A fire razed a house in Sta. Cruz, Manila, on Friday morning, July 18, during heavy rains brought by Tropical Depression "Crising," causing more than P100,000 worth of damage. The property, located along Kalimbas Street, is owned by Cherry Say and was being rented by Gary Ramos. According to the...
As Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso firmly enforced the “One Strike Policy,” two members of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) were dismissed after a viral video showed them extorting money from a traffic violator in Sampaloc. On Friday, July 18, Domagoso ordered the...
Five members of the “Ipit Gang” who were allegedly pickpocketing students in Ermita and nearby cities were arrested in Manila, police said on Friday, July 18. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the suspects as “Raffy,” 34; “Brandolph,” 33; “Jomar,” 33; “Danilo,” 32; and...
Retail electricity supplier MPower is set to power the cell sites and facilities of PLDT, Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. as part of the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) Retail Aggregation Program (RAP). In a statement on Thursday, July 17, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said MPower...
Abstract art has always drawn various reactions from onlookers over the years. Some find beauty in being able to interpret the vague pieces in any way they please. Others, not so much, going so far as to make claims that even a child could paint such works. Perhaps what makes abstract art so...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned the public of widespread heavy to torrential rainfall brought by Tropical Depression Crising and the southwest monsoon (Habagat) from Thursday, July 17, to Sunday, July 20. Based on Weather...
Ports operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) and Dubai-based logistics company DP World joined forces in investing ₱120 million to roll out the Philippines’ first complete fleet of electric internal transfer vehicles (eITVs). ATI and DP World recently unveiled a fleet of 15 eITVs and their...
Japanese gaming firm Universal Entertainment Corporation reported on the performance of its Philippine unit that owns Okada Manila, providing a sneak peek into the continued struggle of the Philippine integrated resort business. UEC said Okada Manila operator Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment...
Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso spearheaded the demolition of the Barangay 167 hall in Tondo which had long occupied nearly half of the road and posed risks to both motorists and pedestrians. The removal was completed within 24 hours after the mayor ordered its clearing. The action was...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is undertaking the full upgrade of 31 pumping stations in Metro Manila by 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen the capital’s flood control system. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said nearly half of the pumping stations have already been upgraded...
The United States Embassy in Manila confirmed on Wednesday, July 16, that it will build two new boat maintenance facilities in Palawan, near the disputed features of the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, the embassy said that its US Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command issued two public...
President Marcos lauded the “impressive” ongoing construction of the first phase of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), saying it will reduce travel time from Valenzuela to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from two hours to just 40 minutes upon completion. Marcos said this as...
