After a slight pullback last month, customers should brace for higher electricity prices in June following an upward adjustment in generation charges, according to Manila Electric Co. (Meralco). Meralco said on Thursday, June 11, that it is increasing electricity rates by ₱0.1488 per...
Quezon City will enforce heightened security as the police district deploys 2,654 personnel to maintain peace during the 128th Philippine Independence Day on June 12. To bolster the deployment, 147 force multipliers and 106 personnel from partner agencies will be stationed in key areas across the...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has ordered the inspection of all schools, old buildings, and government structures in the city to strengthen earthquake and disaster preparedness. The directive was issued to City Engineer Armando Andres during the mayor’s regular directional...
MANILA, Philippines, June 2026 —For the first time in Philippine history, thousands of runners will take over one of the nation 's most recognizable roads for a marathon unlike any other. On June 12 to 13, over 25,000 runners will gather at the SM Mall of Asia Complex for the Galaxy Manila...
Two women were arrested in Binondo, Manila, for allegedly selling and possessing solvent, a toxic inhalant often abused by street children, teenagers, and young adults. The arrest falls under Presidential Decree 1619, “Penalizing the Use or Possession or the Unauthorized Sale to Minors of...
Good design does more than make a space look attractive. In hospitality, it shapes guest experiences and gives properties a distinct identity. As travelers seek more meaningful and memorable stays, design has become an increasingly important factor in what sets destinations apart. This is evident...
The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MCDRRMC) has approved a resolution requiring all public schools in the city to conduct monthly earthquake simulation drills during the school year. The measure, pushed by Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso during the...
As the country marks Independence Day on Friday, June 12, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso reminded the youth that freedom comes with responsibility, particularly in an era where opinions can be shared instantly and widely. “Gusto kong ipaalala na ang kalayaan ay hindi libre....
After solidifying its control over International Entertainment Corp. (IEC), Philippine online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is moving to build the digital gambling operations of IEC’s LaVie Resort & Casino Manila. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Wednesday, June...
Companies controlled by billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr. have deployed emergency relief operations in Mindanao following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake. Manila Water Co., International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), and power distributor Primelectric Holdings Inc. spearheaded...
What’s the default restaurant we take our dads to? Steakhouses. With Father’s Day just around the corner, thoughts turn to where we would celebrate the occasion and, more often than not, where we would persuade the man of the hour to go. I don 't know about you, but my late and beloved...
A 37-year-old father and his 57-year-old grandfather were arrested in Manila on Monday, June 8, after a 12-year-old girl reported years of alleged abuse, according to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). The child filed a complaint early that morning following an incident involving...
