Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso could not hide his dismay over the Sunog Apog Pumping Station in Tondo, Manila, that is notorious for continuously breaking down and, at times, worsening the flooding situation in the city despite millions, if not billions, worth of repairs and updates...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) branded as useless the ₱774-million pumping station in Manila which was built supposedly to mitigate flooding in nearby communities. DPWH Secretary Vince B. Dizon said the flood control project, completed in 2020 and located in Tondo, ...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced the suspension of classes on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27, as the city prepares for the expected onslaught of typhoon "Opong" and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) which will bring heavy to intense rains across Luzon, including...
Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) continued to move closer toward the Eastern Visayas-Bicol area on Thursday, Sept. 25, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise tropical cyclone wind signals in more parts of...
Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza urged barangay leaders to help in strengthening the Capital City 's tourism industry which is one of the major drivers of the city 's economy and provide more job opportunities to Manileños. Atienza made the statement on Tuesday, Sept. 23, during the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Sept. 24, raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 in parts of Eastern Visayas as Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) intensified further while moving west-southwestward over the...
The Manila city government formally opened its newly-built two-story Valeriano Fugoso Health Center in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Tuesday, Sept. 23, as it continues to increase the number of health facilities in the Capital City and further improve its healthcare capabilities. Manila Mayor Francisco...
A 36-year-old man was nabbed by the Manila Police District (MPD) for raping, threatening, and coercing three minor girls into joining his fake gang in Sampaloc, Manila. His cohort was also arrested for bringing the girl recruits and for acting as a lookout. According to the authorities, two girls...
The Manila Hotel has been honored with the Tourism Pillar Excellence Award at the first-ever Philippine Tourism Awards, organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) under the leadership of Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. The recognition highlights outstanding contributions to the tourism...
11 a.m., Sept. 27 The typhoon left the Philippine Area of Responsibility on September 27, with all Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals lifted nationwide. Despite its exit, "Opong" continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds, rains, and rough seas over parts of Luzon, Visayas, and...
The Manila city government will pursue criminal charges against nearly 200 individuals arrested in connection with the violence that broke out during the Sept. 21 protests marking the 53rd anniversary of Martial Law. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Tuesday, Sept. 23, that a...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is in talks with the private operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) to complete the construction of the long-delayed common station linking Metro Manila’s railways. Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan said Light Rail Manila Corp....
