Last Friday was one of those days when staying home seemed like the most sensible thing to do. The rain would not let up, streets were flooding, and getting around Metro Manila required more patience than usual. Still, we made our way to the Nespresso boutique at Power Plant Mall in Rockwell,...
What is The Peninsula Manila to you? As the hotel celebrates 50 years in the Philippines this September, that is a question bound to resonate with many Filipinos. To me, the answer is deeply personal. It was there when we needed it most. Years ago, when our family was still in business, we were on...
A 49-year-old person with disability (PWD) died after being stabbed 21 times by his friend during a drinking session in Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City, early Tuesday, July 7. Police identified the victim as Jose Polvorosa Mitra, who was attacked around 12:30 a.m. on AFP Road after a heated...
After years of hoping and waiting, Filipino fans of Gong Yoo finally have a reason to celebrate. The beloved South Korean actor behind some of the biggest Korean dramas and films of the last decade is officially bringing his first Asia fan meeting tour to Manila, giving local fans a rare chance to...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro brushed aside Chinese academics ' claims that Batanes belongs to China, saying the Philippine government deals with official state positions rather than the views of individual scholars. Responding to questions about the...
House Deputy Majority Leader 1-Rider Party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez is prodding local government units (LGUs) to adhere to higher No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) standards. This, after the lawyer-legislator acknowledged the Supreme Court’s (SC) resolution dismissing the consolidated...
Reinforcing its commitment to making life-saving skills accessible to every Filipino, Bell-Kenz Pharma has forged a landmark partnership with the Quezon City government through the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QCDRRMO), making the city the first local government unit...
There is a certain comfort in hearing a familiar accent while you’re far from home. It’s instantly recognizable, deeply personal, and reassuring. Chef Jorge Mendez believes food can evoke much the same feeling. That idea forms the foundation of Pinoy Accent, his newest restaurant in Quezon...
Marking a milestone moment in its 10th anniversary celebration, Conrad Manila concluded an extraordinary edition of Inspired Beginnings 2026, its bespoke bridal showcase, held in collaboration with Getting Married Wedding Coordinators and Event Planners by Kutchie Zaldarriaga from June 26 to 28,...
K-pop girl group Momoland is returning to the Philippines to celebrate its 10th debut anniversary with a fan concert in Manila next month. The group 's "Very Merry Party" fan-con will be held on Aug. 7 at the FYM Hall of the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. Members Hyebin, Jane, Nayun,...
Several Metro Manila cities suspended classes on Friday, July 10, as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, or habagat, intensified by Typhoon Inday, continued to affect the capital. Caloocan, Malabon, Valenzuela, and San Juan canceled face-to-face classes across all levels in public and private...
Social media isn 't a license to malign other people, This was seemingly the lesson that Manila 2rd district Rep. Rolando Valeriano wanted to impart to his countrymen after the city prosecutors office elevated the cyberlibel complaint he filed against the expelled Cavite 4th district Rep....
