Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso gave assurance to the Korean Embassy in Manila that the safety and security of Korean nationals in the city are strictly observed and protected. Domagoso made the statement on Tuesday, Sept. 9, following a luncheon hosted by Korean Ambassador to the...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced it is expecting a decrease in the generation charge for September, a key development that could temper the rising cost of electricity for millions of households. Joe Zaldarriaga, Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications, explained that the...
Despite dedicating decades to feeding the nation, three elderly Filipino farmers remain trapped in poverty and debt under an agriculture system that Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said must be completely overhauled. In an interview on Manila Bulletin’s newest video podcast “The Sit...
Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso led the inauguration of Manila’s first-ever Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) at the Ospital ng Maynila, a specialized facility that will provide life-saving heart procedures free of charge to city residents. The laboratory, licensed by the...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has partnered with the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to integrate the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) into its water and wastewater facilities in Metro Manila. In a statement on Monday, Sept. 8, Maynilad announced that its water treatment...
The Manila Police District (MPD) arrested a man who threatened to kill a tricycle driver with a jungle knife (bolo) in Baseco Compound, Port Area, Manila, on Saturday, Sept. 6. The suspect was identified as alias Dick, 48, and a resident of the area. According to the MPD, the police were conducting...
A 23-year-old man was arrested after threatening to stab Manila Police District (MPD) officers during clearing and routine patrol operations in Ermita, Manila, on Saturday, Sept. 6. The MPD identified the suspect as alias Anthony, a resident of San Andres Bukid. Based on the police report, officers...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso approved the disbursement of the 1st and 2nd quarter 2025 budget for all 896 barangays in the city on Friday, Sept. 5. Domagoso said the delayed budget, totaling P150,055,477.37, has already been signed, assuring the public that the city government will...
The Department of National Defense (DND) stood firm behind Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday night, Sept. 5, after the Chinese Embassy in Manila accused him of making “anti-China” remarks that it considered as “arrogant” and “ignorant of history.” Defense spokesperson...
The Manila Hotel has once again affirmed its stature as the Grand Dame of the Philippines, taking top honors at the Trip.Best awards by Trip.com. The iconic landmark was named No. 1 Cultural Hotel 2025 and No. 1 Gourmet Hotel 2024 in Metro Manila, while also earning a spot among the Top 20 Premium...
Razon-led Manila Water Co., Inc. has sold its minority stake in Thai water utility firm Eastern Water Resources Development and Management Public Company Limited for ₱1.1 billion as it divests non-core assets where it does not exercise control. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange,...
A total of 100 couples in Manila who tied the knot received cash gifts during a mass civil wedding officiated by Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso at the Bulwagang Bayan of Manila City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 4. The local government said each couple received P6,000 along with free wedding...
