K-pop idol group NCT 127’s Manila concert has been confirmed. Promoter Pulp Live World and NCT 127’s Twitter account announced on Aug. 12 that the “NCT 127 2nd Tour Neo City-Manila: The Link” will happen on Sept. 4 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. NCT 127 will hold their "The Link" concert in...
(OCTA RESEARCH FELLOW DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) The Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila had slightly increased over the past three days, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said on Saturday, Aug. 13. However, David pointed out that the trend appears to have plateaued. In an update posted on...
Motorists and commuters endured heavy traffic on Friday morning, Aug. 12, after the oil pump of a fuel tanker was damaged as it ran over a steel plate cover on Legarda Street, Sampaloc, Manila. Photo courtesy of the Manila Police District PIO According to the report of the Barbosa Police Station...
Filipinos in the United States were urged by Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula to be agents of communion and solidarity with all people. Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) “With Mary as our Queen of Peace, let reconciliation and solidarity win over our political, regional and economic...
The Metro Manila Center for Health Development (MMCHD) cited the EMI Habit audio-visual presentation (AVP) of the Pasay City government as one of the 11 local government units in the National Capital Region (NCR) with the best practices against Covid-19. The city government promoted minimum public...
A Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) official-turned-congressman was lucky enough to witness the final glorious performance of the late Lydia de Vega, the Filipino track and field legend who went by the moniker, "the fastest woman of Asia." Lydia de Vega (left) and Cagayan de...
(OCTA RESEARCH FELLOW DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) The Covid-19 cases in Metro Manila may have already peaked, which means infections in the central region may subside soon, the OCTA Research Group’s latest monitoring showed. In his tweet on Thursday evening, Aug. 11. OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David...
A concert in pursuit of inclusivity, particularly for the differently-abled, featuring one of the biggest K-pop groups worldwide DO YOU FEEL THE RHYTHM? Filipino performers BINI, BGYO, Lady Pipay, with Red Velvet (seated) When “inclusivity'' is just a word passed around so much, it loses its...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Jesus’ hyperbolic answer to Peter’s question reveals God’s attitude towards sinners. To forgive “seventy-seven times” connotes unlimited number. It runs contrary to the unlimited blood-feud retaliation in the case of Lamech who said, “If Cain is avenged seven times,...
On the 121st Police Service anniversary held at the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters last Aug. 8, 2022, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. laid down his marching orders and policy guidance to the 226,000 officers, men and women of the police force, ably led by new PNP Chief Gen. Rodolfo...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The “hour” of Jesus’ impending death would also be the “hour” of his glorification; it is the ultimate manifestation of Jesus’ selfsacrificing love that would bear the fruit of redemption. For his life-giving death, Jesus uses the imagery of a single “seed” (his...
Wonder why it floods so fast now in the Manila area? This is because of the three ongoing drainage systems projects in Manila, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). MMDA Acting General Manager Baltazar Melgar said the three pumping stations are the Padre Faura Drainage,...
