Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is keeping the door open for the Sta. Rita natural gas plant to participate in future supply auctions even as its long-term contract with the utility nears its conclusion. Ronald Valles, Meralco senior vice president and head of regulatory management, said First Gas...
The Manila Police District (MPD) announced that no group was granted a permit to hold a rally on Mendiola Street during the Labor Day protests, keeping the area off-limits to demonstrators. MPD spokesperson Maj. Philipp Ines told the Manila Bulletin that despite the convergence of various labor...
Thousands of workers, activists, and members of various sectors filled the streets of Manila on Thursday, May 1, as Labor Day protests intensified. Authorities installed barricades along key routes leading to Malacañang Palace . Protesters marched along España Boulevard toward Mendiola , calling...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formally demanded payment from LS8 Tourist Transport Corporation following a vehicle fire that caused structural damage to the EDSA-Ortigas Interchange. In a demand letter signed by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, the agency cited the fire...
Toxic lead continues to persist in Metro Manila’s air despite the global phaseout of leaded gasoline, with industrial activities and fossil fuel combustion now driving pollution, a new study found. Using lead isotope fingerprinting on aerosol data collected in 2018 and 2019, researchers from...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Thursday, April 30, outlined his administration’s push for sustainable development, highlighting expanded healthcare services, improved education, job creation, and inclusive programs as key achievements. Speaking at the Manila Bulletin...
China is exploring the possibility of asking the Philippine government to expand its visa-free entry policies for its nationals to other key tourist destinations such as Boracay and Bohol, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said. Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan raised the proposal during the Love Boracay...
Panic gripped residents early Thursday, April 30, when a fire broke out at the corner of Mayhaligue and Masangkay Streets in Sta. Cruz, Manila, and quickly escalated to a fourth alarm. According to initial reports, the fire started at around 2:41 a.m. and rapidly spread through closely built homes...
K-pop artist Soyou returns with a new album that showcases a broader musical palette and a more introspective sensibility. Released on April 29, her third mini-album, " Off Hours ," features five tracks, including the lead single " Girl ." “Off Hours” explores the many facets of everyday life,...
Two out-of-school youths were arrested for allegedly stealing metal parts from a truck chassis at Isla Puting Bato in Tondo, an incident that recently went viral on social media. The suspects were identified as alias “Den,” 18, a resident of Purok 3, Isla Puting Bato, and alias “RPT,” 16,...
It was a weekday, and the mood was light. Dinner with industry friends is almost always the same—good food, great conversation, a few laughs thrown across the table. That night, inside Izakaya Geronimo in Bonifacio Global City, the vibe was cozy and relaxed. For a first visit, it felt like I had...
Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) continues to strengthen its commitment to excellence by consistently improving care for both local and international patients. The hospital upholds its long-standing accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DOT), highlighting its commitment to providing quality,...
