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...
As the Lunar New Year approaches next week, The Peninsula Manila invites guests to embark on memorable experiential journeys and festivities that reflect the hotel’s commitment to honoring Filipino-Chinese cultural traditions with elegance and authenticity. Guests of the hotel can...
Waterbomb Manila released the full lineup of artists performing at the water festival in the country. The first Waterbomb Manila will be held on Feb. 22 and 23 at the Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park in Manila and will feature K-pop stars, and hip-hop and EDM artists. On Jan. 20, it...
Conrad Manila appoints Chef Nicolas De Visch as its new executive chef, marking an exciting new chapter in the luxury hotel’s culinary journey. With a career spanning over 30 years in Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East, Chef Nicolas now returns to the...
Last week, spirited debate over the enactment of a law mandating sexuality education among adolescent Filipinos seeped from social media to the mainstream national dailies. In an interview, President Marcos stressed that the implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in public...
As the Philippines and China mark the 50th year of its diplomatic relations, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed hope that both countries can work together in addressing the “common challenges” they face. Vice President Sara Duterte delivers a message during the Chinese New Year...
Waterbomb Manila released the ticket prices and names of additional performers for the water festival. Waterbomb, touted as “Korea’s ultimate water festival,” will be making its debut in the Philippines. Waterbomb Manila will be held on Feb. 22 and 23 at the Quirino Grandstand at...
