Metro Feature
Manila named among most expensive Southeast Asian cities
The world knows that the Philippines is a developing nation that’s home to beautiful, scenic islands. Many tourists go for its white-sand beaches with clear blue waters. However, do people really know what the quality of life is like in the country’s busiest cities? What is it really lik...
Earth Hour observed at 8:30 p.m. on March 27
Conservation group World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) will highlight the urgent need to address nature loss and climate change during the observance of Earth Hour tonight. Earth Hour, one of the largest global grassroots movements for the environment, will virtually bring together millions of people,...
Telecommuting becomes work standard
As the Philippines awaits a cure for Covid-19, telecommuting, once an unfamiliar work arrangement has now become a standard practice — with safety measures set in place by the government in many organizations in the country as is also the case globally. Remote working has thus become the new n...
Pope Francis encourages Filipinos to spread faith
Pope Francis urged Filipinos around the world to continue to share the Catholic faith, saying it is "part of your genes" and a "blessed infectiousness" that must be preserved, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In his homily during the Mass for 500 years of Christi...
Waze now shows 5G spots
The Waze app now shows 5G spots on its interactive map, according to a report by GMA News. According to Smart Communications, Smart 5G pins can now be seen on the navigation app. “Smart 5G pins will conveniently show up on the Waze app so subscribers may know if they are on a Smart 5G-...
Manila mall launches 'bike and bite'
Cyclists can now eat their favorite meals while their bikes are conveniently parked under a new dine-in experience introduced by a Manila mall, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. The Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, Manila launched the “Bike and Bite” on March 4 that offers a new...
BGC to clear Fifth Avenue of cars on weekends
The stretch of Fifth Avenue in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig will be car-free on weekends starting February 27, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. In a Facebook post on Feb. 24, Bonifacio High Street (BHS) said Fifth Avenue will be closed to vehicles every Saturday and Sunday fr...
DOT wants age restrictions lifted for Intramuros visits
The Department of Tourism will push for the lifting of age restrictions for people who wish to visit Intramuros, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. In an interview with DZMM on Wednesday, Feb. 24, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said she will seek the approval of the Inter-Agency T...
Alabang Viaduct gets facelift
The former shunned area under Alabang Viaduct is no longer an eyesore to motorists traversing the South Luzon Expressway and local residents following its conversion as a blooming open space featuring native flora and fauna design. Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi leads the inauguration c...
Private firms vow to help end hunger by 2030
Various private companies have promised to proactively support the government efforts as they stepped up endeavors to help address involuntary hunger and malnutrition in the country, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. This commitment was made as the government, through the Task F...
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