The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) closed eight branches of a consulting firm across the country on Friday, August 1, after it allegedly engaged in illegal recruitment of teachers and professionals in the hospitality industry, some of whom had paid up to half a million pesos just to be...
Authorities have identified two of the 10 decomposing bodies recently discovered inside an unlicensed funeral home in Sta. Cruz, Manila. One of the victims was confirmed to be Leah Tongol, who was reportedly killed in Malate last April. According to her family, they were unable to retrieve her...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora was re-elected as the Metro Manila Council 's (MMC) president during the joint meeting of the MMC, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday, August 1. “I would like to express...
Five suspects, including two minors, were arrested for stealing 32 government-issued and two personal laptops from a faculty room of a school in Sta. Ana, Manila, during the recent typhoons. The Manila Police District (MPD) and Barangay 905 Kagawad Edwin Zambrona said the robbery was only...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest electric distribution utility, has revised its energy sales growth forecast for the year due to economic concerns. “Typically, the growth in the DU (distribution utility) is close to the real growth of the GDP (gross domestic product)…These...
CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The Police Regional Office-13 awarded the Manila Bulletin for its unwavering support to peace and development through factual, accurate, and timely reporting of the accomplishments of the Philippine National Police in the Caraga region during the...
The Manila Hotel reopens Heritage Museum following extensive enhancements aimed at delivering a more engaging historical experience. Located at the lobby level of the iconic hotel, the revamped museum presents a newly curated collection of artifacts, documents, and interactive displays that...
The long-awaited transfer of a Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) stake to San Miguel Corp. has quickly created new ripples in the local business scene, with tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan’s group signaling its interest in acquiring those very shares. Pangilinan, who serves as Meralco’s chairman and...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is actively pursuing a joint venture to address power supply issues in Batangas, but a new contender has emerged, as another company is now vying for a partnership with Batangas II Electric Cooperative (Batelec II). Arnel Casanova, Meralco senior vice president and...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) increased its consolidated core net income (CCNI) by a tenth to ₱25.5 billion in the first half of 2025 on the back of the growth of its power generation business. During a media briefing on Monday, July 28, Meralco Senior Vice President and...
The Manila City government has imposed a 60-day price freeze on basic commodities following the official declaration of a state of calamity due to continuous rains and widespread flooding caused by the southwest monsoon and successive tropical cyclones. The declaration was made official through...
Conrad Manila introduces a new chapter in wellness with thoughtfully curated spa experiences now available at Conrad Spa Manila. As part of the hotel’s ongoing commitment to offer guests restorative, sustainable, and soulful journeys, the refreshed menu features exclusive massage and facial...
