DPWH Repairs Damaged Roads as Part of “Lakbay Alalay” Program Ahead of Undas 2025 DPWH begins repairing pothole-damaged roads in Manila, especially routes leading to Manila North Cemetery, as part of its “Lakbay Alalay” program ahead of Undas 2025. Recently, the Facebook page Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) photos of workers patching up damaged road sections and … Read more
Port Area Fire Turns Violent as Firefighters Are Attacked MANILA – Two volunteer firefighters were assaulted while responding to a fire in Port Area on Friday, October 17, 2025. According to a radio interview with one of the victims, they were attacked by two men while waiting for a water supply at the scene. The … Read more
Man Caught Stealing Goya Chocolate at Isetann Recto Mall GOYA CHOCOLATE – A 44-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stealing a chocolate bar worth ₱80 from a mall in Manila. The suspect, identified as Joey Del Rosario, a resident of Malate, Manila, was caught stealing inside Isetann Recto Mall in Quiapo on the morning of … Read more
Working Student’s Heartfelt Goodbye to Family Touches Netizens A working student moved many people after sharing a video of his farewell to his family before going back to Manila. Recently, Mark Villamora, an Instagram user, shared the emotional video of his goodbye before heading back to Manila. The post quickly went viral and received many … Read more
Manila Firefighters Fooled by AI-Generated Photo AI-GENERATED – A photo showing a burning trailer truck near the Manila International Container Terminal went viral on social media, alarming the public and prompting an immediate emergency response. Believing there was an actual fire, firefighters rushed to the scene, deploying four fire trucks to handle what they thought … Read more
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