The Manila Hotel, in partnership with Designers Circle Philippines (DCP), presents “Timeless,” an exhibit of modern Filipiniana bridal gowns, on display at the hotel’s iconic Grand Lobby until Aug. 7, 2025. Celebrating the elegance of the Filipino love story, “Timeless” brings together...
Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are emerging as global frontrunners, with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) proudly unveiling the universities from their respective areas that have earned spots in the esteemed 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). On their...
To strengthen scholar communities across the Lasallian network, the Lasallian Scholars Society (LSS) of De La Salle University-Manila conducted Lasallian Scholars Summit 2025 (LSSUMMIT 2025), a two-day capacity-building event held from July 11 to 12, 2025, at the DLSU-Manila campus. The event...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso spearheaded the road clearing for the safety of pedestrian in the streets of Manila. Domagoso commended Barangay Chairwoman Edzel Acosta for proactively seeking assistance from the city to clear road obstructions in her community. “Natutuwa tayo...
The Philippines’ capital city is regarded as the cheapest city for the rich in Asia-Pacific by Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer, despite inflation denting even the affluent’s deep pockets. In Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2025, released on July 14, Manila is ranked 10th...
Razon-led Manila Water Co. is nearly done with its mainline extension pipelaying project in Angono, Rizal, which would benefit thousands of residents in the area by the third quarter of 2025. In a statement on Monday, July 14, Manila Water said its ₱24.4-million investment for the project is...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Saturday, July 12, received 100 body cameras intended for use by the city’s traffic enforcers to support efforts in improving traffic management and promoting road discipline. The mayor said the cameras will help identify reckless drivers and...
The Philippines and Japan have forged an agreement that would further strengthen both countries’ disaster resilience in Greater Metro Manila area, particularly in dealing with earthquakes and tsunamis. Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Officer-in-Charge Charge Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito...
An artist’s legacy is often based on how they are remembered. When we think of iconic artists, we recall the dedication and passion behind their craft. Their artworks evoke emotions that make us wonder what inspired such creations. Sometimes, we learn how an artist used their work as an escape...
A man allegedly dealing with family problems climbed an electric post along Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo, Manila, on Thursday night, July 10. According to barangay officials of Barangay 391, who were among the first responders, the man was making a scene before climbing the post at around 11 p.m....
Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced an upward adjustment of ₱0.4883 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in electricity rates due to higher generation charges. In a statement, Meralco noted that the increase, which brought the overall rate for a typical household to ₱12.6435 per kWh,...
A 19-year-old University of the Philippines Manila student was robbed and killed by four individuals in Barangay La Filipina, Tagum City, Davao del Norte on Wednesday, July 9. Police identified the victim as Sophia Coquilla, who was on vacation when she was slain. She sustained 38 stab wounds in...
