‘Love the Philippines’ continues in London, Italy
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) continues its “Love the Philippines” drive in Europe, with caravans and advertisements placed in prime tourist destinations.
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No suspension of work, classes during PUJ strike
MANILA, Philippines — There will be no suspension of classes, work and number coding during the transport protest that groups opposed to the government’s public transportation modernization scheme will hold today, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced.
Pasig River urban development launched this week
MANILA, Philippines — Amid calls to improve the condition of the Pasig River, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is set to launch a project that would promote urban development for one of Metro Manila’s prime waterways, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said yesterday.
Slice of heaven: Palawan among world’s trending 2024 destinations
MANILA, Philippines — Palawan was hailed by foreign travel platform Tripadvisor as fourth of seven of the world’s most trending destinations in its Traveler’s Choice Awards Best of the Best 2024.
Drunk man drowns in Pasig River
MANILA, Philippines — A construction worker drowned when he went for a swim in the Pasig River as he and his workmates were enjoying a drinking session in Intramuros, Manila on Thursday night.
Nazareno fever
MANILA, Philippines — An estimated 2.8 million Catholic faithful attended the traslacion or the procession of the Black Nazarene yesterday in Manila, where the feverish march displaying religious devotion resumed after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
Manila bans liquor, fireworks during traslacion
MANILA, Philippines — Alcoholic beverages, firecrackers and fireworks will be banned in Manila during the traslacion or the annual procession of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9, the city government announced yesterday.
Man held for bomb joke during Quiapo Church mass
MANILA, Philippines — A man was arrested for allegedly making a bomb joke during mass in Quiapo Church yesterday.