Local News: Manila, Philippines 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Manila, Philippines

Manila, Philippines News Editors

News Widget

Display the Manila, Philippines news headlines on your website.

Get the Topix Headlines Widget

Share & bookmark

RSS icon mobile icon

Manila, Philippines News

Local news for Manila, Philippines continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

3 hrs ago | ABS-CBN News

P250M lost in Divisoria Mall fire

MANILA, Philippines An estimated P250 million worth of property was damaged in the fire that hit Divisoria Mall in Binondo, Manila, authorities said.

Comment?

Related Topix: Fire, Philippines, World News

6 hrs ago | ABS-CBN News

Migz Villafuerte proclaimed CamSur governor

MANILA, Philippines Luis Miguel "Migz" Villafuerte, the son of incumbent Governor Luis Raymond "LRay" Villafuerte, has been proclaimed governor of Camarines Sur.

Comment?

Related Topix: Philippines, World News

Fri May 17, 2013

The Peninsula

Philippines rejects Taiwan 'murder' claims

Taiwanese Ministry of Justice director for International and Cross-Straits Legal Affairs Chen Wen-chi, displays a letter during a news conference inside the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Makati city, south of Manila, Philippines, 18 May 2013.

Comment?

Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Taiwan, Philippines, Ma Ying-jeou

ABS-CBN News

Sarah Jessica Parker answers some questions from the members of the media, as well as bloggers.

Sarah Jessica Parker poses in front of her posters for The SM Store. Photo by Rem Zamora for ABS-CBNnews.com MANILA, Philippines American actress Sarah Jessica Parker was warmly welcomed by her Filipino fans on her first visit to the country.

Comment?

Related Topix: Sex and the City, Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Celebrities, Sarah Jessica Parker, Philippines, World News, Asia Travel, Travel, Philippines Travel

The Independent

Firefighters tackle blaze at shopping mall in Manila, Philippines

Neela Debnath is a member of the Independent's Online editorial team. She has an MA in Journalism from Brunel University.

2 comments

Related Topix: Philippines, World News, Journalism, Fire

Saipan Tribune

Fitial said recovering from surgery in Manila

Former governor Benigno R. Fitial is currently recuperating from gall bladder surgery at St.

Comment?

Related Topix: Philippines, World News, US Governors, Terry Branstad

Thu May 16, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com

the Great Gatsby Soundtrack Released; Film Opens in PH Today

Manila, Philippines, May 10, 2013--MCA Music Inc./ Universal Music Group has just released the movie soundtrack of Tony nominee and acclaimed filmmaker Baz Luhrmann 's book-to-screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald 's great American novel "The Great Gatsby." The movie soundtrack features mostly rap and hip-hop songs performed by Jay-Z, the ... (more)

Comment?

Related Topix: Drama Movies, The Great Gatsby, Philippines, Pop/Rock, World News, Soundtrack, Comedy Movies, Biography Movies, Moulin Rouge, Musical Movies, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Celebrities, Rap, Jay-Z, Black Entertainment

ABS-CBN News

Irregular OFWs in Saudi told to correct status

MANILA, Philippines - Saudi Arabia has released the guidelines for irregular workers to correct their status or leave the country without obtaining a "No Objection Certificate." The Department of Foreign Affairs urged yesterday overseas Filipino workers with status problems in Saudi Arabia to correct their residency and labor status.

Comment?

Related Topix: Philippines, World News, Saudi Arabia Travel, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Hotel Online

Rainmaker Signs Agreement With Bloomberry Resorts Corporation and...

Rainmaker Signs Agreement With Bloomberry Resorts Corporation and Global Gaming Asset Management To Implement GuestREV At New Solaire Resort & Casino in Manila - The Rainmaker Group , a world leader in automated forecasting and profit optimization solutions for the Gaming & Hospitality industry, announced that it has signed an agreement with ... (more)

Comment?

Related Topix: Philippines, World News

Alabama Live

Coin toss breaks tie in Philippine mayoral race

MANILA, Philippines - What do you do when two candidates running for mayor in the Philippines get exactly the same number of votes? You get them to toss a coin.

5 comments

Related Topix: Philippines, World News

The Asian Pacific Post

In search of her mother

For the last five decades she believed that she was the natural child of her Canadian parents.

Comment?

Related Topix: Philippines, World News

Wed May 15, 2013

Hotel News Resource

Asia Pacific Hotel Development Pipeline For April 2013 Increases 1,804 Hotels

Among the markets in the region, Manila, Philippines, reported the largest expected supply growth if all 9,968 rooms in the market's total active pipeline open.

Comment?

Related Topix: Philippines

Voice of America

Philippine President Apologizes for Taiwanese Fisherman Death

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III delivers a speech on national television at the Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila, Philippines on Oct.

82 comments

Related Topix: Philippines, World News, Taiwan

Tue May 14, 2013

I-Newswire.com

First Systematic Review of Massage Parlor Advertisements in Virginia...

In 2011, the Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force executed a mass raid against massage parlors suspected of illicit activity and potential human trafficking.

Comment?

Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Massage Therapy, Philippines, World News, Virginia Beach, VA

ABS-CBN News

Karen Jimeno, other celebs in fashion show

MANILA, Philippines Lawyer Karen Jimeno, the former spokesperson of then Chief Justice Renato Corona's defense team, recently joined actresses and models in a fashion show at the posh Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City.

Comment?

Related Topix: Philippines, World News

ABS-CBN News

Social media flak had no effect on Binay: analyst

MANILA, Philippines With around 66% of the election results processed, Nancy Binay of the United Nationalist Alliance continues to be one of the leaders in the senatorial race, with 11,577,855 votes as of 6:29 am Tuesday.

Comment?

Related Topix: Philippines, World News

ABS-CBN News

'Hontiveros relied too much on women's vote'

MANILA, Philippines Risa Hontiveros, who is currently at No. 17 in the 2013 senatorial race, presented a "complicated message" during the campaign period and likely relied too much on the women's vote, a political analyst said.

Comment?

Related Topix: Southeast Asia, Philippines, World News, Gloria Macapagal-arroyo

ABS-CBN News

Comelec to proclaim Top 12 senators Wednesday

MANILA, Philippines The Commission on Elections will proclaim the 12 winning candidates in the Senate race on Wednesday evening.

7 comments

Related Topix: Philippines, World News

Reuters

Philippines' Aquino wins rare Congress majority in mid-term polls

Philippine President Benigno Aquino was set on Tuesday to win unprecedented control of the two chambers of Congress after mid-term elections, raising hopes for his reforms to sustain growth, create jobs and make a dent on chronic poverty.

10 comments

Related Topix: Philippines, World News

ABS-CBN News

Memes abound as PH awaits election results

MANILA, Philippines Several Filipinos resorted to wit, humor and creativity as they created memes expressing their views about the partial and unofficial results of this year's mid-term elections.

Comment?

Related Topix: Philippines, World News