The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) gave due recognition to the Manila city government for its noteworthy programs and initiatives in social welfare, child protection, women’s safety, and universal health care....
A story from the Manila Bulletin detailing the major threats facing the local tobacco sector was among the winners at the 18th Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards. The winning story, “ Wilting laborers, sprouting smugglers: The crisis in the Philippine tobacco industry ,” was published...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Wednesday, Nov. 5, approved the allocation of P1 million financial aid for the people of Cebu that were affected by Typhoon Tino, as he called on Manileños to also help in the ongoing relief efforts and pray for the province. Domagoso made the...
The officials of the Metro Manila Council (MMC) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday, Nov. 4, said they will adhere to the Department of the Interior and Local Government 's (DILG) infrastructure audit on both public and private buildings in their respective...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will clear all waterways in Metro Manila within nine months to mitigate flooding ahead of the 2026 rainy season. “What the president wants is to mobilize all available resources – the DPWH, MMDA, our local governments, and the private sector,...
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) expressed its support for the Department of Energy 's (DOE) waste-to-energy plan aimed at converting the cities ' garbage into fuel, ushering in a new dawn of renewable energy in the National Capital Region (NCR). During a meeting at the Metropolitan Manila...
Announced on October 28 by Chroma Hospitality, Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila officially transforms into Quest Plus Conference Center, Manila. With a refreshed identity, the rebranding promises more comfort, more connections, and more reasons to stay in the South. “Quest Plus is about...
Belle Corp., the leisure arm of the SM Group, reported a 14-percent drop in net income to ₱1.32 billion for the first nine months of 2025 from the ₱1.53 billion recorded for the same period in 2024, mainly due to lower earnings from City of Dreams Manila (CODM). In a disclosure to the...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday, Nov. 3, expressed the city government 's eagerness to find the perfect balance between sustaining the economy of Manila and preserving its rich history and culture as plans for the development of the long-awaited Halal Town and the major...
The Manila Police District (MPD) said that more than 92,000 visitors flocked to various cemeteries in the city on the first day of Undas 2025, according to the Manila Police District (MPD). As of 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, the Manila North Cemetery recorded the highest number of visitors with...
President Marcos, who joined boxing fans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary “Thrilla in Manila," has honored the new generation of Filipino boxing champions. "Fifty years ago, the world watched the Philippines host one of the greatest boxing matches in history. The Thrilla in...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced a new digital service that will make it easier for families to locate the graves of their loved ones buried at the Manila North and South Cemeteries. Through the initiative of the Manila City Government, residents can now use online...
