A fire hit a house where recyclable materials were stored in Sampaloc, Manila on Friday, Feb. 17. According to the initial report of the Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP), the fire started at 6 a.m. on Friday morning in a house on Mindanao St., Balic-Balic, Sampaloc, Manila. It reached the first...
Efforts to clear as many container vans in international ports in the country are now paying off with the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) saying that it has recorded neither congestion nor backlog so far this year. In a statement, PPA General Manager Jay Santiago said that in two international...
The explosion of fascination with Korean food is now more felt here in the Philippines—this restaurant could show you why Sometime in the mid-’90s, South Korean entertainment, particularly music, and dramas started gaining popularity in Asian countries such as Japan and China. Around this time,...
K-pop girl group Mamamoo mesmerized Pinoy fans with their impressive vocals as they held their first ever concert in the Philippines. Solar, Moonbyul, Hwasa and Wheein of Mamamoo held their “My Con” in Manila on Feb. 12 at the Araneta Coliseum and were overwhelmed by the crowd turnout and...
Manila Water Company is set to spend P833 million for projects slated for implementation this year to expand its services in Rizal Province which include 23 mainline extension and individualization projects. In a statement, the utility said this is in line with its mission to deliver world-class...
K-pop boy band NCT Dream announced new dates and cities for their new concert tour. On Feb. 15, NCT Dream revealed they will be holding their “The Dream Show 2: In A Dream” tour and one of the stops will be Manila. NCT Dream at their “The Dream Show” concert in Manila in February 2020...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The healing of the blind man at Bethsaida represents in a way the gradual understanding of the disciples regarding the identity of Jesus. The previous episode ends with Jesus’ question: “Do you still not understand?” (Mk 8:21). What is unusual about this healing is that it...
Padel, a.k.a. ‘tennis with walls’ is the world’s fastest-growing sport Set to open is Manila Padel Club's newest playground in a brand new location in Arcovia City in Pasig City. Encompassing a 1,000 sqm. outdoor area, padel enthusiasts and players can soon enjoy the club’s premium...
Metro Manila (UNSPLASH) Metro Manila’s air temperature dropped to 20.3 degrees Celsius (°C) on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, which is so far the coldest day on record in the region this 2023. Based on the data of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The discussion shifts from the Pharisees to the disciples of Jesus who are very close to the agenda of the Pharisees who have argued with and tested Jesus. The disciples now worry over their lack of bread, forgetting that Jesus had multiplied bread and fed the multitude on two...
By JALEEN RAMOS and AARON HOMER DIOQUINO Heavy traffic at Dangwa flower market in Manila and Farmers Garden in Cubao, Quezon City is expected tonight until tomorrow as many people buy flowers for their loved ones in time for Valentine’s Day celebration. In a report from GMA News, high prices of...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is planning to put Kadiwa retail stores in select Metro Manila wet and dry markets within the first quarter of 2023 in a bid to make affordable foods accessible to all Filipinos. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. visits the Kadiwa ng Pasko caravan...
