Tropical Depression Isang Causes Floods in Manila Manila experienced heavy flooding on Friday, August 22, 2025, as strong rains brought by Tropical Depression Isang inundated major streets across the city. The Manila Public Information Office reported “gutter-deep” flooding in areas such as Taft Avenue, Pedro Gil, Nakpil Street, and in front of the Philippine Christian … Read more
New Street Begging Tactic Involving Kids? NEW MODUS? – Netizens have raised concerns over a viral post describing a possible new scheme of street begging involving children wearing school uniforms in Manila. A motorist shared his experience on Reddit, expressing frustration over what he described as a “pity tactic.” He said that several times throughout … Read more
₱21 Million Relief Fund Granted to Tondo Fire Survivors TONDO FIRE VICTIMS – A total of ₱21 million in aid has been provided to Tondo fire victims, offering crucial support for their recovery and rebuilding efforts. Residents displaced by a catastrophic fire in Tondo, Manila, are hopeful of returning home by Christmas, a promise made … Read more
Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios Cries At Manila ‘Homecoming’ Parade SHEYNNISS PALACIOS – Here’s the reason why Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios sobbed at her motorcade in Manila. Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios arrived in Manila on May 1 as part of her Asian tour, having previously visited Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and China. Her departure … Read more
Manila’s Mega Traffic Troubles Traffic in Manila is a really big problem. Imagine being stuck in a super long line of cars that hardly moves at all. Well, that’s what happens a lot in Manila. It’s like a never-ending sea of vehicles, and people spend a very long time just trying to go a short … Read more
Remember the viral pedestrian lane with railings in Manila? PEDESTRIAN LANE – A pedestrian lane in Manila caught the attention of netizens with the railings blocking the way. It was on September 10, 2022, when a pedestrian lane in Tayuman Street, Sampaloc, Manila went viral after netizens noticed the railings blocking the way. It was … Read more
Video of Public Jeepney in Manila Offering Karaoke Sessions for Passengers Goes Viral Online A public jeepney in Manila offering karaoke sessions for the passengers goes viral online and elicits comments from the netizens. The Facebook page “Philippines Star” has shared the video footage of a public jeepney offering karaoke sessions for the passengers. The … Read more
Furious Lady Vendor Airs Frustration Over Controversial “No Shot No, Ride” Policy Furious lady vendor lambasted President Duterte over “no vaccine, no ride” policy for public transportation in Metro Manila. On Thursday (January 20, 2022), a market vendor at the Paco Market in Manila has expressed her opposition to the “no vaccine, no ride” policy being … Read more
Manila, one of the champion city in Bloomberg Manila Mayor Isko Moreno expressed his happiness after his beloved city was included in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 50 Champion City. Manila City is one of eight cities in the Asia-Pacific region included in the final round for the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge. The competition aims to identify cities … Read more
Mayor Isko Moreno Says No Lockdown in Manila and Implements No-Contact Apprehension Program Manila Mayor Isko Moreno announced “No lockdown” in the city and implements 24-hour no-contact apprehension program. On Monday (December 7, 2020), Mayor Moreno has started the implement the 24-hour no-contact apprehension program but cautioned the vehicle drivers and motorcycle riders to drive … Read more