Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has assured its 7.8 million customers a continuous, reliable, and stable electricity service throughout the upcoming Holy Week break. Despite the closure of Meralco Business Centers from March 28 to 30 for the Easter Triduum observance, the power distributor said its personnel will be on standby …

The Department of Health and all hospitals will be on Code White Alert starting today (Sunday) until Easter Sunday (March 31, 2024) as part of preparations for the influx of individuals and families going to provinces, tourist spots, and places of worship during Holy Week. Under a Code White Alert, …

President Marcos on Palm Sunday, March 24, enjoined Filipinos to “illuminate the path for others through acts kindness and selflessness” as the nation marks the start of the observance of the Holy Week. Palm Fronds (Photo courtesy of Catholic Online) Marcos said that the Holy Week is a time for …

(Photo courtesy of PCG-Surigao) MANILA – A congressman is pushing for an inquiry to identify and hold accountable the officials behind the acceptance at least 36 Chinese nationals as members of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA). Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said in a news release …

Palawan cherry blossoms or balayong in BGC (Philstar.com / Kristofer Purnell)  MANILA, Philippines — It’s officially springtime in areas of the world that have four seasons, though the Philippines isn’t one to miss out on one of spring’s best-known highlights. Palawan cherry blossoms, also known as balayong, began blossoming in …

Francis Saura stepped up in the clutch, delivering three pivotal points to spearhead Iloilo’s fightback in the fourth set as the D’Navigators edged past the Savouge Aesthetics Spin Doctors, 25-17, 25-17, 18-25, 25-23, in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the Paco Arena Sunday, March 24. Francis Saura steers …

Robert Bolick (left) and Japeth Aguilar (right) were named co-MVPs of the 2024 PBA All-Star /PBA Images  MANILA, Philippines — The 2024 PBA All-Star ended in a draw as Team Mark came from behind against Team Japeth, 140-140, Sunday night at the University of St. La Salle gymnasium in Bacolod. …

To make her latest collection dubbed ‘Return to Essence,’ the Korean fashion designer looked back on her childhood days in the Philippines Traveling is one of the things that enriches a designer’s talent. It allows them to see the world in a myriad of colors, meet people and learn their …

Moira Dela Torre attends the 1st Billboard Philippines Women in Music held in SM Aura Premier in Taguig City on March 22, 2024. Moira received the first-ever Hitmaker award. (Philstar.com / Kathleen A. Llemit)  MANILA, Philippines — Moira Dela Torre was a picture of calmness as she walked the blue …

Motorists are urged to prepare for the expected Holy Week traffic surge at the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), and the C-5 Link Segment, as the Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South) implements ways to manage the expressways. Beginning Monday, March 25 to Sunday, March 31, MPT South said …