One realizes very quickly, sitting through “Spain Fusion: The Premium Experience” at The Westin Manila, that this was not simply another luxury food showcase where chefs fly in, cook a few pretty plates, smile for photographs, and leave. What unfolded instead was closer to a masterclass on how...
Seeking to assist commuters in Metro Manila, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said it has implemented its “libreng sakay” or free transportation program. “The PCSO launched the Libreng Sakay Program to provide our fellow Filipinos who travel daily for work, school, and other...
Several major roads in Manila will be temporarily closed to traffic on Sunday, May 17, for a running event that will affect key thoroughfares in the city. The Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau announced that road closures will take effect at 1 a.m. on the day of the activity. The following roads...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Thursday, May 14, voiced hope for political stability in the country while assuring residents that city government operations and public services will remain uninterrupted amid national tensions. Speaking during the “Talk to the People”...
Manila Water Co., the utility controlled by billionaire Enrique Razon Jr., is evaluating a potential expansion into San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, following the exit of PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. from the city. Roberto R. Locsin, Manila Water president and chief executive officer said during an...
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...
