Actor/director David Chua acted as the official tour guide for the Miss Grand International 2022 contingent who visited Manila recently in commemoration of Miss Grand Philippines’ official media launch. Along with his security detail, David brought them to some of Manila’s acclaimed tourist...
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Mel Robles on Monday, Nov. 28, turned over P9 million worth of lotto shares to the Manila local government unit (LGU). Courtesy of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office PCSO said in a Facebook post that the check was personally received...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN City of Manila Mayor Dr. Maria Sheilah "Honey" Lacuna-Pangan signed on Monday, Nov. 28, the city government’s budget for 2023 worth P22.2 billion. "Ngayong araw, ating lalagdaan ang pinakamahalagang ordinansa ng lokal na pamahalaan ang executive budget for the fiscal year...
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) ought to provide consumers a detailed computation on how it came up with the amounts of water rate increases for its two private concessionaires. (Noah/ Unsplash) Thus, said House Deputy Minority Leader ang Bagong Henerasyon Party-List Rep....
A group led by Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss visited the Senate on Monday, November 28 as they graced the opening of a photo exhibit entitled “Bridging Innovation Between Israel and the Philippines” which showcases the various projects of Israel in the Philippines. Senator Pia...
Happening this December 2022 Okada Manila recently forged an agreement with the producers of the Eraserheads’ “Huling El Bimbo Reunion Concert 2022,” serving as the official residence of the Eraserheads for their much-awaited concert slated on Dec. 22 at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Paranaque...
San Juan City Mayor and newly-elected Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora said on Saturday, Nov. 26, that the council has approved the resolution allocating more than P9 billion operational budget for the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for 2023. During the joint...
Covid-19 Positivity Rates in Metro Manila and Select Luzon Provinces as of Nov. 26, 2022 (OCTA RESEARCH FELLOW DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) The OCTA Research Group observed rising Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila and five provinces in Luzon. In an update on social media on Monday, Nov. 28,...
“Around 70 million working-age Pinoys can provide much-needed boost to national economy.” This was announced by the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) as the country observes Population Development Week from November 23 to 29. As reported in the Philippine Statistics...
“We will ensure unity, one voice among mayors,” said San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora who was elected on Saturday, Nov. 26, as the new president of the Metro Manila Council (MMC), and the co-chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC). “Noong termino ko bilang mayor, naranasan...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN Over 700 individuals participated in the “Manileñas Unity Walk for a Safe and VAW-free City, Starts with Me” conducted by the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) as part of the country's annual 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW) and their children....
Most of Luzon and Visayas may enjoy a generally fair weather condition in the next 24-hour period, while residents of Mindanao may still expect rains due to the prevalence of Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...