How safe are reclamation projects in Manila Bay? Scientific evidence continues to accumulate, and policymakers would be ill-advised to ignore its implications. A recent study published by the University of the Philippines reported significant land subsidence in key infrastructures situated within...
Filipino diners will soon get a taste of one of the United Kingdom’s most recognizable restaurant brands. The Bistro Group has announced that it is bringing Wagamama to the Philippines, marking the latest addition to the company’s growing roster of international concepts. The first local branch...
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and The Manila Hotel is marking the occasion with a monthlong selection of dining experiences and indulgent treats designed for family gatherings and meaningful celebrations. Leading the festivities is Café Ilang-Ilang, which will offer its popular...
Maynilad Water Services Inc. has tapped International Finance Corp. (IFC) for a $500,000 infrastructure advisory services project aimed at strengthening the west zone concessionaire’s sustainability and resilience strategy. In a disclosure last Monday, June 15, IFC said the project was approved...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso joined German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in paying tribute to national hero Jose Rizal in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument in Ermita on Tuesday, June 16, as part of the leader’s state visit to the Philippines. The ceremony...
Our fathers deserve only the best treatment this coming weekend. What better way to show them how much you care by treating them to a mini staycation? We’ve gathered a list of hotels we can always vouch for when it comes to providing quality service. Taal Vista Hotel Planning to venture out of...
As if the universe was listening to my pleas—although I will never claim that I am important enough for celestial powers to listen to—I am feeling a shift, slowly but now picking up pace, in the dining world in Quezon City (QC), my home turf. For me, it started early this year, with chef...
SINGAPORE — The Philippines is among the countries best positioned to help meet Asia’s rapidly growing electricity needs, with its rich geothermal resources as well as expanding wind and solar sectors offering significant potential for renewable energy (RE) development, according to...
A 51-year-old man missing for nearly a year has been reunited with his mother after Manila officials traced him, following Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso’s response to a TikTok appeal from the family. According to the local government, the mayor ordered concerned offices to verify...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Schools Division Superintendent Sheryll Gayola credited the orderly start of School Year 2026–2027 to the city’s strategic deployment of police and traffic personnel, which ensured safety and order across public school campuses. The local...
The Manila local government commended a Department of Environment and Public Services (DEPS) personnel on Tuesday, June 16, for returning a lost wallet she found while clearing debris at the Quirino Grandstand in Ermita. According to DEPS- District V personnel, she discovered the unattended items...
Six barangay chairpersons from across Manila were recognized on Monday, June 15, as the Most Outstanding Barangay Chairmen for 2026 in an awarding ceremony led by Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso. The awardees, representing the city’s six districts, were cited for their leadership and...
