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., […]
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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 […]
Philippine DoJ asked to junk kidnapping complaint vs Okada
Lawyers of Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada have asked government prosecutors in the Philippines to dismiss the kidnapping complaint against him for lack of evidence, according to a statement sent by his camp on Friday. His lawyers submitted a counter-affidavit that sought to dismiss the complaint for kidnapping and illegal detention during a preliminary investigation at […]
We need to talk about cybersecurity in hybrid IT
MANILA, Jul 15, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – It is imperative to take the required measures and have the appropriate protections in any hybrid work environment due to the rise in the usage of personal devices for work, network access through insecure connections, and targeted phishing efforts. The danger of a breach will […]
Dining In/Out (06/30/22)
Newport City restos share premium machang Machang or zongzi is a steamed glutinous rice dumpling with a savory meat filling wrapped in aromatic leaves. Diners have only up to today to sample this Cantonese delicacy at Newport City’s signature Asian restaurants, Happy Eight and Victoria Harbour Cafe at the Newport Garden Wing, and Silk Road […]
Manila Water upgrades Balara Treatment Plant 2
MANILA Water Co., Inc. has installed filter technology in its Balara Treatment Plant 2 (BTP 2) to reduce its chemical consumption and optimize operations, the listed water provider said on Wednesday. The activated filter media (AFM) is a highly processed product in the form of particles with enhanced filtration features, lessening the need for additional […]
Manila Water expands east zone network
MANILA Water Co., Inc. reported on Wednesday that its east zone network has expanded to 5,290 kilometers of water pipelines as of March as part of its ongoing expansion. “Through these additional water lines, Manila Water will be able to continuously expand the water service coverage for the whole east zone and will substantially serve […]
Stuff to do (06/03/22)
1 of 2 CCP screens classic films Macho Dancer, Manila By Night for free LOOK back at the socio-political landscape of the 1980s Manila through the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Arthouse Cinema’s back-to-back screenings of National Artist for Film Lino Brocka’s Macho Dancer and National Artist for Film Ishmael Bernal’s Manila By Night […]