PROPERTY research and consultancy firm Colliers Philippines reported healthy office bookings in 2022 in areas outside of Metro Manila, which means more outsourcing firms and local-based enterprises are growing their footprint in the post-pandemic era. Colliers Philippines’ recorded 221,100 square meters (sq.m.) of office deals outside Metro Manila last year, nearly double the 113,100 sq.m. […]
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Metro Manila Council OK’s single ticketing system for traffic violations
THE METRO Manila Council, a policy-making body led by the capital region’s 17 mayors, approved on Wednesday the adoption of a single ticketing system for traffic violations. The system is contained in the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023, which harmonizes transport and traffic management in the region, including apprehension procedures and fines and penalties. […]
1st LTO-registered electric motorbike arrives in Cebu
A new year means a new opportunity for Mikh Manglapus, owner of VMOTO Super Soco, as he extends his innovation of advanced motorbikes by launching his newest branch on Jan. 13 at Unit 1, Dona Carmen Bldg., Banilad, Cebu City. Together with his fiancé, Nacey Li, they worked hard together to push through the boundaries […]
Solons call for suspension of water price hike in Metro Manila
OPPOSITION lawmakers filed a joint resolution calling for the suspension of a scheduled increase in water rates in Metro Manila and surrounding areas served by two private concessionaires, citing the need to help consumers cope with inflation. Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene D. Brosas led the filing of House Joint Resolution 17, calling on both lower […]
Cebu flights cancelled too as air traffic issues hit 361 Manila flights
FLIGHT cancellations and diversions marked the start of the new year in the Philippines with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) citing technical issues affecting its navigational air traffic management system for the disruptions in what is typically a high season for travel. More than 140 domestic and international flights to and from […]
DTI tracks nearly P1M worth of uncertified products in Manila, Bulacan
THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) vowed on Tuesday to further step up the crackdown on the sale of uncertified products after it tracked almost P1 million worth of non-conforming products in Manila and Bulacan. This is “to ensure that household appliances and other consumer products in the market have undergone and met safety […]
Manila Water ramps up water sampling
MANILA Water Co. is ramping up its water sampling to ensure potability, the Metro Manila’s east zone water concessionaire announced on Wednesday. “The strict and regular testing of water samples from the source to the distribution system will guarantee that our 7.4 million customers get clean and potable water 24/7,” Nestor Jeric T. Sevilla, Jr., […]
Manila lags in ‘smart’ city rankings
Manila ranked 176th out of 183 cities in the eighth edition of Cities in Motion Index (CIMI) by Spain-based University of Navarra’s IESE Business School. The Philippine capital ranked last among East and Southeast Asian cities included in the list with a CIMI value of 20.87 out of a possible 100. The index ranks countries […]
MWSS board OK’s water rate hike starting 2023
CONSUMERS in Metro Manila will face higher water bills starting next year. This after the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) board gave the go signal for Metro Manila’s two main water concessionaires to implement higher rates on a staggered basis for the next five years starting January 2023. Patrick Lester N. Ty, chief regulator […]
Philippines named world’s top destination for diving, beaches
THE PHILIPPINES bagged the leading dive and beach destination awards at the 29th World Travel Awards held in Muscat, Oman on Nov. 11, the Tourism department announced. “These Awards are a source of inspiration for us in the Department of Tourism to work even harder… As we anticipate the influx of more tourists, we shall […]
Ji Chang-wook meets his fans in Manila
FANS of Korean actor Ji Chang-wook did not wait for his official fans meet, greeting him upon on his arrival at the airport in Manila on Nov. 4. Bench Lifestyle brought the actor, who is one of its endorsers, to Manila for his “Reach You” fans meet on Nov. 6 at the SM Mall of […]
PHILCONSTRUCT Manila mounts biggest hybrid trade show of the year this November at SMX Manila and World Trade Center Metro Manila
The biggest and most anticipated construction tradeshow series in the country is culminating the year in the capital city. This time, it is also adopting the hybrid format to reach out to more consumers and stakeholders on-site and online. PHILCONSTRUCT Manila 2022 Hybrid Edition is set from Nov. 3 to 6, 2022 simultaneously at two […]
BoC seizes P228M worth of smuggled sugar in Manila port
THE BUREAU of Customs (BoC) on Monday said it confiscated 76 containers of refined sugar worth P228 million from Thailand. According to the BoC, the consignee failed to present an import clearance from the Sugar Regulatory Administration). The shipment arrived at the Manila International Container Port on September 24 and contained “misdeclared and undeclared” items. […]
Shop for stays and enjoy discounts with Megaworld Hotels and Resorts in the 33rd Philippine Travel Mart
Drive, fly or sail to your next destination and stay where you’ll feel most at home. Catch all the properties of Megaworld Hotels and Resorts and enjoy at least 50% discount on accommodation vouchers in the 33rd Philippine Travel Mart happening on September 30 until October 2, 2022 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall […]
La Piazza, Okada Manila’s signature Italian restaurant, reopens with a delectable new menu
The dining scene at Okada Manila is abuzz as the resort continues to expand its offerings to food enthusiasts. To add to its roster of restaurant choices, the five-star property recently reopened its beautiful and elegant Italian restaurant, La Piazza Ristorante Italiano. The restaurant is located along the Pearl Wing’s Crystal Corridor and has a […]
Philippines, Mongolia renew 3×3 rivalry in Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters
Two foes familiar with one another will cross paths once more as teams from the Philippines and Mongolia clash in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters this Saturday at the SM Seaside City Cebu.The Philippines, the 22nd country in the FIBA 3×3 world ranking, will be represented by two teams – Cebu […]
Manila Water reduces its GHG emissions
MANILA Water Co., Inc. said it reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 4% in 2021 through onsite solar power generation and other renewables. “It is imperative for Manila Water to adapt first to climate change because it is here, and its impacts are already felt. Now that a certain level of stability is achieved, […]
SWS: 2.9M Filipinos went hungry in Q2
FILIPINO families that went hungry in the last three months of the Duterte administration fell to 11.6% from 12.2% a year earlier, according to a poll by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). This was equivalent to 2.9 million people, the pollster said in a statement on Sunday. The hunger rate in June was 0.6 point […]
Lawmaker seeks investigation of ‘no-contact’ policy
A CONGRESSMAN has filed a resolution seeking to investigate the government’s use of video surveillance and digital cameras to catch traffic violators in five Metro Manila cities. Quezon City Rep. Marvin C. Rillo, who filed House Resolution 237, on Tuesday said the government’s so-called no-contact apprehension policy might be abused by law enforcers. “Our sense […]
DENR ramps up flood mobilization measures in Manila
THE DEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is ramping up its implementation of immediate flood control strategies and long-term defenses following floodings in the capital Manila last week. DENR Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and International Affairs Jonas R. Leones said in a statement that the “holistic design” of the Manila Bay rehabilitation […]