Two housemaids and their female accomplice were arrested for attempting to steal items from their employer in Barangay Sta. Mesa, Manila, on Thursday, Aug. 14, the Manila Police District (MPD) said. The suspects were identified as alias Edna, 34, alias Flordeliza, 44, and alias Baby Girl, 34. Edna...
Three individuals were reportedly injured after a coconut oil tanker crashed into four vehicles at Mabini Bridge in Manila on Friday afternoon, Aug. 15. The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said one of the injured was a motorcycle driver involved in the collision, while...
A case of theft occurred in Barangay 210, Tondo, Manila on Thursday night, Aug. 14, after a man stole a mini LPG stove from a house he frequently visits. According to the complainant, her older sister was about to cook breakfast when she noticed that their LPG stove was missing. The complainant...
Home to a diverse population, Manila appeals to international and Filipino families seeking globally oriented learning opportunities for their children. In an increasingly dynamic world, many seek a vibrant, diverse learning environment that equips children with global competence. Countries...
Keen to advance nuclear energy development, Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is set to receive funding support from the United States (US) government nearly three years after it first sought assistance to explore the potential of small modular reactors (SMRs). On the sidelines...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso vowed to strengthen the city’s economy by investing in a skilled and job-ready workforce through free livelihood and skills training programs. During the graduation of trainees of the Manila Manpower Development Center (MMDC) on Thursday, August...
To strengthen its electricity services and support upcoming infrastructure projects, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced the completion of nine major projects in the second quarter of the year. In a statement, Meralco said these capital expenditure (capex) projects, worth around ₱1.09...
Senior citizens in Manila will gain livelihood opportunities through a free seven-day training on Intramuros’ rich history that will enable them to become accredited community tour guides under the Department of Tourism (DOT). The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), in partnership...
Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 12, an increase in electricity rates this month, primarily due to higher pass-through charges and a weakened local currency. According to Meralco, the overall rate for a typical household is now ₱13.2703 per kilowatt per...
Urging students to embrace curiosity and innovation as tools to shape the nation’s future, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday, August 12, spearheaded the grand opening of MindSpark, the Philippines’ largest science museum. “A curious mind is the seed of a...
Some areas in Binangonan, Antipolo City and Baras in Rizal Province will have no water from August 12 to 15. There will be no water in some parts of Barangay Darangan in Binangonan from 10 p.m. on August 13, Wednesday until 4 a.m. on August 14, following the line maintenance activities of Manila...
Critical flood-control works in Marikina under the Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project remain on track for completion by 2028 despite funding delays, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday, Aug. 11. “We anticipate finishing the widening and revetment works...
