Tag: Manila
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Diagnosing Mental Health Problems? A Psychiatrist Weighs In
Understanding the Rise of Online Mental Health Diagnoses In an era where information travels at the speed of a click, many people turn to social media for quick answers about mental health. The lines between awareness and self-diagnosis can blur, especially during a global stressor like a pandemic. While social platforms can reduce stigma and…
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Vicki Belo Rides MRT: Celebrity Doctor Takes Manila Rail
Vicki Belo Takes the MRT: A Glimpse into Celebrity Life on Public Transit In a moment that delighted fans and sparked chatter online, celebrity doctor Vicki Belo revealed her first-time ride on Manila’s Metro Rail Transit (MRT). The video, shared on TikTok, shows the renowned dermatologist stepping into a train car, noting the experience was…
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Save Club Intramuros Golf: Preserve Manila Heritage
Battle Over a Century-Old Landmark The future of Club Intramuros Golf Course in Manila has become a lightning rod for a broader debate about heritage, urban green space, and the economic fabric of the historic Walled City. The Manila City government’s plan to convert the course into a public forest park has drawn strong opposition…
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Calls mount to retain historic Club Intramuros amid conversion plan
Heritage vs. Green Space: The Club Intramuros Debate The proposal by the Manila City government to convert the historic Club Intramuros Golf Course into a public forest park has ignited a heated debate among heritage advocates, local golfers, employees, and residents. The plan, pitched as a way to add more urban green space and strengthen…
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Port Area Fire Destroys Homes in Manila, No Injuries Reported
Incident Overview A fierce fire ripped through a residential area in Barangay 650, Port Area, Manila on Friday afternoon, Oct. 17. The blaze razed several houses, primarily because they were constructed with light materials, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). Timeline of Events Firefighters were dispatched after the alarm sounded at 1:30 p.m.…
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Port Area Fire Razes Homes in Manila: Quick Fire Response and Investigation Underway
Port Area Fire Razes Homes in Manila A residential district in Barangay 650, Port Area, Manila, was rocked by a significant blaze that razed several houses on Friday afternoon. The incident unfolded in a densely populated area where homes are often built with light materials, contributing to the rapid spread of the fire. Timeline of…
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Croatia Donates 100,000 Euros to Aid Philippines Earthquake Victims
Croatia pledges relief amid Philippine earthquakes In a gesture of solidarity, Croatia has announced a donation of 100,000 euros (about 6.76 million Philippine pesos) to support the Philippines’ response to a series of powerful earthquakes that have struck the country in recent weeks. The pledge came during the visit of Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić…
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Bike robber nabbed in Manila after snatching teens’ phones
Two teens targeted by a bicycle-riding robber in Manila In a bold street robbery in Manila, a man riding a bicycle approached two teenagers in front of Manuel A. Roxas High School in Paco, Manila, on Sunday, October 12. The incident, captured by bystanders and reported by the Manila Police District (MPD), underscores lingering safety…
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Manila Robber on Bike Nabbed After Targeting Teens with Cellphones
Incident Overview A bicycle-riding robber was apprehended in Manila after allegedly targeting two teenagers and stealing their cellphones in broad daylight near Manuel A. Roxas High School in Paco. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 12, when the suspect, known by the alias Billy Boy, approached the victims under the guise of asking for directions.…
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Protesters Rally in Manila Calling for End to Corruption and Marcos Resignation
Mass Rally in Manila Demands Accountability and a Call for Change Activist groups gathered at Plaza Rajah Sulayman in Malate, Manila, on Sunday, October 12, for a large protest rally organized by the United People’s Initiative. The event blended a concert atmosphere with street-level political action, drawing crowds eager to voice concerns about government corruption…