Oct 30, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Makati-based fine-dining restaurant FLOW received a Michelin Star on October 29, joining the growing list of Michelin-starred restaurants in the Philippines. The Filipino-Peruvian establishment brings the country’s total to nine one-star restaurants, with Helm remaining the only two-star restaurant. This raises the question: What separates a one-star restaurant from a two-star establishment?
MANILA, Philippines—As families prepare to remember their departed loved ones this Undas, the Archdiocese of Manila has reminded Catholics that cremated remains should be laid to rest in a grave, mausoleum or columbarium. In an Oct. 24 circular released on Friday, the archdiocese cited the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines’ Liturgical Guidelines on Cremation.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Health reform advocate Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon has denounced continuing attempts to silence him as a vital witness in pending criminal cases involving the state-sponsored Dengvaxia vaccinations now being heard by a Quezon City Regional Trial Court. In a statement on Wednesday, Leachon, a resident doctor at Manila Doctors Hospital, confirmed
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine banks remain healthy and well-capitalized despite mounting economic challenges, supported by strong regulatory oversight from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Moody’s Ratings said. In a report dated Oct. 29, the global debt watcher assigned the Philippines a banking sector risk score of “a,” matching those of Colombia, India, Indonesia and Malaysia.
MANILA, Philippines — As Filipinos visit cemeteries this Undas to remember their departed loved ones, environmental advocates are urging them to reduce waste, while authorities are reminding families to keep children safe, observe fire precautions and prepare for changing weather. From bringing reusable food containers and disposing of trash properly to keeping pathways clear and
MANILA, Philippines — Ahead of Undas, or the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day holidays, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Friday issued reminders to the public, who intend to visit the Manila North Cemetery. During an inspection led by the mayor at the cemetery, Domagoso told potential visitors what not to bring
Roxanne Barcelo and Faith Cuneta are among the artists who are set to reunite for “Stars Reignited: The Metropop Star Search Concert Reunion – The Repeat” on Nov. 28. The repeat concert follows the sold-out Sept. 5 performance at Teatrino in Greenhills, which brought together former contestants and winners of the Metropop Star Search competition.
COTABATO CITY — The first elected Bangsamoro Parliament convened in the regional legislature’s plenary hall at the Bangsamoro Government Center here on Friday with 79 of 80 members present. Sheikh Muslim Guiamaden, Bangsamoro wali or ceremonial head, struck the gong, which symbolizes the opening of the session. Director Jaime Ayub, the highest-ranking officer of the
Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascent to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on Thursday as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open. The 29-year-old German was already assured of finishing the season top of the ATP rankings but, in the absence
French boxer Christian Mbilli said Thursday he is “coming for the win” when he takes to the ring to defend his WBC super-middleweight title against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. He will meet the 36-year-old Mexican legend on Saturday in Riyadh. “I can’t wait to be in the ring. I am ready for this fight, I am
After losing more than 120kg naturally through swimming and exercise, Brazilian Julio Mamute has tackled marathon events across six countries over the past year, culminating a week ago on the steep stone steps of the Great Wall of China. Having once peaked at an immobilising 310kg, Mamute told the South China Morning Post that for him, running has never been about distance or medals, but about survival. “I run to save my life,” he said. “I run to live.” On Sunday afternoon, Mamute finally...
ATLANTA— The Atlanta Dream’s shooters finally found some daylight. And as a result, the Dream’s goal of winning their first WNBA championship is still shining bright. Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard had 21 as the hot-shooting Dream held off Golden State’s late rally to take an 80-69 victory over the Valkyries in
