Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David on Monday, Sept. 22, said capital punishment will not solve corruption as it largely punishes the poor while allowing the wealthy and powerful to escape accountability. In a social media post, David said the Church understands the outrage and demand for serious...
Hundreds of demonstrators trooped to Mendiola in Manila to air their frustration over the widespread corruption in government offices, particularly in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Sunday, Sept. 21. Despite the scorching sun and intense heat, 52-year-old Jun Zuaño and his...
The Makati City Police is ready for the upcoming Sept. 21 rallies across Metro Manila and vowed to uphold peace, order, and public safety. "While Makati City is not identified as a primary site for these demonstrations, we recognize the potential for indirect impacts, including spillover...
Ever wanted to sail with Luffy and the Straw Hat crew? Now’s your chance—no Devil Fruit required. SM North EDSA just went full anime mode, teaming up with Toei Animation to drop the biggest “One Piece” activation in the Philippines. The Block Atrium is now basically the “One Piece”...
Motorists experienced heavy traffic along EDSA-Estrella in Makati City after a black Toyota Avanza multipurpose vehicle (MPV) crashed into several concrete barriers of the EDSA bus carousel on Thursday, July 10. According to the authorities, the driver of the MPV claimed that he tried to evade...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will pilot a new engineering technology aimed at strengthening the foundation of EDSA and integrating an improved drainage system while minimizing disruption to traffic flow. The DPWH said the pilot test will cover two primary processes —...
A revised rehabilitation approach for EDSA and the enforcement of an odd-even traffic scheme will proceed in 2026 following a review of construction methods and project timeline, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Friday, Jul. 4. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the agency...
If you’re still unsure how to celebrate Father’s Day, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Whether your dad’s a thrill-seeker, anime lover, style icon, or a foodie, SM North EDSA has something for every kind of dad. Check out the recommendations below and make this Father’s Day one to...
An alleged person with disability (PWD) was punched, kicked, choked, and temporarily incapacitated with a taser while inside a public utility bus (PUB) along the EDSA Busway in a now-viral video that prompted the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to summon officials from...
The implementation of the EDSA upgrade may be moved to after the rainy season as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reviewed a revised rehabilitation plan aimed at adopting faster and more cost-efficient construction methods. “We are testing the structural bearing capacity of the...
President Marcos affirmed that the government will not resume the suspended EDSA rehabilitation project until authorities have come up with solid rerouting schemes and consider the use of newer, faster technologies to minimize public disruption. Epifanio de...
Discussions at the unveiling of Metrobank’s newest brand campaign mantra, “Let’s Grow Together”—a continuation of its more than 30-year-old slogan, “You’re in Good Hands”—centered on the President’s decision to temporarily halt the much-criticized two-year closure to “rebuild...
