The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, October 13, that the easterlies—warm winds from the Pacific Ocean—will continue to affect the eastern sections of Luzon and the Visayas, bringing cloudy skies and scattered rains to several...
The magnitude 5 earthquake that struck Zambales on Saturday evening, Oct. 11, was possibly caused by the movement along the Manila Trench, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. This means the recent earthquakes in Cebu, La Union, and Davao are not connected, as...
A total of 104 individuals, including 36 minors and 43 street dwellers, were rescued in a coordinated Oplan Galugad operation conducted by the Manila Police District (MPD) Station 11 in Binondo, Manila. The operation was led by Lt. Col. Inocencio Richard Villanueva, station commander of MPD Station...
The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Abandoned in Santa Ana, Manila, has called on the city government to clarify a statement in Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso’s 100-day accomplishment report that cited the “Pagsasaayos ng (Repair of) Sta. Ana National Shrine,” saying no such...
As part of Manila 's expanded efforts to support farmers and businesses in Mindanao, the city government launched the Mindanao Fruits and Food Festival on Friday, Oct. 10, to showcase the region 's diverse products and delicacies to residents of Metro Manila. Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno"...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Oct. 10, welcomed the proposal of former Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol of introducing more rice varieties in the city 's markets and food programs to help Filipino farmers in the country. During a courtesy visit to...
A 33-year-old alleged criminal gang leader was arrested for multiple crimes, including murder, shooting, and robbery targeting Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers in Tondo, Manila. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the suspect as “Jaymar,” tagged as the No. 1 most wanted...
After noticing a steep rise in student and staff absences due to flu-like illnesses, several schools and universities across Metro Manila have issued health advisories, declared short “health breaks,” shifted to remote learning, and reinforced sanitation measures amid a surge in influenza and...
A councilor in the city of Manila is currently being investigated after a female councilor accused him of sexually harassing her during a city council session on Thursday, Oct. 9. In a speech, Councilor Eunice Castro of Manila 's 4th District angrily chastised 4th District Councilor Ryan...
Razon-led Manila Water Co. has expanded its retail aggregation program (RAP) enrollment, shifting 56 more facilities to the scheme that allows end-users to combine their power demand and qualify as a single contestable customer. In a statement on Thursday, Oct., 9, Manila Water said the move will...
Three persons were arrested by the Manila Police District (MPD) and the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) Rescue Team for selling solvent to children in Tondo, Manila on Wednesday, Oct. 8, MDSW Director Jay Dela Fuente said. According to Dela Fuente, a parishioner of St. Joseph Parish...
IPO-bound Maynilad Water Services Inc. is planning to expand its operations in Mega Manila, including the Harbor City reclamation area in Pasay, as well as in Bulacan and Cavite. During the firm’s initial public offering roadshow for domestic market players, Maynilad stated that it is looking to...
