(Photo from #1 Metro Manila Fire Rescue Group) Two women reportedly died in a fire that hit a condominium unit on the 35th floor of a residential building in Ongpin Street, Binondo, Manila on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. Firefighters said the casualties were...
Technology is bringing unparalleled opportunities and connections for business, education, entertainment, and other sectors. However, it also exposes the younger generation to risks such as cyberbullying, online predators, and identity theft. This is why Senate Bill No. 2934, the...
OLD TOWN ROAD Binondo dates as far back as 1594 and is home to a large Filipino-Chinese community Binondo is widely known as the first Chinatown community, having been established as far back as 1594 by Spanish colonizers as a settlement for Chinese Catholics. Though it has been subject to...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said on Tuesday, Jan. 28, that it will file an application to refund a total of P19 billion to its customers over a period of three years, following an order from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). In a statement, Meralco said the refund, which is...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, Jan. 28, that several areas in Luzon, including Metro Manila, will experience cooler weather as the effects of the northeast monsoon, or "amihan," prevail in the coming days. (MARK BALMORES /...
As the world navigates the complexities of a post-pandemic era, marked by shifting global dynamics and technological transformations, Filipino leaders stand united in heralding a “Jubilee of Hope.” This convergence of messages—from Cardinal Jose Advincula’s homily during the Feast of...
The simulation of the 2025 national and local elections in Rizal Province went well, with a turnout of 90 to 95 percent. Rizal Provincial Election Supervisor, Atty. Arnulfo Pioquinto told Manila Bulletin that the mock polls held in four schools in Antipolo City and Jalajala in Rizal Province were...
Manila Water Co., Inc. the East Zone concessionaire, announced on Friday, Jan. 24, that its new Water Treatment Plant (WTP) under the East Bay Phase 2 project is nearing completion. In a statement, Manila Water said the 200 million liters per day (MLD) facility, located in Pakil, Laguna, is...
Conrad Manila invites guests to welcome the Year of the Snake with an exceptional Chinese New Year celebration this January. The hotel ushers in the brand-new year with a series of exceptional culinary experiences that inspire good fortune and abundance for the year ahead. “On behalf of Conrad...
Over 300 families were displaced in a fire that gutted 30 houses at a residential area in Isla Puting Bato, Barangay 20, Tondo, Manila, on Thursday, Jan. 23. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire began at 2:01 a.m. from the second floor of one of the houses in Purok 5. Courtesy of the...
It’s hard not to think of Binondo when it comes to Lunar New Year celebrations. For more than 400 years, it has been a melting pot of different cultures, making it a unique destination for both foreign and local tourists. Manila Chinatown in Binondo (Photo by Noel Pabalate) Located in Manila...
MPower, the retail electricity arm of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), will provide 100 percent renewable energy (RE) to SM Retail, Inc.'s largest establishments in Pasay City, including its headquarters. The agreement, announced on Wednesday, January 22, allows SM Retail to source its...
