A non-government organization based in Tanay, Rizal is holding a marathon activity for the benefit of orphans and neglected children in the province on Feb. 22. Rehoboth Sampaloc Ministries (RSM), a non-denominated organization led by Frescian Canlas, announced that the MARILAQUE Run 2025 will be...
Some parts of Cainta and Taytay in Rizal province will have no water for at least six hours on Thursday, Jan. 16. In an announcement, Manila Water said the disruption of water service will start at 10 a.m. on Jan. 16 until 4 a.m. on Jan. 17, Friday, in some parts of Barangay San Juan in Cainta and...
Over 20 industry groups have expressed support for renewing Meralco’s franchise as the Senate deliberates on the proposed legislative measure. Senate Bill No. 2824 authored by Senator Joel Villanueva, seeks to grant Meralco a fresh 25-year authority to operate. In his sponsorship speech, the...
The latest employment figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) bring encouraging news. The employment rate rose to 96.8 percent in November 2024 from 96.4 percent in November 2023 and 96.1 percent in October 2024. Meanwhile, underemployment dropped to 10.8 percent, down from...
(Courtesy of Manila General Information Systems Center/Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office) The “National Rally for Peace” organized by religious organization Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) Monday, Jan. 13, attracted a mammoth crowd but the event went smoothly as no untoward event...
Consumers will have a slight reprieve on their electricity bills in the new year as the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a rate decrease of P0.2189 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This brings the overall rate for a typical household to P11.7428 per kWh, down from P11.9617 per kWh last month....
The country’s housing backlog is being addressed by the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing Program or the 4PH Program, a transformative approach that will not only build houses but will especially uplift the lives of millions of Filipinos. The 4PH Program, declared as the government’s...
The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) in Taiwan is promoting to Filipinos job opportunities in the island that can offer at least P52,000 salary per month. Cesar Chavez, Jr., the country's labor attachè in Taiwan, said the Philippine government is urging Filipinos to take advantage...
Starting Sunday midnight, Jan. 12, the entire northbound lane of Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City will be closed to traffic for the start of the full-blast construction of the Tandang Sora Station of the Metro Manila Subway Project. The entire southbound lane of the Mindanao Avenue was already closed...
Almost unnoticed because topics like these do not go viral in social media, two news stories days ago reported developments that highlight the country’s commitment to protecting its most vulnerable citizens — children. First was the Supreme Court decision upholding the conviction of a...
The past decade for HBA Manila has been a journey full of unexpected turns—much like a thrilling roller coaster. As the world, including the Philippines, faced unpredictable challenges such as lockdowns, recovery periods, and evolving market demands, the hospitality design industry had to adapt....
Of Art and Wine Machine of Thoughts Conrad Manila welcomes the new year with the unveiling of its latest art exhibit, “Machine of Thoughts”, as part of the 33rd edition of the hotel’s acclaimed Of Art and Wine series. Featuring 53 dynamic works by five prominent artist-architects from...
