of a fistfight between two Intramuros Administration security guards and a 17-year-old teenage boy at the Riverside Plaza Mexico Esplanade in Intramuros, Manila, on Sunday night, Feb. 8....
Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines Agus Widjojo passed away at a hospital in his home country, the Indonesian embassy in Manila announced Monday, Feb. 9. Widjojo died Sunday at the Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital Jakarta at around 8:15 p.m., the embassy added. He was 78. "The Embassy of the...
Three people were injured while at least 10 families were affected by a fire that broke out at an apartment building along Tanque Street and United Nations Avenue in Barangay 644-A, Paco, Manila, early Monday morning, Feb. 9. Among the injured was a firefighter who slipped and sustained injuries...
A Chinese Embassy official has criticized the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for saying that supporting China’s claims in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) while undermining the Philippines’ claims amounts to treason. Deputy Spokesperson Wei Guo of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines took aim at...
Engines are roaring once again as 2026 Superfest Manila, presented by Bumper to Bumper Car Show, returns for its third year at City of Dreams Manila. Happening this weekend, this annual showcase will have 80 standout vehicles, interactive activities and a chance to win the raffle draw grand prize...
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso returned to Tondo to pay his respects to Tatay Recto Talapian, the man he fondly remembers as his first employer and the one who gave him a chance to earn a living as a sidecar driver when he was just 14 years old. Domagoso visited the wake of...
The Manila City Government, together with GMA Sparkle Artist Center and Runrio Inc., signed an agreement for the upcoming Sparkle Run 2026 aimed at promoting fitness and health to the public as well as showcasing the city 's famous landmarks and heritage sites. Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko...
Several areas in Sampaloc, Sta. Cruz and Quiapo in Manila will experience a temporary power interruption on Sunday, Feb. 8, due to scheduled maintenance works by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco). In an advisory, Meralco said the outage will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is necessary for...
The Manila Bulletin officially marked its 126th anniversary on Monday, February 2, with a grand celebration at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel. The event brought together a distinguished assembly of the country’s leaders, including First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Chief Justice Alexander...
The Manila city government has issued traffic rerouting and road closure advisories in several areas ahead of the Saint Jude Catholic School–Mendiola Consortium’s Run for Peace 2026 on Sunday, Feb. 8. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the traffic measures will be implemented...
