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Residents of Smokey Mountain in Tondo called on the Commission on Human Rights on June 29 to investigate alleged harassment tied to a waste-to-energy plant project. They protested outside a construction firm's office and the Environment Department.

23 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Manila residents saw tree stumps along Quirino Avenue this week after 225 of 617 approved trees were felled for a skyway project.

Amid burnout from dating apps, IRL Manila's Pitch-A-Friend event revives face-to-face matchmaking by friends pitching their single pals. Held at a Quezon City restaurant, participants present their friends to potential partners. The goal is to foster genuine connections rather than online swiping.

6 февраля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno led the groundbreaking for the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Allied Health Sciences building yesterday. The project aims to address the country's shortage of doctors and other health workers. The five-story facility will rise within the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center complex in Malate.

The world premiere of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical will take place at The Theater at Solaire from July 8 to 26. Resident director Drew Cipollone described the production as innovative, featuring new technology, expanded set design, and actual magic to bring the audience's imagination to life. It includes beloved songs from the original film alongside new original numbers.

9 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

The image of the Black Nazarene returned to Quiapo Church at around 10:50 a.m. on January 10, 2026, concluding the longest Traslacion in history after nearly 31 hours. Millions of devotees joined the Feast of the Black Nazarene celebration, but the event saw several deaths and thousands of medical cases. Church officials expressed concerns over participant safety.