Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said the city government may purchase portable modular pumps to help ease flooding in the capital as it continues to explore plans to mitigate the adverse effects of heavy rains on Manileños. Domagoso made the statement during an inspection with...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Sept. 26, allayed fears of Manileños about the possible effects of typhoon 'Opong ' as he assured them of the city government 's preparedness for any emergency that may arise. During a situation briefing at the Manila...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso could not hide his dismay over the Sunog Apog Pumping Station in Tondo, Manila, that is notorious for continuously breaking down and, at times, worsening the flooding situation in the city despite millions, if not billions, worth of repairs and updates...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced the suspension of classes on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27, as the city prepares for the expected onslaught of typhoon "Opong" and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) which will bring heavy to intense rains across Luzon, including...
Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza urged barangay leaders to help in strengthening the Capital City 's tourism industry which is one of the major drivers of the city 's economy and provide more job opportunities to Manileños. Atienza made the statement on Tuesday, Sept. 23, during the...
The Manila city government formally opened its newly-built two-story Valeriano Fugoso Health Center in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Tuesday, Sept. 23, as it continues to increase the number of health facilities in the Capital City and further improve its healthcare capabilities. Manila Mayor Francisco...
A 36-year-old man was nabbed by the Manila Police District (MPD) for raping, threatening, and coercing three minor girls into joining his fake gang in Sampaloc, Manila. His cohort was also arrested for bringing the girl recruits and for acting as a lookout. According to the authorities, two girls...
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported a fire in Sta. Cruz, Manila, on Monday night, Sept. 22. According to the BFP, the blaze that hit Eng Hong Building along San Vicente corner Tomas Pinpin Street started at 9:07 p.m. The second alarm was quickly raised at 9:09 p.m., the third alarm at...
A flag from a popular anime stood out from the sea of placards and Philippine flags during the anti-corruption demonstrations in various parts of Manila on Sunday, Sept. 21. The same flag, bearing the image of a skull wearing a yellow and red-colored straw hat from the manga and anime "One Piece"...
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso vowed to go after the unruly and violent rioters who destroyed government properties and hurt policemen during the conduct of anti-corruption rallies in parts of Manila on Sunday, Sept. 21. During his inspection in Mendiola, Manila on Sunday,...
The Manila Police District (MPD) announced that 113 protesters were nabbed after engaging in violent acts against deployed police officers during the conduct of anti-corruption protests in different parts of Manila on Sunday, Sept, 21. In his report to Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno"...
A motel was vandalized by several masked rallyists along Recto Avenue in Manila as anti-corruption protests continued in parts of the city on Sunday, Sept. 21. According to authorities, the protesters threw rocks and debris at the glass windows and doors of the motel. Four men allegedly entered the...
