Malacañang has declared Friday, June 24, a special non-working day in Manila in celebration of the capital city's 451st Founding Anniversary. A drone shot of the Manila City Hall (Photo from the Manila LGU website) Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea signed Proclamation No. 1400, which...
K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will be coming to the Philippines to hold a concert for the first time. Big Hit Music, the group’s agency, announced on June 21 TXT’s “Act: Love Sick” in Asia concert tour. K-pop boy band TXT will hold a concert in the Philippines for the first time...
K-pop artists Treasure and GOT7 members Jackson Wang and BamBam will be coming to Manila for a show. Concert promoter Pulp Live World announced that the three artists will be headlining the “2022 K-pop Masterz in Manila” that will be held on July 29 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The poster for...
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle marked his 65th birthday on Tuesday, June 21. Photo RCAM FB The Archdiocese of Manila posted a birthday greeting for the former Manila prelate on Facebook. "Happy Birthday, Cardinal Tagle! We wish you more wisdom and strength as you carry out your...
The Manila Cathedral in Intramuros on Tuesday, June 21, commemorated the 17th death anniversary Jaime Cardinal Sin. Photo Manila Cathedral FB In a Facebook post, the Cathedral thanked the former Manila prelate for being the voice of the people. "We commemorate today the 17th death anniversary of...
The many flavors of the Philippines all in one place There are many ways to celebrate Filipino pride and spirit this June. The best way to do that is through food and travel. Sometimes, one doesn’t need to book numerous trips around the archipelago just to get to know the Philippines. Kain Na!...
Detained Senator Leila de Lima arrived at the Manila Doctors Hospital Monday morning (June 20) to undergo a major surgery. Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branches 204 and 256, which are handling the senator’s two drug cases, granted the senator’s “extreme urgent motion for medical...
Korean actor Hwang In-youp (aka Hwang In-yeop), star of the dramas “True Beauty,” “Why Her” and Netflix’s “The Sound of Magic,” held his first fan meeting in the Philippines, a country that is close to his heart. The 31-year-old star got to interact with Pinoy fans at his BYS Fun Meet...
There will be power interruptions in some areas of Ermita, Malate, and Paco in Manila on Sunday, June 19, as advised by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Meralco will be replacing electric poles, and reconstructing power lines as part of their repair and maintenance operations. Additional...
To commemorate Father’s Day, let us honor some of the pioneers of various fields of excellence in the country Fathers are creatures of essential momentum, propelling not only households but society itself. There are those considered the foundation of the family and, in the bigger picture, pillars...
(GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) New Covid-19 infections in Metro Manila rose by 71 percent over the past week, the OCTA Research Group said on Saturday, June 18. In an update shared on Twitter, OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David said that Metro Manila averaged 176 cases daily during the June 11 to 17 monitoring...
MEDIUM RARE Jullie Y. Daza In 24 hours or so our new Vice President will have been sworn in. And still no news about where she will hold office and where her new home is likely to be. Born May 31, 1978 Sara Duterte Carpio is a Gemini, sign of the Twins. Going by astrological profiles, she has two...
