The Manila City government announced road closures and traffic rerouting measures for the Decathlon Anniversary Run on Sunday, Aug. 30. The traffic scheme will take effect starting at 1 a.m. Affected roads include portions of Roxas Boulevard, Bonifacio Drive, P. Burgos Avenue, Finance Road, Maria...
One of the great things about being a journalist is the people you meet along the way. The people you meet at the crossroads of life. New people who become friends, old friends you see again after long years, and the sweet experiences you get to try. I haven’t explored San Juan City in a long...
Caritas Manila in on its 18th year of advancing environmental sustainability through charity via its modest but meaningful Segunda Mana initiative. Since 2008, Segunda Mana, the donation-in kind arm of Caritas Manila has been extending the lifecycle of clothes, furniture, books, toys, electronics...
Manila Water Infratech Solutions (MWIS), the non-East Zone operating arm of Manila Water Co., is expanding its service offerings to manage and maintain third-party water assets, seeking to capture a broader market among industrial parks, commercial property developers, and local government units....
The Manila city government and the Department of Migrant Workers–National Capital Region (DMW‑NCR) signed an agreement on Aug. 26 to provide jobs and livelihood aid to returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso joined officials from the DMW,...
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso ordered health workers to conduct door-to-door visits as part of an intensified campaign against leptospirosis following a sharp rise in cases in the city. Domagoso issued the directive on Wednesday, Aug. 26, after meeting with...
The Manila City government advised the public that the emergency room of the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center (OMMC) has reached 300 percent capacity over the past two days amid a surge in patients, including suspected and confirmed leptospirosis cases. The local government said patients seeking...
A suspected “Akyat-Bahay” robber was killed in an alleged shootout with police after being caught scaling a building, while his cohort was arrested in Binondo, Manila, on Tuesday night, Aug. 25. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the slain suspect as alias “Rhenzy,” while the...
There is something reassuring about a government seal of approval when it comes to a restaurant built around the cuisine of another country. For Nara Thai Makati, that recognition has now come from Thailand itself, with the restaurant recently earning the Thai Select Seal. The recognition, granted...
Cebu has long been known for its beaches and heritage sites, but there is more to discover once you get beyond those familiar attractions. Increasingly, food is becoming part of the experience, with destinations across the province bringing together Cebuano specialties, international flavors,...
The Manila Police District (MPD) arrested two suspects involved in a robbery at a gasoline station in Paco, Manila, on Aug. 17. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed the suspects arriving at the gas station on a motorcycle at around 2 a.m. before allegedly declaring a holdup. Police said...
The Manila City government officially renamed Ospital ng Sampaloc (OSSAM) as the Mayor Ramon Bagatsing General Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 25, in honor of the late mayor’s contribution to the city. According to the city 's Public Information Office (MPIO), Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno”...
