The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has deployed a monitoring team to verify compliance with the price freeze in supermarkets and grocery stores in Metro Manila, which are declared under state of calamity. Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said that the DTI has implemented a 60-day price...
The heavy rains brought by Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) on June 24, 2024 flooded many areas and showed the preparedness of government agencies to respond to the extraordinary rainfall dumped on the National Capital Region (NCR), Calabarzon, and several...
Image from Metronome's official Instagram account | @restaurant.metronome Metronome, the beloved French fine dining restaurant in Makati City, has officially closed its doors. The establishment, known for its exquisite cuisine and posh ambiance, announced the permanent closure on July 22, 2024,...
Flood-stricken communities in Taytay, Rizal were among the beneficiaries of the ongoing relief operations of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and Small Town Lottery Authorized Agency Corporations (AACs) in Rizal to areas that were hit by flood caused by Typhoon Carina and the...
China is supporting President Marcos' decision to ban all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said Marcos' move "echoes the call of the Philippine people and serves the common interests of people of both countries." In China, all...
Philippine authorities in Taiwan have implemented safety measures to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as typhoon “Carina” (international name: Gaemi) pounded the area as early as the night of July 24. In a statement, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said it...
The ‘ may liwanag ang buhay ’ mantra did not prevail over the wrath of typhoon Carina after many parts of Metro Manila and nearby provinces were submerged into extreme flooding on Wednesday (July 24) and that triggered electricity service cut-off to many consumers, yet power utility giant...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented a price freeze on essential commodities in Metro Manila after the state of calamity was declared due to Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said on Wednesday, July 24, that the immediate...
East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Company said that La Mesa Dam is approaching its spilling level due to sustained heavy rains. In an advisory on Wednesday, July 24, Manila Water stated that La Mesa Dam is expected to overflow once it reaches the level of 80.15 meters. According to the water...
The local governments of Manila and Pasig City announced the suspension of classes in all levels as well as work in their respective government offices, on Wednesday, July 24, due to continuous rainfall brought about by the southwest monsoon (Habagat) and typhoon Carina. Manila Mayor...
At his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Monday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. elicited 125 rounds of applause and two standing ovations. The entire audience stood up first when he declared anew that the West Philippine Sea is ours, then thanked the armed forces who have...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued Flood Bulletin No. 2 on Tuesday, July 23, for the Metro Manila, Pasig-Marikina, and Laguna de Bay river basins due to continuous light to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,"...
