Residents in portions of Manila will experience a temporary nighttime water service interruption from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting June 23 until June 30, due to urgent network maintenance and system optimization activities. The interruption is part of efforts to improve network performance and...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspended the Expanded Number Coding Scheme on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in line with the celebration of Manila’s 455th founding anniversary. Under the suspension, vehicles with plate numbers ending in 5 and 6 were allowed to travel freely on...
Several roads in Manila were temporarily closed on Wednesday, June 24, to give way to the city’s 455th founding anniversary civic program at the Quirino Grandstand. Traffic authorities implemented closures starting at 12 noon ahead of the 4 p.m. event. South Drive from Roxas Boulevard to...
Marking 455 years of history and resilience, the City of Manila opened its founding anniversary rites on Wednesday, June 24, with a wreath-laying ceremony honoring pre-colonial ruler Rajah Sulayman, setting the tone for a day that celebrated identity, unity, and civic pride. Vice Mayor Chi Atienza...
Combined forces from various government agencies intercepted an estimated P1.7 billion worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in a joint operation in Tondo, Manila, it was announced on Tuesday, June 23. Twenty-three containers out of 24 tracked were seized by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG),...
A 41-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly availed herself of a hair treatment at a salon in Tondo, Manila but failed to pay for the service. The Manila Police District (MPD)-Moriones Tondo Police Station identified the suspect as alias “Jailyn,” a resident of Barangay 117, Tondo,...
Recognizing the importance of having food on the table, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos expressed hope that the rice distribution drive she is spearheading would go a long way. The First Lady underscored how important it is for a mother to ensure there is food on the table, hoping that the rice aid...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and its power generation arm are partnering with Vietnam-based VinEnergo Energy Joint Stock Co. (VinEnergo) to explore about five gigawatts (GW) worth of renewable energy (RE) projects in the Philippines. In a statement on Tuesday, June 23,...
Individuals and families living on the streets were rescued during a nighttime outreach operation conducted by the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) in several areas of the city. The operation covered Roxas Boulevard, Kalaw Avenue, Kartilya ng Katipunan, P. Ocampo Street, and the Legaspi...
K-pop fans are in for a powerful night as Kim Sungkyu, leader and main vocalist of INFINITE, returns to Manila for his much-awaited solo concert. Titled “2026 Kim Sungkyu Live [LV4: Leap To Vector] in Manila,” the show will take place on June 28 at the Skydome, SM North EDSA. Known for his...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans to award the ₱179-billion contract to operate the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) in the third quarter of 2027, aligning with preparations for the railway’s partial operations. Based on its presentation during last week’s Asia Infrastructure...
A 21-year-old “wiper boy” -- a term commonly used to describe individuals who approach vehicles at intersections to clean windshields in exchange for small payments -- was arrested after allegedly threatening a motorist with a pen gun at the corner of Quirino Avenue and San Marcelino Street in...
