Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has ordered the planting of an initial 100,000 bamboo trees along Roxas Boulevard, R-10, and other major thoroughfares as part of the city government’s flood control and environmental protection program. Domagoso announced the initiative...
China’s embassy in Manila is once again trading barbs with yet another Philippine government official, this time with Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno, whom it advised to be responsible in asserting facts. “Rep. Diokno, before hastily assigning labels or making accusations, it would be...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday, Jan. 19, reaffirmed his commitment to Manileños as their mayor, saying that he has no plans to run for president in the 2028 elections. Domagoso made the statement during the flag-raising ceremony at the Manila City Hall attended by its...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso reminded city government workers to serve the people with dignity and respect on Monday, Jan. 19, even to the point of “taking the bullet” in the name of public service. Domagoso made the statement during the regular flag-raising ceremony at the...
Foreign travelers with long layovers in Manila can now transform wait time at the airport into curated city experiences aboard the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Transit Tours in partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL). DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the program lets tourists enjoy...
The Manila City Council clarified that the increase in garbage collection fees under Ordinance No. 9151 is computed based on the actual volume of waste generated by each business industry, stressing that establishments producing more garbage are charged higher rates. In a response to inquiries on...
A 69-year-old man allegedly involved in a robbery-extortion scheme targeting businessmen in Binondo was arrested by operatives of the Manila Police District–Station 11 during an entrapment operation, while his supposed police accomplice remains at large. The suspect was identified as Eduardo...
Thousands of devotees gathered around Sto. Niño de Tondo Parish on Saturday, Jan. 17, ahead of the feast day of the Sto. Niño, drawing large crowds throughout the day. Drone footage released by the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRM) showed dense crowds surrounding the...
The City of Manila’s drive for sustainable and inclusive employment gained fresh momentum on Jan. 16 as Vice Mayor Chi Atienza secured the commitment of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to expand skills training and livelihood opportunities for Manileños. Vice...
Church officials in Pandacan have released the schedule of activities for the Feast of Sto Niño de Pandacan, which will be observed from January 16 to January 18. The celebration will open on Jan. 16 with the Ante Visperas scheduled at 7 p.m. at a temporary mass area. Activities will continue on...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has filed a diplomatic protest against Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman Jay Tarriela, known for exposing China 's supposed illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea, before Malacañang and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for supposedly...
The southbound lane of Dimasalang Bridge will reopen to motorists on Jan. 17, 2026, following the completion of rehabilitation works by the Department of Public Works and Highways. In a formal notice sent to Manila City Hall this week, the Department of Public Works and Highways North Manila...
