Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has appointed former Fifth District Representative Amado Bagatsing as head of the newly created Committee on Reclamation, tasked with protecting Manila’s environment -- particularly its remaining trees -- amid ongoing and proposed reclamation...
Outstanding figures who have contributed to strengthening ties and fostering mutual understanding between the Philippines and China were honored at the Fiesta Pavilion of The Manila Hotel on June 3 during the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU). The honorees were former...
Guidicelli at Molito has been operating since early 2026, and while the food concept is fine-dining Italian served with infectious Filipino warmth, it’s a genuine family affair through and through. A venture of the Guidicelli family, it goes without saying that it’s related to the more casual...
Wellness has evolved far beyond gym memberships and occasional spa visits. Today, it encompasses movement, mindfulness, nutrition, recovery, community, and even the products people choose to bring into their daily lives. Increasingly, hotels are becoming part of that conversation, creating...
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded 104 earthquakes from May 27 to June 3 this year with epicenters offshore of Bolinao, Pangasinan. April Grace Caluya Pagud, Bolinao Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office...
The Italian Republic 1946-2026 June 2, 1946, was a watershed day in Italian history. After the end of World War II and the demise of the Fascist dictatorship, free elections were held. Women were called to the polls for the first time. The choice made on that date to dismiss the monarchy and adopt...
The Manila city government on Wednesday, June 3, showcased its early warning devices and weather preparedness equipment as part of efforts to strengthen disaster response and ensure public safety during the rainy season. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso led the presentation together with...
In preparation for World Environment Day on June 5, the Pasay City government has ramped up its cleanup operations along Manila Bay. The initiative underscores the city’s commitment to environmental protection and flood mitigation, reinforcing its role in safeguarding coastal ecosystems while...
A heritage group has identified over 50 cultural and historical sites, along with numerous trees, that could be affected by the proposed Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEX) project in Manila. Manileños for Heritage (M4H) started a mapping activity on May 31 to document potential heritage and...
The Manila Police District (MPD) has launched a manhunt for a motorcycle rider and his backrider who were caught on video assaulting another motorist at an intersection in Sampaloc, Manila, before dawn on June 1. Investigators are reviewing action camera footage and CCTV recordings that captured...
A total of 4,426 graduating college students from Manila received P20,000 each in financial assistance from the national government on June 3 to help them complete their studies. The beneficiaries, drawn from 896 barangays across the city’s six districts, received the aid under the Office of...
I have written extensively about how Quezon City (QC) is experiencing a renaissance of sorts in its dining and drinking scene. Of course, QC has always been a hub for food lovers. From Mister Kebab on West Avenue to the diverse restaurants and bars of Tomas Morato, and the lively, student-friendly...
