Retail price growth for general goods in Metro Manila posted a slight uptick in July this year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Preliminary PSA data revealed that the general retail price index (GRPI) for the National Capital Region (NCR) settled at 1.9 percent...
Residents of Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila, wade through floodwaters caused by heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Enteng (Photo courtesy of Arnold Quizol/MANILA BULLETIN) Several families in Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila, started to evacuate on Monday morning, September 2, due to heavy...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has assured its readiness to manage potential power outages as Tropical Storm “Enteng” intensifies, bringing heavy rainfall to Luzon. In a statement, Meralco, the country’s largest power distributor, recorded 28,256 affected customers with power...
The Rizal provincial government has suspended classes for Monday, September 2, due to Tropical Storm Enteng. Rizal Governor Nina Ynares announced the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels for both public and private schools in the entire province. The governor said schools may shift to...
There will be no water in some areas of Rizal province from Sept. 2 to 5 due to Manila Water’s maintenance works. In Cainta, Rizal, the water service interruption will start at 10 p.m. on September 2, Monday until 4 a.m. on September 3. Tuesday. On September 3, Tuesday, beginning 10 p.m. until 4...
Dutch financial giant ING expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to continue cutting interest rates, given favorable inflation expectations for August and beyond. "Even though there is no evidence yet that the July tariff cuts have had much impact on consumer rice prices, the absence of any...
The old Filipino practice of buying in small portions has started to appear in many sari-sari stores, this time pushing the concept of Zero Waste further with refilling stations where buyers bring reusable containers for their purchases. Known as “tingi” (buying in small portions), the practice...
DAVAO CITY – Over 400 artists and aspiring artists from various areas in Mindanao joined the Davao leg of the Manila Bulletin Sketchfest 2024 at the activity center of the SM City Davao Annex here on Saturday, August 31. WINNERS of the Manila Bulletin Sketchfest 2024 in Davao City pose during the...
Japan said that its concern regarding developments in the South China Sea is a valid concern after the Chinese Embassy in Manila hit the Japanese ambassador in Manila for defending the Philippines against China's aggression in the waters. The Japanese Embassy in Manila said that the issue with...
Westin Manila in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City Marriott International Philippines (MIP) hosted its inaugural Philippine Business Exchange, a two-day event designed to connect in-market customers and industry partners with exceptional experiences across its 10 properties in the country. The...
Two events related to government initiatives to establish a network of bike lanes and encourage more people to choose biking for mobility happened on Aug. 29. First, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that it is seeking a bigger budget of ₱2.59 billion to fund additional bike...
K-pop boy band EXO’s D.O. (real name Doh Kyung-soo) arrived in Manila on Aug. 30 for his fan concert. D.O. will hold his “2024 Doh Kyung Soo Asian Fan Concert Tour Bloom In Manila” on Aug. 31 (6 p.m.) and Sept. 1 (5 p.m.) at Araneta Coliseum, presented by Wilbros Live. The K-pop...
