Day: July 8, 2026

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (center) turns over a P10 million check to Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando (right) and Vice Governor Alexis Castro for the first tranche of the Ayudang Hatid ay Tagumpay Scholarship Program at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos City on July 6. MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan — A total of 2,000 students from low-income families in Bulacan will benefit from a Php60-million scholarship fund from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), which released an initial P10-million grant to the provincial government on Monday, July…

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The Upper Wawa Dam, which sources water from the Boso-Boso River, a key water facility supporting Manila Water’s supply resilience. As the country faces another El Niño episode in 2026, East Zone concessionaire Manila Water underscores its significantly strengthened capability to deliver reliable 24/7 water service across its customers, highlighting the meaningful progress made since previous periods of water stress in 2010, 2015, and 2019. El Niño has historically brought below-normal rainfall and prolonged dry conditions across the Philippines, placing immense pressure on Metro Manila’s water supply system, which for…

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Araneta City has always been a place where history and progress meet. Known as the ultimate hub for commerce, entertainment, and transit in Metro Manila, it has grown into a cornerstone that reflects nostalgia while embracing modern urban culture. And among the many landmarks that have defined The City of Firsts, Ali Mall has stood for decades as one of its most recognizable icons. This year, Ali Mall is celebrating its 50th anniversary, a milestone that further highlights its enduring role in Araneta City’s story of evolution. Ali Mall was…

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Continuing the Christmas tradition of putting Filipino films into the spotlight, the Metro Manila Film Festival today unveils its first four entries as it expands the film fest journey outside Metro Manila with three cities coming together to celebrate its 52nd edition. At the announcement of the first batch of entries at the East Wing Atrium, GH Mall in San Juan City, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman and concurrent MMFF overall Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that this year’s film festival will usher in more innovations to entice more moviegoers…

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