Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has placed the City of Manila under high alert as a precautionary and preparedness measure following the strong earthquake that struck General Santos City. The move is part of the Manila city government’s standard disaster preparedness protocol...
Calls for caution intensified on Monday, June 8, as international partners and government agencies urged communities in affected areas to heed tsunami warnings following a strong earthquake off Mindanao. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya and the U.S. Embassy in Manila expressed...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Monday, June 8, called on national leaders to set aside political differences and prioritize the welfare of the Filipino people over partisan interests. Speaking during the flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall ahead of Independence Day...
The Manila Police District (MPD) will deploy personnel and implement road closures and traffic rerouting starting at 2 a.m. on June 12, 2026, as part of security preparations for the 128th Philippine Independence Day celebration. Brig. Gen. Arnold Casingal Santiago, MPD director, said police...
The Manila city government has warned business owners, particularly in Binondo, against an individual allegedly posing as a city business permit inspector and soliciting money. In an advisory, the Bureau of Permits identified the individual as “Albert A. Torres,” who has been presenting himself...
The Manila local government on Saturday, June 6, rolled out a mobile livelihood training program aimed at bringing skills development directly to communities, starting with a banana bread-making workshop. Dubbed “Skills to Go,” the initiative uses a customized truck equipped with training...
Nearly two decades after Federico Aguilar Alcuaz was named National Artist for Visual Arts, a new book is seeking to provide the most comprehensive study yet of one of Philippine modern art 's most celebrated figures. Set for release in 2026, "Federico Aguilar Alcuaz: Salaysay" brings together...
Nearly three decades after Pokémon first captured the imagination of players around the world, the franchise is preparing its biggest anniversary celebration in Asia, with Manila among five cities selected to host special events. The Pokémon Company announced that its 30th anniversary festivities...
The Manila Police District (MPD) is investigating a viral road rage involving a motorcycle rider and his backrider, who allegedly attacked another motorist in Sampaloc, Manila. The incident reportedly happened along Maceda Street corner P. Florentino Street in Barangay 519 at around 2:58 a.m. on...
For Gary Valenciano, going back on tour was never a purely logistical decision. It wasn’t about routing cities or adding another run of shows to a long résumé. It came from something more personal. At this stage in his life and career, and after openly navigating health challenges that have...
The Manila Police District (MPD) has stepped up its community engagement efforts by conducting barangay-level forums aimed at strengthening coordination and trust between the police and local communities. Brig. Gen. Arnold C. Santiago, MPD Director, said the initiative is part of a broader effort...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso joined the opening of Judiciary Month, themed “SC: 125 Years of Tradition and Innovation,” which honors the Supreme Court’s 125 years of upholding justice and the rule of law in the country. The event highlighted the judiciary’s...
