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Manila Residents Access Free Mental Health Services Across City Districts
From Sampaloc to Makati, Manila offers a growing range of free mental health resources-here’s how and where you can find help.
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San Agustin Church: Manila's UNESCO-Listed Baroque Landmark
San Agustin Church in Intramuros is a Baroque church inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and the oldest stone church in the Philippines.
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Manila Expands Public Swimming Programs Across Districts for All Ages
Public pools in several neighbourhoods now run structured group classes that welcome children, working adults and older residents on fixed weekly schedules.
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Manila Traffic Planners Face Choices on Next Congestion Steps
City authorities must decide how to sequence upgrades and enforcement measures amid ongoing daily gridlock.
Politics
Manila Mandates Vertical Gardens on All Public Buildings by 2028
Manila’s proposed ordinance would mandate vegetation on all new city-owned structures over three storeys, a rule already in force in Quezon City and Makati.
wellness
Sweat, Light Pollution and Jeepney Noise: How Manila's Environment Is Wrecking Your Sleep
Doctors and sleep researchers say the Philippine capital's chronic heat, glaring artificial light, and relentless street noise are combining to deny millions of residents the restorative rest their bodies need.
finance
Manila MSMEs Shape Employment and Sales Indicators Through Targeted Initiatives
National data and recent Manila events show how micro and small enterprises influence jobs, retail share and visibility.
culture
Manila's Museums Launch July Exhibitions Exploring Memory, Identity, and Heritage
From BGC to San Juan, galleries and museums present exhibitions that explore memory, identity, and creative expression, anchored by a nationwide cultural tradition.
Politics
Manila Launches Housing Policy: Residents See Results Within 2 Years
City households can expect gradual impacts from revised planning rules and new public housing investment, with most tangible effects arriving over the next two years.
lifestyle
Manila Residents Cut Costs With Sustainable Living: Complete Guide
Daily waste volumes in Metro Manila underscore practical steps residents can take on reusables, transport and conservation to manage expenses and daily routines.
community
Manila Tech Community Hosts Weekly AI Networking Meetups in Pasig
Manila hosts recurring Saturday sessions for tech networking and discussions.
wellness
Manila Commuters Master 60-Second Breathing Techniques to Cut Stress Daily
Manila residents facing packed commutes and office deadlines are turning to short breathwork sequences that lower tension in under a minute.
lifestyle
Manila Parents Navigate Unique Childcare Landscape Amid Cultural Pressures
From the widespread use of yayas to the pressures of collectivist culture, here's what you need to know if you're planning a visit or new to raising a family in the capital.
culture
Manila's 15+ Top Art Museums and Galleries You Must Visit Now
From the historic halls of Intramuros to the contemporary galleries of Makati, here is your curated path through Manila's evolving cultural scene.
lifestyle
Manila Bay Sunsets and the Baywalk Evening
The Manila Bay sunset, viewed from the Roxas Boulevard baywalk, is a long-standing evening ritual for residents and visitors in the city.
sport
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex: Manila's Historic Sporting Home
The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate is Manila's historic national sports hub, with stadiums for football, athletics, baseball, and swimming.
property
Manila Property Prices Surge Past Regional Rents, Squeezing Buyers
A widening gap between Metro Manila property prices and provincial rental rates is forcing Filipino workers to rethink where-and whether-to put down roots.
finance
Metro Manila Employment Market Trends and Employer Considerations
An analysis of the current hiring landscape in Manila, highlighting sector-specific demand and national labor indicators.
wellness
Sleep Study Manila: Local Clinics Expand Testing Access
Manila sleep clinics report 28% booking surge. Find polysomnography testing at Makati Medical Center and St. Luke's QC. Learn costs and what to expect.
finance
S&P 500 rose 1.24% as global markets advance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Manila investors and retirement balances.
property
Metro Manila Rents Surge as Filipinos Flee to Cebu and Davao
Rising rents in Makati and BGC are reshaping the housing calculus as more Filipinos weigh moves to regional cities like Cebu and Davao.
property
Metro Manila Suburbs Where Monthly Mortgages Now Beat Rent Payments
Recent shifts in property prices and rental rates are tipping the scales in several Manila neighborhoods-buyers are finding monthly mortgage payments now undercutting rent.
Politics
Manila federal programs receive Green Climate Fund grant
The Philippines obtained a 6.78-million US dollar technical assistance grant from the Green Climate Fund.
Politics
Manila Businesses Brace as Philippines Faces Economic Growth Target Miss
The Philippine Statistics Authority reported low likelihood of achieving the end-of-plan economic growth target.
property
Renters Beat Buyers: Manila Property Prices Make Renting Cheaper Now
As property prices climb across Metro Manila, renters are discovering the calculation that once favoured ownership no longer holds.
finance
Manila economy affected by OFW remittances decline
Personal remittances fell to a one-year low in May according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data.