Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) projects an increase in its capital expenditure (capex) next year to expand infrastructure, upgrade systems, and roll out its advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco executive vice president and chief operating...
The Manila city government shared the city 's best communication and broadcasting practices with the South Cotabato Provincial Information Office (PIO) to help boost information dissemination and coordination with the public. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and City Information...
To strengthen security and reduce crime in Manila, the local government is enforcing the “Anti-Balaclava” Ordinance, which prohibits people from wearing anything that covers their faces, especially inside commercial, government, and other public establishments, or while away from a motorcycle. ...
A 16-year-old boy sought hospital treatment after being beaten and stabbed by his fellow minors in Tondo, Manila, on Thursday night, Nov. 20. According to the officials of Barangay 164, the incident may have stemmed from an earlier altercation, where the victim allegedly beat the younger sibling...
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced on Friday, Nov. 21, that the city government has settled more than P317 million of unpaid utility obligations inherited from the previous administration. Domagoso said the city paid P217 million in Meralco arrears covering Sept. 2024...
Manila City Vice Mayor Chi Atienza led the council in expressing gratitude on Thursday, Nov. 20, after the Department of the Interior and Local Government–National Capital Region (DILG–NCR) recognized the 13th Manila City Council as an Outstanding Local Legislative Awardee for its exemplary...
Several youth groups and student organizations staged a lightning protest at the Mendiola Peace Arch in Manila on Friday, Nov. 21, urging President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and all public officials involved in rampant corruption to resign and be held accountable...
A fire broke out in a residential area along Concepcion Aguila corner 3rd Street, Mendiola, Manila, on Friday, Nov. 21. According to TXTFIRE Philippines, the fire started at 3:14 p.m. and escalated to a second alarm at 3:19 p.m. The blaze was extinguished at 3:46 p.m. As of this writing,...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso signed a partnership agreement on Thursday, Nov. 20, launching the Manila Academic–Public Library Educational Consortium aimed at further enhancing the literacy capability of Manileños. Domagoso explained the consortium, which brings together the...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Thursday, Nov. 20, announced the release of more than P22.3 million in allowances for prosecutors and judges assigned to the city as part of ongoing year-end benefit payouts to City Hall employees. Domagoso made the announcement after a meeting with...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso raised alarm over the worsening mental health of young Manileños and reminded the public to always be kind to others on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Domagoso made the appeal following the incident of a man who was about to jump from a building in Sampaloc,...
Grand Hyatt Manila proudly celebrates a landmark year of recognition, having been named Best Business Hotel – Manila in the Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards and Best Hotel – Manila in the TTG Travel Awards, while also earning a coveted spot in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection,...