East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. announced water interruptions in 16 barangays within Makati, Quezon City, and Taytay, Rizal. According to the water utility, a city-wide interconnection activity in Makati will cause little to no water pressure during the late evening to early morning....
China has lashed out against "certain Filipino officials" for supposedly making irresponsible remarks over the arrest of two Chinese nationals who were found with high-powered firearms and suspected to be Beijing's secret agents in the country. In a statement on Friday night, the Chinese Embassy in...
It is not often that a leader of a foreign state addresses members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in a joint session of the Philippines Congress. This already makes the scheduled speech today, Nov. 4, of Japan Prime Minister Kishida Fumio a historic milestone—as being...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it will hold a competitive bidding for 1,800 megawatts of power supply next year after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved the termination of its power supply deal with San Miguel's power generation unit. In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 2, Meralco...
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has announced that the Angat Hydro-Electric Powerplant (AHEPP) will undergo a temporary shutdown of two-months to make way for its repairs and rehabilitation. In an effort to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the AHEPP, the MWSS stated...
Over 600 children joined the costume party called "Spooktacular Halloween Fest" organized by the Manila local government at the Manila Zoo on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna led the distribution of loot bags containing candy treats to the children. The mayor was wearing a Snow White...
(Photo courtesy of Raha Volunteer/Fire and Rescue Alert Responders) At least 11 houses were damaged while 16 families were displaced in a fire that broke out at the corner of Calamba and Sisa Streets in Sampaloc, Manila on Wednesday, Nov. 1. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP),...
Filipinos flocked to the Manila North Cemetery and Manila South Cemetery on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, to visit their departed loved ones on All Saints’ Day. (Arnold Quizol/MANILA BULLETIN) More than a million Filipinos trooped to Manila cemeteries on Wednesday, All Saints' Day, to remember...
Today, Nov. 1, is All Saints’ Day. This is a day to remember all the saints and martyrs—the known and the unknown. According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, saints are persons in heaven (officially canonized or not), who lived heroically virtuous lives, offered their life...
Christmas is in the air at SM City Manila with its towering 50-feet Christmas tree. Adorned in colorful holiday decors, surrounded by impressive kaleidoscope towers and an enchanting snow globe, it's definitely a must-visit. Photo shows (from L-R): Director of the Department of Tourism Culture and...
The Philippines, a nation known for its rich cultural traditions, has a unique way of commemorating the deceased during Undas, or All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day, celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2, respectively. Every year, millions of Filipinos pay their respects to their departed loved ones by...
City of Dreams Manila brings out treats and tricks this Halloween season at Café Society and at DreamPlay, the interactive family entertainment play space, where a VIP Spookfest package entitles participants in a Halloween costume contest to win an overnight stay at Hyatt Regency Manila. A SWEET...
