Classes at all levels in both public and private schools in Manila will be suspended on Monday, July 27, in line with the fifth State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Authorities said the suspension is also meant to ease heavy traffic and prepare for possible rallies in...
The truck driver in the viral Osmeña Highway video has surrendered, as police investigate how the jeepney chase caused a woman to fall onto the road and end up beneath a moving vehicle. The incident happened in the early hours of July 16 at the corner of San Andres Street and Osmeña Highway,...
The Manila City Council has formally recognized Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso following the capital’s recent international award, passing a resolution that highlights data driven governance as a growing pillar of public service. The 13th City Council commended Domagoso after Manila...
A routine annual physical examination turned into a distressing experience for a 27-year-old woman after she allegedly discovered she was being secretly recorded while undressing inside a clinic in Tondo, Manila. The victim had gone to a medical clinic on Juan Luna Street on July 20 after being...
Coffee is taking center stage at SM Supermalls this July as the mall operator rolls out Coffee Fest 2026, a nationwide celebration highlighting the country 's growing café culture, local coffee brands, and specialty roasters. Running throughout the month, the festival features coffee fairs,...
Despite my recent consistent praise for the burgeoning dining scene in Quezon City—biased for sure, as I live in the city—I still have to admit that dining in the south, Makati to be exact, remains as exciting and invigorating as ever. Case in point, Restaurant Idalia in Salcedo Village....
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will be offering assistance program to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Metro Manila that are not yet ready to bear the impact of the P85 wage increase DOLE Secretary Francis Tolentino said the move is aimed at cushioning the adverse...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Tuesday inspected the ongoing construction of the new Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of Allied Health Sciences building beside the Ospital ng Maynila. The five-story academic building is being constructed on the site of the former...
The Manila city government is studying the installation of closed‑circuit television (CCTV) cameras on major city bridges amid reports of cable and steel theft and other criminal activities at these locations. City officials, along with representatives from other government agencies and the...
Around 50 senior citizens in Sta. Mesa, Manila, were treated to free haircuts and massages through a community service program organized by the Manila Manpower Development Center (MMDC). The activity took place at the Baltao Covered Court in BA Building, Barangay 600, where 50 senior citizens...
Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan has distanced the Chinese government from State-run China Daily 's controversial AI-generated video depicting Filipinos as monkeys, insisting the publication 's content was not directed by Beijing. "I think our spokesperson said very clearly, it 's just...
At a gas station along a busy Manila road, a delivery rider pulls over -- not to check his phone for the next booking, but to reach into his bag, as a few stray dogs begin to gather. He tears open a pack of dog food and pours it onto a piece of cardboard on the pavement. The animals inch closer,...
