PH hosts Sambo fighters of Asia-Oceania in 2026 championships

Glendale G. Rosal 04/18/2026

The Philippines will host the historic 2026 Asia and Oceania Sambo Championships from June 23 to 28 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. …

‘Illegal vehicle turning top traffic violation in 2025,’ says MMDA

Dianne Sampang 01/10/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority( MMDA) said on Saturday, January, 10, that the top violation in 2025 was “illegal vehicle turning.” Unattended illegal parking comes in second, by disregarding traffic signs, violation of number…

Photojournalist collapses, dies during Nazareno 2026 Traslacion coverage

Jason Sigales 01/09/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Police District (MPD) confirmed that the photojournalist who had collapsed while covering the Nazareno 2026 Traslacion on Friday has died. MPD spokesperson Maj. Philipp Ines told reporters in a phone interview that…

Black Nazarene’s feast on Jan. 9 a non-working day in Manila

Luisa Cabato - Reporter / @luisacabatoINQ 01/06/2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared Friday, January 9, 2025 as a Special Non-Working Day in Manila in celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.…

Police reminded to exercise professionalism as 3-day peace rallies start

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 11/16/2025

MANILA – Cops deployed to maintain security amid the start of the three-day peace rallies in Manila and Quezon City on Sunday were reminded to remain professional and continue protecting the public. In a statement, Philippine National Police…

Batang Pinoy: Manila back on top with one more day to go

Jean Malanum 10/30/2025

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Manila grabbed three more gold medals in swimming Thursday to regain the overall leadership in the penultimate day of the Batang Pinoy National Championships at the Antonio Acharon Sports Complex pool in Calumpang. Shiblon…

Impoverished Filipinos forge a life among tombstones

Agence France Presse 10/30/2025

MANILA, Philippines — In teeming Manila, where poverty runs deep and millions lack adequate shelter, some of the living have found refuge among the dead. Laileah Cuetara’s shanty sits atop a pair of raised tombs inside the…

Manila Melmac features Romeo, Tallo in FIBA 3×3 Manila Challenger

Glendale G. Rosal 09/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — PBA star Terrence Romeo and former No. 1 Filipino FIBA 3×3 player Mac Tallo will team up to represent the Philippines under the Manila Melmac 3×3 squad in the FIBA 3×3 Manila Challenger…

Kenneth Llover faces Panamanian ex-world champion in Manila

Glendale G. Rosal 07/12/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Undefeated Filipino rising star Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover is in for the biggest test of his young career as he squares off against former two-division world champion Luis Miguel Concepcion on August 17…

7 Manila cops face dismissal, commander relieved for extortion

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 07/01/2025

MANILA – Seven police officers assigned at the Manila Police District (MPD) are facing dismissal from the service after they were accused of extorting money from a 49-year-old man, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on…

High heat index: Manila suspends face-to-face classes

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 03/04/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The city government of Manila on Tuesday suspended face-to-face classes in all levels, both public and private schools, due to a high heat index. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna made the announcement in a social…

Mall security guard sacked for destroying girl’s sampaguita for sale

Jason Sigales - Reporter 01/16/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A security guard at a mall in Metro Manila was dismissed after a viral video showed him destroying a girl’s sampaguita for sale just outside the mall premises. The viral video showed a girl…

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