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...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso granted a general tax amnesty to Manilenos through Ordinance No. 9118 that seeks to ease their burden of paying local taxes. The general amnesty took effect on Tuesday, July 8, upon signing by the mayor, and will last until Dec. 31, 2025. Domagoso...
ILOILO CITY – The British government, through the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office of the British Embassy in Manila, has partnered with the Iloilo provincial government to boost the resiliency of the rice industry and ease the negative impact of climate change. Lloyd Cameron, economic...
Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has ordered the strict implementation of the city 's Zero Vendor Policy in designated non-negotiable zones to maintain cleanliness and pedestrian accessibility in key areas of the capital city. In a Department Heads meeting held Monday morning,...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will conduct region-wide inspections starting July 18 to ensure compliance with the ₱50 daily minimum wage increase in Metro Manila. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma has directed regional and field offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) to...
A 19-year-old male was arrested for allegedly stealing a tip box containing P12,000 from a coffee shop in Binondo, Manila. A Manila Police District (MPD) report said the incident occurred on Tuesday night, July 1. The suspect pretended to be a customer and took the tip box while the staff were busy...
Around 300 fishermen from nine cities and provinces gathered in front of the Supreme Court in Manila on Friday, July 4, to protest its decision to allow commercial fishing vessels to operate within the 15-kilometer municipal waters reserved for small-scale fishers. The Pangingisda Pilipinas, an...
A revised rehabilitation approach for EDSA and the enforcement of an odd-even traffic scheme will proceed in 2026 following a review of construction methods and project timeline, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Friday, Jul. 4. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the agency...
Lolita 'Lolit ' Solis, a showbiz icon who led a colorful career as an entertainment columnist and talent manager of high-profile celebrities, has passed away. She was 78. Her demise was announced by her eldest daughter, Sneezy, who flew in from the US on Friday. Lolit is survived by...
