Thick smoke from the ongoing fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill spread across parts of Metro Manila on Saturday, April 11, as the blaze continued to emit smoke and affected air quality in several areas. The fire, which broke out around 8 p.m. on April 10, continued to send smoke across multiple...
The Manila Police District (MPD) has confirmed on Saturday, April 11, that it has temporarily halted the strict enforcement of a city ordinance penalizing individuals for going shirtless in public, following backlash over its perceived “anti-poor” impact. In a directive dated April 11, 2026,...
“Swimming, ano tara?” echoed along the long lines of young swimmers gathered by midmorning on a scorching Saturday, April 11, outside the Dapitan Sports Complex swimming pool in Sampaloc, Manila. The facility -- one of six public swimming pools in the city now open free of charge -- drew both...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, on Friday, April 11, led the relaunch of the Miss Manila pageant, now partnered with Sparkle GMA and Empire Philippines , opening doors for candidates to compete on national and even global platforms. Carrying the theme “New Manila, My Manila,”...
RJ Abarrientos scored on a clutch layup in the waning seconds to lift Barangay Ginebra past Magnolia, 91-89, and get back on the winning track in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, April 10. With the game tied 89-all with 8.2 seconds left, the Kings executed...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is solidifying the Philippines ' presence on the global sporting map, securing the staging of world-renowned International Series (IS) for a second straight year. ...
As excitement continues to build for the XLOV Asia Tour in Manila, promoters Wish Us Luck and HY LIVE released a special update to reward the fans ' incredible patience. A new surprise has been added to the fan benefit pool: an additional 10 slots for the highly coveted 1:1 photo op will be...
As the heat index rises and families look for ways to cool off without spending much, the Manila local government is opening its public swimming pools across six districts, offering Manileños a free summer escape. From Tondo to Pandacan, the initiative makes community pools available on scheduled...
A police officer was injured in Sampaloc, Manila after allegedly being mauled by a group of men when he intervened in a reported snatching involving a minor, the Manila Police District (MPD) said. According to the Sampaloc Police Station (PS4), the incident occurred at around 10:40 p.m. on...
The Manila International Auto Show 2026 (MIAS) formally opened this weekend at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC). Following the milestone celebration of its 20th anniversary last year, MIAS continues to strengthen its position as the Philippines’...
Singaporean food often comes down to variety. One table, several dishes, each one different from the next. That is the idea behind Tiong Bahru Singapore Flavours, a restaurant that has been serving Singaporean dishes in the Philippines since 2019. Named after the well-known neighborhood in...
There is a new name on the menu at SaladStop in Central Square, BGC, but you will not find it in a separate storefront. Wooshi, a concept powered by SaladStop, has opened its first Philippine location inside the existing SaladStop branch, adding a new set of options to a space many already know....
