The Chinese embassy in Manila has expressed its gratitude to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for the rescue of an ailing Chinese national aboard a foreign vessel in the waters off Basilan Strait. "Sincere thanks to the PCG for extending timely assistance to a Chinese crew member," Guo Wei,...
Rallyists began gathering at key locations across Manila early Wednesday, Feb. 25, as the nation commemorated the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, while police tightened security around major roads leading to Malacañang Palace. Manila Police District (MPD) Spokesperson Maj....
The Manila city government will regulate rather than prohibit street parking in Binondo, Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said, clarifying that the policy is intended to balance traffic management with the needs of businesses in the historic district. Domagoso stressed that a total parking...
A pedestrian was thrown several meters after being struck by a motorcycle along Jose Abad Santos Avenue in Tondo, late Monday, Feb. 23. According to the Manila Police District, the incident occurred at around 11:25 p.m. along the southbound lane of Jose Abad Santos Avenue corner Tecson Street...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday, February 24 she will not attend the Senate’s meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan despite the efforts of her colleagues to hold dialogues with the envoy over his negative remarks against senators. “I will not go to the meeting with the Chinese...
There is only one hepatologist for every 100,000 Filipinos, with fewer than 100 liver specialists currently practicing nationwide, the Hepatology Society of the Philippines (HSP) said on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Per HSP, around 32 Filipinos die from liver cancer every day, making it the fourth most...
Netizens have praised the personnel of Manila Police District (MPD) Station 4 for their swift and responsive action after successfully recovering a cellphone accidentally lost by a woman in Sampaloc, Manila. MPD said on Tuesday, Feb. 24, said as woman was on her way to work and unknowingly dropped...
The Manila city government has rolled out a new livelihood program in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to provide residents with sustainable income opportunities, in line with the administration’s Minimum Basic Needs (MBN) program. The program was...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Tuesday, Feb. 24, led the groundbreaking ceremony for Binondominium 2 in San Nicolas, marking the sixth vertical housing project under his administration and reaffirming the City Government of Manila’s commitment to providing dignified homes for...
A 33-year-old motorcycle rider was injured after crashing his vehicle into a concrete barrier along P. Burgos Street near Kartilya ng Katipunan in Manila early Tuesday morning, Feb. 24. The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said the victim allegedly lost control of his...
Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso formally submitted on Monday, Feb. 23, the conceptual design and estimated P2.3 billion project cost for the proposed Intramuros Forest Park to Ferdinand Marcos Jr., advancing plans to transform the existing Intramuros Golf Course into a public green space....
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso downplayed talks linking his name to a possible bid for higher office in 2028, saying he intends to stay focused on leading the capital city. Speaking to reporters in Malacañan following the launch of the expanded Local Government Support Fund...
