Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso assured Manila residents that the city government will continue pushing for decent and sustainable housing projects for families in the capital. During a regular flag-raising ceremony on Monday, May 11, led by the Local Board Assessment Appeals,...
The Philippines served as the final stop of K-pop girl group Apink ’s Asia tour, which concluded on May 10 at the UP Theater . “The light that has consistently shone on us for 15 years, Panda. Thank you, Manila,” the group posted on X following the concert. Composed of Park Chorong , Yoon...
During intense deliberations that preceded the 2005 enactment of the Expanded Value Added Tax (E-VAT) Law, which also covered oil and electricity, lawmakers defended the measure as a treasury-tightening mechanism; an unpopular but calculated imposition designed to raise massive revenues so it could...
Despite a slow start to energy sales in the first quarter of 2026, Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) expects demand to rebound as the dry season intensifies. According to Meralco Chief Operating Officer (COO) Ronnie L. Aperocho, the El Niño phenomenon could increase energy...
The Manila City government is offering a new skills training program for residents interested in entering the beauty and wellness industry. The Skin Care Training Program, led by the Manila Manpower Development Center (MMDC) under the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW), is now open for...
A young boy who went missing nearly three years ago in Quiapo remains unaccounted for, prompting renewed calls for public assistance in locating him. Andrei Mama was last seen on July 24, 2023, somewhere in Quiapo, Manila . Since then, no confirmed sightings or updates on his whereabouts have been...
A month after the fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill reportedly broke out, all monitored areas in Metro Manila recorded “good” air quality levels for fine particulate matter (PM2.5), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Sunday, May 10. Citing PM2.5 data as of...
The Marikina Filipino-Chinese Fire Brigade Volunteers provided water supply assistance to residents of Barangay Nangka in Marikina following a water interruption due to an ongoing emergency leak repair on Saturday, May 9. The leak repair is ongoing at the corner of Spain Street and Daang Bakal,...
After years of unchecked theft targeting motorists along Radial Road 10 in Tondo, a more aggressive police campaign is now underway, led by Brig. Gen. Arnold Santiago , director of the Manila Police District (MPD) . The busy stretch has long been notorious for heavy traffic and the presence of...
On Mother’s Day in Dangwa, women behind flower stalls cut stems, arrange bouquets, and wrap roses in plastic, calling out prices over the steady hum of engines and crowds they hardly notice anymore. Around them, the rush moves fast, customers weaving through tight spaces, motorcycles inching...
As gas prices continue to be on the unstable side of things, it seems our summer vacations have become limited. It seems this year, international travel has hit a lot of uncertainties as well due to ongoing global conflicts. From a recent Klook study, trends point toward more local and nearby...
A dress for a special occasion serves two purposes: to shine and to create unforgettable memories. Take, for instance, cocktail dresses, where guests try to find what style best shows who they truly are. At a wedding, the bridal dress is the pièce de résistance. It’s what everyone will see and...
