The P2.4-billion Ramon Magsaysay High School building in España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, is targeted for completion by 2027, with classes expected to begin in the new facility for School Year 2027–2028. Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Vice Mayor Chi Atienza recently...
As the summer heat comes into full swing, travelers are flocking left and right, trying to find ways to beat the heat. To take advantage of this, the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) is hosting its Summer Online Sale (SOS). Over 69 properties from across the country are participating in...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, presented on Wednesday, May 13, the city’s in-city vertical housing program before hundreds of real estate practitioners at the National Real Estate Association’s 30th NREA-DHSUD National Convention, saying the initiative has already housed...
Razon-led Manila Water Co. has commenced drawing raw water from the Upper Wawa Dam to supply its Calawis treatment facility, a move aimed at bolstering service reliability for approximately 100,000 residents in Antipolo City as traditional reservoirs face seasonal strain. In a statement on...
I have now, I think, crossed over to the “one drink is enough” crowd, or maybe the “aging club kids” segment of my life. Gone are the days when I could eat, drink, and party until dawn, then still have enough steam and gumption to go to the office and work till late afternoon, then proceed...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has asked regulators for permission to cap an expected spike in electricity rates this month to shield households from surging generation costs and a weakening currency. In a proposal submitted to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), the country’s largest power...
Metro Manila’s office market showed early signs of resilience in the first quarter of 2026 despite lingering geopolitical and economic headwinds, with vacancy rates easing slightly amid steady leasing activity and the absence of new office supply, according to property consultancy Colliers. In...
A 28-year-old delivery rider was arrested after he allegedly stole a woman’s shoulder bag while she was on a date inside the Japanese Garden at Rizal Park in Ermita, Manila. The suspect, identified as Angelo Nudalo of Ermita, Manila, is allegedly a member of the Sputnik Gang and works as a...
A 22-year-old man sustained severe burns after being electrocuted and plunging from a post at the corner of Tayuman and Perfecto Streets in Sta. Cruz, Manila, on Monday, May 11. The victim, identified as Adrian Tarinting, was immediately assisted by personnel of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction...
Every May, different parts of the Philippines celebrate “Flores de Mayo” (Flowers of May). It is a time when various religious and cultural traditions are practiced, primarily dedicated to the Virgin Mary. For the entire month, flowers and prayers are offered to the Blessed Mother, with a grand...
Senator Bam Aquino announced on Monday that 600 classrooms will be built in Manila under the 2026 national budget, as he thanked Manileños for giving him the highest votes in the city during the 2025 senatorial elections. During the regular flag-raising ceremony on Monday, May 11, Manila Mayor ...
GT Capital Holdings Inc., the holding company of the Ty family, has formalized the donation of a 15-hectare land parcel to Ateneo de Manila University, clearing the path for the institution’s expansion into Cavite. The firm said the future Ateneo campus, located within the township Riverpark in...
