Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Partners with PLDT and Smart

Free internet access for Manilenos! As part of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno’s efforts in reshaping Manila, PLDT and Smart partnered with the city government of Manila to provide free WiFi access to select areas in Manila. https://www.facebook.com/iskomorenodomagoso/videos/413395385962289/ This was confirmed through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing between Moreno and PLDT chair and CEO Manny […]

Isko Moreno Personally Closes Computer Shop in Manila Because of Complaints About DoTA

Closes one shop for non-compliance Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno was busy a few days ago looking after the welfare of his younger constituents – he was out and about in Manila personally inspecting computer shops after several parents complained about kids getting addicted to online games like DoTA during school hours inside said shops. Computer […]

Manila to Negotiate with Elon Musk for SpaceX Broadband Service

A meeting between Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno and American Billionaire Elon Musk is set to take place. The City of Manila is eyeing to improve its internet connection speed through Starlink, the internet service made possible via low-orbit satellites from Elon Musk.   Starlink satellites, from the SpaceX company owned by Elon Musk, are […]

LRT-2 To Start Giving COVID Jabs Starting Tomorrow

The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), together with the city governments of Manila and Antipolo, will hold COVID vaccination drives at select stations of LRT-2 starting tomorrow, February 22. “We are making Covid-19 vaccines easily available, accessible, and convenient to the riding public,” LRTA administrator Jeremy Regino said. All the passengers are allowed to get […]

MMDA Bans Unvaccinated Individuals to Use Public Transportation As Cases Surge

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has just announced that all unvaccinated individuals, adult or minor, are no longer allowed to enter malls, restaurants, and use public transportation in the National Capital Region (NCR) as long as Alert Level 3 is in place.     According to MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos, all Metro Manila mayors […]

Manila Anti-loud Muffler Ordinance is Final, Signed Into Law

The proposed “Anti-loud Muffler” ordinance in Manila has been signed into law. It is now a violation in the said city to have a muffler noise above  99dB. Last month, we told you all about Ordinance No. 8145 or the Anti-loud Muffler Ordinance proposed by Manila councilor Joel “JTV” Villanueva. It is also known as […]

Manila Anti-Muffler Ordinance Not Applicable to Race Cars and Big Bikes

A few days ago, we told you that Manila City is looking to ban loud and obnoxious mufflers.  In fact, the Manila “Anti-Muffler” ordinance has passed the third reading already. After leaving a lot of motorists dumbfounded, Councilor Joel “JTV” Villanueva decided to clear things up during an interview with DZBB. Ordinance no. 8145 otherwise […]

Manila Wants A Ban On Loud, Obnoxious Mufflers

Heads up, motorheads! The City of Manila wants to ban loud mufflers. That’s right, an ordinance banning loud noise emitting mufflers has just passed the third reading. Ordinance no. 8145 or the “Ordinance Regulating The Use of Modified Muffler / Exhaust Pipe and Similar Devices On All Types of Motor Vehicles Resulting to the Emission […]

TECNO Mobile Honors Local Heroes With Cash, Phone Donations

TECNO Mobile is extending its support to local community heroes during these trying times. The company has generously donated cash and smartphones to the everyday heroes found in the pillars of our community: the church, civic groups, and the local government. The first beneficiary is the Ina ng Lupang Pangako Parish found in the middle […]

Manila Opens Website Portal for COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration

As we wait for the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines, the City of Manila is kicking things off by opening a website portal for pre-registration. With this initiative, Mayor Isko Moreno wants Manilenos to have a easy and hassle-free process of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine once they arrive in the country. The registration […]

City of Manila to Distribute Tablets, Laptops, Pocket WiFis to Students and Teachers

As school is slated to start on October 5, LGUs like the City of Manila are prepping up for the upcoming school year. For Mayor Isko Moreno’s initiative, they will be providing teachers and students with tablets, laptops, and pocket WiFis to aid them for distance learning. In the posts shared on Moreno’s official Facebook […]

PayMaya Expands QR Payment Services to Vendor Stalls in Manila

Committed to transforming the way people do transactions, PayMaya expands its QR payments to 90 new stalls located near Manila City Mall and Divisoria. This new development continues to help people avoid the spread of COVID-19 through contactless, cashless payments. “We want to give vendors around Manila a dignified way to sell their goods, which is why […]