The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a heavy rainfall warning on Saturday, July 19, as the southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to bring intense rains across several areas. Released at 8:30 p.m., the warning placed various locations under...
Citi Philippines received three awards from the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham Philippines) inaugural Corporate Social Impact (CSI) Awards. AmCham Philippines launched the awards last May in partnership with the United States Embassy in the Philippines, highlighting...
Making way for the construction of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) Metro Manila Subway Project, Razon-led East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. announced it has successfully relocated its key pipeline in Quezon City during the first half of 2025. In a statement on Friday, July...
While the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” remains the main source of rain from July to September, scientists say the “indirect” effect of distant tropical cyclones accounts for about a third of total rainfall during this season. Researchers from Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU); Manila...
A fire razed a house in Sta. Cruz, Manila, on Friday morning, July 18, during heavy rains brought by Tropical Depression "Crising," causing more than P100,000 worth of damage. The property, located along Kalimbas Street, is owned by Cherry Say and was being rented by Gary Ramos. According to the...
As Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso firmly enforced the “One Strike Policy,” two members of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) were dismissed after a viral video showed them extorting money from a traffic violator in Sampaloc. On Friday, July 18, Domagoso ordered the...
Five members of the “Ipit Gang” who were allegedly pickpocketing students in Ermita and nearby cities were arrested in Manila, police said on Friday, July 18. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the suspects as “Raffy,” 34; “Brandolph,” 33; “Jomar,” 33; “Danilo,” 32; and...
Retail electricity supplier MPower is set to power the cell sites and facilities of PLDT, Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. as part of the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) Retail Aggregation Program (RAP). In a statement on Thursday, July 17, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said MPower...
Abstract art has always drawn various reactions from onlookers over the years. Some find beauty in being able to interpret the vague pieces in any way they please. Others, not so much, going so far as to make claims that even a child could paint such works. Perhaps what makes abstract art so...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned the public of widespread heavy to torrential rainfall brought by Tropical Depression Crising and the southwest monsoon (Habagat) from Thursday, July 17, to Sunday, July 20. Based on Weather...
Ports operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) and Dubai-based logistics company DP World joined forces in investing ₱120 million to roll out the Philippines’ first complete fleet of electric internal transfer vehicles (eITVs). ATI and DP World recently unveiled a fleet of 15 eITVs and their...
Japanese gaming firm Universal Entertainment Corporation reported on the performance of its Philippine unit that owns Okada Manila, providing a sneak peek into the continued struggle of the Philippine integrated resort business. UEC said Okada Manila operator Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment...
