Philippines
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Several roads closed in Manila City for Labor Day protests
Published May 1, 2026 10:44am Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Several roads in Manila City were temporarily closed on Friday in preparation for the rally to be staged by workers’ groups in commemoration of this year’s Labor Day. According to the Manila
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– This Weekend: It’s all about fun, exciting activities
From community market, cosplays to boardgames Published May 1, 2026 12:10 am Souk Souk Turns 2 Pop-Up When: May 1–3 Where: Rizal Row at Estancia Souk Pop-Up, known for its curated community markets, celebrates its second anniversary with a three-day event packed with shopping, dining, and creative experiences. Expect a lively mix of local brands, food
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WESM Restart to Restore Market-Driven Power Prices, Transparency and Efficiency in Philippine Electricity Sector
“After a thorough review, the Commission has concluded that resuming normal WESM operations is the most suitable course of action at this juncture. This will allow electricity prices to more accurately mirror current market conditions while maintaining consumer protection safeguards,” ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan said. The WESM, the country’s trading
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– Arthaland insulated from Middle East war effects by locking costs with Asian suppliers
The Po family’s upscale green developer Arthaland Corp. continues to launch new projects, particularly in Metro Manila, despite the war in the Middle East, as it sources materials within Asia and locks in costs with suppliers. In an interview, Arthaland Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Oliver Chan said the company is slated to
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12K Job Vacancies Offered at Quezon City Labor Day Job Fair
“Labor Day is not only a commemoration of the hard work, perseverance, and sacrifices of Filipino workers, but also an opportunity for us to come together and open more opportunities for everyone,” DOLE-NCR QC Field Office Director II Rowella V. Gande said on behalf of Regional Director Atty. Sarah Buena Mirasol. Aside from the job
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Global Shocks Squeeze Philippine Industries: Rising Fuel and Input Costs Threaten Manufacturers, Jobs
FPI Chairperson Elizabeth H. Lee said companies are now operating in a more defensive environment as external shocks continue to weigh on margins and demand. “These are compounding shocks — the direct consequence of a Middle East crisis that continues to squeeze margins and push firms into defensive operations: cutting back where possible, conserving what
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– Mother’s Day buffet at Kusina Sea Kitchens offers seafood spread and raffle prize
Mother’s Day buffet at Kusina Sea Kitchens offers seafood spread and raffle prize Published May 1, 2026 10:16 pm Mother’s Day plans tend to circle back to the same question: where to take her. At Kusina Sea Kitchens in Hilton Manila, the answer this year is a full buffet built around seafood, desserts, and a few added
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– Marine in hot water: LTO grounds viral SUV driver after Cavite road rage
Published May 1, 2026 01:07 pm The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Friday, May 1, issued a show cause order (SCO) against a personnel of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) whose sports utility vehicle (SUV) got involved in a viral road rage in Silang, Cavite. LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao said the SUV, a
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– Cop robbed, assaulted during Labor Day rally – MPD
Published May 1, 2026 02:46 pm A police officer was allegedly robbed, punched, scratched, and struck with a bamboo stick by rallyists during Labor Day protests in Manila on May 1, the Manila Police District (MPD) reported. Police turned to the media to report and reveal what they experienced during the protest, including theft and assault.
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– Ex-rebels, parents protest outside UP Diliman over student safety concerns
Published May 1, 2026 02:53 pm Motorists and pedestrians pass by a mural depicting workers’ struggle, calling for a wage increase and lower prices of basic goods, in Quezon City on Friday, May 1, 2026. Labor groups and rights advocates marked Labor Day on May 1 with a protest calling for a P1,200 living wage, an
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SMHCC Appoints Sherwin Lucas as General Manager of SMX Convention Center Manila and SMXCITE to Boost MICE Growth
He brings more than two decades of hospitality experience to the SMX brand, having held leadership roles in the Philippines and abroad. Before joining SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., Lucas served as director of events service at Sheraton Grand Macao and The St. Regis Macao, where he received the APAC Regional Event Leadership Award in
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– QC back-to-back raids yield P159K shabu, 5 suspects arrested
Published May 1, 2026 05:23 pm The recovered pieces of evidence from the five suspects (Photo from QCPD) Five suspected drug personalities were arrested and more than P159,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized in separate buy-bust operations conducted by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on April 30 and May 1, 2026. Led by PBGEN
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– PHA seeks more accessible heart failure care network
CEBU CITY – The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) Council on Heart Failure intensified its call to build a more accessible and responsive network of HF care around the country. The call was made during the Cebu leg of the PHA Heart Failure Caravan: An Educational Tour on Thursday, April 30, at the Cebu Parklane International