I 've attended countless environmental activities over the years, from coastal cleanups to tree-planting drives. But a recent initiative in Pasay City reminded me that sustainability can also be deeply personal. When Savoy Hotel Manila invited me to join its Plant a Sampaguita advocacy, I...
The Manila Hotel once again opens its Grand Lobby to a celebration of heritage, artistry, and national pride with “Draped in Valor, Fashioned in Freedom: 2026 Philippine Independence Showcase,” presented in partnership with Designers Circle Philippines. In celebration of the 128th Philippine...
A car caught fire on the northbound lane of the Skyway near the Quezon Avenue exit in Quezon City on Wednesday night, June 24, alarming motorists passing through the area. A video taken by a motorist showed the vehicle engulfed in flames as thick smoke rose from the roadway. Motorists nearby felt...
Leading to the September 50th anniversary of the iconic The Peninsula Manila, a unique four-hands dinner was held at Old Manila, the hotel 's signature fine-dining restaurant. Learning that The Peninsula is nigh on its 50th year brings a warm feeling to one 's heart, especially to this...
From an inherited P14.6‑billion debt to what he touted as a surge in investments and revenues, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Wednesday declared Manila’s financial "comeback" during his State of the City Address (SOCA), coinciding with the capital’s 455th founding anniversary. ...
Citing the need for urgent preventive action, Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has ordered the creation of a multi-agency task force aimed at stopping gun violence and mass-casualty incidents in schools across the city. He made the announcement during the delivery of his State of the City...
Residents in portions of Manila will experience a temporary nighttime water service interruption from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting June 23 until June 30, due to urgent network maintenance and system optimization activities. The interruption is part of efforts to improve network performance and...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspended the Expanded Number Coding Scheme on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in line with the celebration of Manila’s 455th founding anniversary. Under the suspension, vehicles with plate numbers ending in 5 and 6 were allowed to travel freely on...
Several roads in Manila were temporarily closed on Wednesday, June 24, to give way to the city’s 455th founding anniversary civic program at the Quirino Grandstand. Traffic authorities implemented closures starting at 12 noon ahead of the 4 p.m. event. South Drive from Roxas Boulevard to...
Marking 455 years of history and resilience, the City of Manila opened its founding anniversary rites on Wednesday, June 24, with a wreath-laying ceremony honoring pre-colonial ruler Rajah Sulayman, setting the tone for a day that celebrated identity, unity, and civic pride. Vice Mayor Chi Atienza...
Combined forces from various government agencies intercepted an estimated P1.7 billion worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in a joint operation in Tondo, Manila, it was announced on Tuesday, June 23. Twenty-three containers out of 24 tracked were seized by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG),...
A 41-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly availed herself of a hair treatment at a salon in Tondo, Manila but failed to pay for the service. The Manila Police District (MPD)-Moriones Tondo Police Station identified the suspect as alias “Jailyn,” a resident of Barangay 117, Tondo,...
