A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Quezon province on Wednesday evening, July 29, with tremors felt in parts of Luzon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the earthquake struck at 10:11 p.m. Its epicenter was traced 93 kilometers northeast of...
Staying at a hotel is about comfort, service, and a chance to unwind, but the experience becomes even more meaningful when you know your stay supports something beyond hospitality. As sustainability becomes a bigger consideration for travelers, more hotels are combining quality guest experiences...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reported a 3.8 percent increase in first-half core net income, boosted by expanding power generation assets and retail market growth despite the slight dip in distribution volumes. Meralco Senior Vice President and Chief Finance Officer Betty Siy-Yap reported that the...
A fire that hit a Raon building on Tuesday has drawn attention back to a stretch of Avenida once known for its cluster of billiard halls, where players like Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante were watched, wagered on, and remembered. The blaze broke out on July 28 at the...
At least 32 families, or 122 individuals, were displaced after a third-alarm fire hit a residential area in Dagupan Extension, Gagalangin, Tondo before dawn on July 29. The fire broke out at around 4:09 a.m. and quickly escalated, reaching the third alarm by 4:47 a.m. as flames spread across...
Access constraints may have affected the response to the P5-million fire that hit a residential building in Paco, Manila before dawn on July 29, even as authorities look into a possible electrical cause of the blaze. The fire broke out at Building 1 of Residencias de Manila on Jesus Street at...
Conrad Manila officially announces the opening of submissions for the upcoming editions of Gallery C’s Of Art and Wine series, welcoming proposals from both emerging and established artists. As the hotel approaches the 10th anniversary of its renowned art gallery in early 2027, Gallery C, led by...
A low-pressure area (LPA) off the coast of Albay may bring scattered rains and thunderstorms over parts of Luzon within the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, July 29. PAGASA weather specialist Chenel Dominguez...
Two separate fires, both reaching the third alarm, broke out in Paco and Tondo, Manila, before dawn on Wednesday, July 29, prompting a massive response from firefighters and volunteer fire brigades. The first fire broke out at Building 1 of Residencias de Manila in Paco at around 3:40 a.m. The...
Problem Child has been named the Best Bar in the Philippines after landing at No. 44 in the 2026 edition of Asia 's 50 Best Bars. The Makati cocktail bar 's ranking was announced Tuesday during the live countdown of Asia 's 50 Best Bars at Wynn Palace Macau, where bars from across...
Stressing that there are many underrepresented sectors in business, Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Philippines Chair Joey Concepcion called for a more inclusive and borderless ASEAN digital economy. Speaking at the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026 on...
A fire that struck a mid-rise commercial building in Raon, Sta. Cruz, Manila on Tuesday afternoon, July 28, mainly damaged the third floor used as storage for electrical supply products, authorities said. The blaze, which broke out at around 12:31 p.m., quickly escalated to second alarm, with thick...
