Being called "Baklang Kanal" is rarely a compliment. The phrase often conjures images of someone loud, uncouth, vulgar, trashy and rough around the edges. Most people would probably take offense. Not Inah Evans. In fact, the 37-year-old comedian embraced the label, turned it into a personal brand...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso is planning to modernize and revive 44 health centers across the city as part of efforts to strengthen community-based healthcare services. Domagoso bared the plan during a meeting with barangay chairmen from District 3 who are members of Guardians...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso urged barangay chiefs to set aside political differences and focus on serving the public. Domagoso made the call during a courtesy meeting at the Manila City Hall with members of the Anak ng Punong Barangay ng Sta. Mesa, District 6. He stressed...
The DNA Analysis Laboratory of the Natural Sciences Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman and Manila HealthTek Inc. have signed a commercial licensing agreement for the production of a locally developed sexual assault investigation kit designed to support the...
A fire that broke out in a residential area in Baseco Compound, Port Area, Manila, on Saturday, May 30, left one person dead and affected 85 families, according to a final report from the Baseco Satellite Office. The fire started at around 11:26 a.m. in Block 1 Dubai, Baseco Compound, Barangay...
Thai actors Naravit Lertratkosum and Phuwin Tangsakyuen , popularly known as the fan-favorite duo PondPhuwin, are set to return to Manila for another fan event. The stars will hold the "PondPhuwin 'Rendezvous ' Fancon in Manila" on Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. at the New Frontier Theater . Signed...
In the capital-intensive world of infrastructure in the country, power companies are usually judged by a few hard numbers: megawatts generated, grid efficiency, and the bottom line. But Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) is trying a different track. The generation arm of the Philippines’ largest...
In an era where aesthetic treatments are widely accessible but not always medically supervised, Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) sets a new standard with its newest Skin and Laser services offered at the Aesthetics Center, providing advanced, medical-grade skin care solutions within a safe hospital...
Members of the Manila Police District-Regional Mobile Force Battalion (MPD-RMFB) inspected and prepared rescue equipment at the MPD Headquarters on Friday, May 29, as authorities ramp up disaster readiness ahead of the rainy season. Personnel checked and organized emergency response gear,...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Wednesday welcomed members of the Muslim community at the opening of the 2026 Manila Eid’l Adha Halal Festival and Industry Forum at Kartilya ng Katipunan, affirming the city’s openness to people of all faiths. “In Manila, everyone is...
Despite being a Quezon City (QC) resident, I have never really tried Some Thai, famed in Tomas Morato. I’ve heard the good reviews, but never really found the chance to try it. Luckily, after meeting Jorge Mendez at his other QC restaurant, Mugen Ramenya, I was invited to the opening of the third...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso spearheaded the Project BINHI Cash-for-Work payout held at Pedro Guevara Elementary School for beneficiaries from Baseco, District 1, and District 2, including persons with disabilities (PWDs) and solo parents. Under Project BINHI, or “Breaking...
