‘Kasambahay’ in NCR to get P500 monthly wage hike starting 2024

Adrian Parungao 12/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Domestic workers in Metro Manila are set to receive a P500 increase to their monthly wage rate, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. According to the DOLE, the Regional Tripartite Wages and…

Batang Pinoy, PNG: 700 Cebuano athletes to compete in 2 sports meets in Manila

Glendale G. Rosal 12/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 700 Cebuano athletes will compete in the weeklong 2023 Batang Pinoy (BP) and Philippine National Games (PNG) in Manila next week. The estimated number of Cebuano athletes will comprise Team Cebu City…

Whiskers on duty: Security cat in Manila keeps watch with ‘paw-sitive’ vibes

Hans Carbonilla 10/07/2023

In the bustling city of Manila where daily life can often overshadow tales of compassion, the heartwarming story of a stray cat has emerged to introduce us to a real-life paw patrol. Meet Conan, a six-month-old stray cat…

Pura Luka Vega nabbed in Manila for ‘Ama Namin’ performance

Inquirer.net 10/04/2023

Pura Luka Vega, an alum of “Drag Den Philippines,” was arrested after he was served a warrant of arrest on Wednesday, Oct. 4, months after their viral “Ama Namin” performance, which drew flak from religious groups and…

Andi, Philmar nag enjoy sa ilang date sa Manila, first time nga wala nila gipauban ang ilang mga anak

CDN Digital 09/10/2023

Sa unang higayon, nakakita na gyud og “alone time” ang celebrity couple nga sila si Andi Eigenmann ug Philmar Alipayo. Nakahiyagon na gyud ang duha nga mag date sa Manila nga wala ang ilang mga anak. Sa…

Pilot run of DSWD’s food stamp program to start July 18

Charie Abarca 07/15/2023

MANILA, Philippines —  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday said the pilot run for its food stamp program will begin on July 18 in Tondo, Manila, benefitting an initial number of 50 families.…

Lumad Basakanons to dance the Sinulog in Aliwan Fiesta 2023

Doris C. Bongcac 07/15/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Lumad Basakanons of Barangay Basak San Nicolas in Cebu City will compete in the Grand Parade of the Aliwan Fiesta 2023 that will be held this afternoon, July 15, in Pasay City.…

Lost in translation

Ambeth R. Ocampo - @inquirerdotnet 07/07/2023

In April 1899, Henri Turot, a French journalist, traveled to the Philippines and published, “The War in the Philippines” for the magazine Le Tour du Monde. Turot’s two-part reportage should be included in the reading list of…

Money Punch eyes Cebu, Manila as venue for next fight card in August

Glendale G. Rosal 06/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –After its successful maiden professional boxing fight card, Money Punch Fight Promotions wants another slam bang affair this August. Money Punch Fight Promotions of Aussie-German boxing patron Christian Faust targets the last week of…

Bohol town mayor resigns from office

Leo Udtohan 06/13/2023

TAGBILARAN CITY — The mayor of Jagna town in Bohol province has announced that he would step down in December 2023 from office to focus on his consultancy firm. Mayor Joseph Achacoso Rañola shocked his constituents when…

God is in the details

Ambeth R. Ocampo - @inquirerdotnet 05/31/2023

Why is it that when we talk of Manila as an important, cosmopolitan, capital city, we do so in the past tense? Is it because Manila is lost in the group of cities that now form the…

Fire out declared in Manila Central Post Office after more than a day

John Eric Mendoza 05/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — After a day and six hours, the fire that burned Manila Central Post Office was completely put out on Tuesday morning, the Bureau of Fire Protection reported. The blaze was first confirmed by authorities…

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