Dump truck pulls cables, knocks down posts
MANILA, Philippines — Some roads in Sta. Cruz, Manila were closed to traffic yesterday after a dump truck dragged down posts at the corner of Ronquillo and F. Torres streets.
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Sofitel closes after 51 years, citing ‘safety issues’
MANILA, Philippines — The 51-year-old Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City will close its doors starting July 1.
Cop sacked for EDSA busway breach
MANILA, Philippines — A police officer who was the authorized driver of a Philippine National Police (PNP) van that illegally traveled along the EDSA busway on Wednesday has been relieved from his post.
1,000 march to BSP to claim ‘hidden wealth’
MANILA, Philippines — Around 1,000 people trooped to the main office of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Manila yesterday to claim what they described as P100 trillion in “hidden wealth” supposedly kept in the BSP.
3 fires break out in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Fires broke out in three areas in Manila, destroying a 20-story building and a barangay hall, on Monday night.
MMDA: NCAP remains suspended
MANILA, Philippines — The no-contact apprehension policy or NCAP remains suspended, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said yesterday.
Car-free Sundays on Roxas Boulevard?
MANILA, Philippines — A portion of Roxas Boulevard has been proposed to be off limits to vehicular traffic every Sunday to allow for outdoor exercise and bonding time for residents from Manila and other areas.
PCG honors ship crew blasted with China water cannon
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recognized the captain and 38 crewmembers of BRP Bagacay who successfully carried out their humanitarian mission to Panatag Shoal last Tuesday despite attempts by the Chinese coast guard to stop them using powerful water cannons.