Collections of nature-inspired and handcrafted designs catering to the home, fashion, and lifestyle (HFL) sector welcomed the public at the opening of Manila FAME 2025 on October 16 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. The premier trade show is organized by the Center for International Trade...
The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) reported that the positivity rate for influenza, or flu, in Metro Manila has increased to 42 percent in October, indicating ongoing community transmission in the region. In its Flu Task Force Report released on Oct. 17, PSMID...
Retrofitting Metro Manila to hide its “spaghetti” wires is near impossible, as the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said that the existing underground infrastructure was built only for drainage and water, not for electric cables. Meralco Head of Networks Froilan J. Savet told reporters that...
Consumers may soon see fairer or more reasonable power rates as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) begins the long-awaited rate reset process for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and other private distribution utilities. In a statement, the ERC said it has approved the new Rationalized Rules for...
Instead of an initial public offering for its green energy businesses under MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is planning a re-IPO after all of its assets has been consolidated under SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC). “We’re likely to inject our renewable...
Seven months after opening the previous phase, President Marcos inaugurated a new segment of the Pasig River Esplanade from Manila Central Post Office to Arroceros Park. Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the inauguration of the 530-meter segment of the esplanade in Manila on Sunday...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over the northern part of Metro Manila and 16 other areas in Luzon as Tropical Storm Ramil (international name: Fengshen) continued to traverse the landmass on Sunday,...
President Marcos met with Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso in Malacañang on Friday, Oct.17, to strengthen national and local cooperation on major infrastructure and social development projects in the country’s capital. In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
Around 1,000 individuals from various progressive youth groups and student organizations trooped to Mendiola, Manila to protest widespread corruption in the country, particularly the flood control project scandal that allegedly involves top officials of the national government. The Manila Police...
With the rise of renewable energy (RE) and other advanced technologies, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is planning to develop a “twin” system control center (SCC) that would monitor and accommodate the growth of electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and solar at the household level. In a media...
Two Baseco 649 fire volunteers were reportedly injured after being assaulted by residents during a fire that broke out in Barangay 650, Port Area, Manila, on Friday afternoon, Oct. 17, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported. One of the victims said he and his colleague were waiting for...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Oct. 17, commended the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) for being the top-performing school in the 2025 Physician Licensure Examination after 104 out of 105 of its examinees passed the test, earning for the university an outstanding...
