Metro Manila.
metropolitan area and region of the Philippines
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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LTFRB enforces operational caps within the jurisdiction of Metro Manila.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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LTFRB approved fare increases for public utilities in Metro Manila, driven by regional conflict and rising global oil prices.Some support1 report
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The new event outlines the status of major business districts in Metro Manila, including Makati, Bonifacio Global City, and Ortigas Center.Well supported4 reports8 developments inside
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An unnamed company is reported to be operating within the country of the Philippines, specifically mentioning Metro Manila.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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The Pasig River is described as being key to the development and life of Metro Manila.Some support1 report
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PAGASA issued heavy rainfall warnings and expected thunderstorms due to monsoon across Luzon and Metro Manila.Well supported13 reports2 developments inside
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MG Motor Philippines is bringing its vehicle lineup to Filipino motorists and expanding its tour reach to central Metro Manila.Some support1 report
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Based on a survey by Social Weather Stations, Mindanao registered positive economic optimism while Metro Manila registered negative economic optimism.Some support1 report
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Budget cuts are affecting local health services as 2027 budget allocations are discussed in Metro Manila.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Metro Manila is hosting the ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings.Some support1 report
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Multiple LGUs across Metro Manila and surrounding provinces were affected by weather impacts on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A Love Bus program is operating in urban corridors, utilizing a PITX hub to connect Metro Manila, Cavite, and Batangas, with DSWD oversight.Some support1 report
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The minimum wage hike order for private sector workers in Metro Manila is currently under review.Some support1 report2 developments inside
Earlier this month
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Job fairs were held in the capital region, involving Metro Manila and SM Hypermarket, on September 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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Metro Manila and Quezon City are adopting Japanese tunneling methods for a new subway line connecting through the area.Some support2 reports
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Manila Water is strengthening water reliability in Metro Manila by adding alternative supply to Angat Dam amidst El Niño threats.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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High land prices are affecting market viability in Ortigas Center and Makati within Metro Manila.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Flooding and a surge in leptospirosis cases are reported across multiple regions of the Philippines.Some support1 report
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A trade fair is underway, successfully connecting regional producers from Metro Manila and Cagayan Valley to major markets.Some support1 report
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Dedicated buses are being introduced through a partnership to enhance mobility in key corridors of Metro Manila.Some support1 report
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The political conflict involving the office of the Speaker is a specific development within the broader context of projects in Manila concerning Romualdez.Some support1 report1 development inside
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President Marcos Jr. ordered the DPWH to revisit the spillway project for flood control in Metro Manila.Some support1 report1 development inside
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DPWH plans to widen drainage inlets in Metro Manila.Some support1 report
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LRT extension connects Metro Manila, Cavite, Villars, and Las Piñas, with land donated for the LRT-1 station construction.Some support1 report
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The Atlantic Institute supported a documentary focusing on Metro Manila and Bulacan in the Philippines.Some support2 reports
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Pasig requested assistance for the C5 sidewalk project, which involves infrastructure upgrades across the metropolitan area using facilities in Tondo.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Supreme Court overturned a Sandiganbayan conviction involving Imelda Marcos, noting her past role in Metro Manila and financial interests in Swiss foundations.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Globe AT HOME and Grab are expanding their services, including the GFiber Prepaid model, across Cebu, Metro Manila, and Davao.Some support1 report
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Pasig is a city located within Metro Manila, which is a region of the Philippines.Some support1 report
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An observation made on July 1st regarding the need for sustainable urban development in major global centers.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Leaders have been urged to consider economic strategies that look beyond the confines of traditional growth hubs.Some support1 report
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is monitoring flooding and river levels in the Marikina River.Some support3 reports6 developments inside
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Flooding affects Bulacan, Pampanga, Metro Manila, and Bataan, prompting a proposal for a new national water agency.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Marcos administration projects tax revenues and minimum wages in Metro Manila to support consumption and stimulate economic growth in the Philippines.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Labor board determines the minimum wages for workers in Metro Manila.Some support1 report
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DSWD expands resources for areas affected by flooding in Metro Manila.Some support1 report1 development inside
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DSWD is implementing programs in Metro Manila.Some support2 reports
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board approved 7,500 new TNVS slots exclusively for electric vehicles in Metro Manila.Some support1 report
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Global warming is causing widespread flooding affecting Luzon, Bataan, Metro Manila, and Bulacan provinces in the Philippines.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Honda provides customer support in the affected region of Metro Manila and Luzon following the disaster.Some support1 report
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The worsening of flooding in Metro Manila is linked to budgetary issues and flood control projects under both the Marcos and Duterte administrations.Well supported4 reports
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Poor households in Metro Manila and Western Visayas faced different inflation rates in July 2022.Some support1 report
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Tropical Storm Pilandok was forecast to bring heavy rainfall and monsoon effects across multiple regions of Luzon, including Batangas and Cavite.Some support1 report
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Various educational institutions are utilizing locations across Metro Manila, Muntinlupa, and Quezon City as testing centers for exams, with PNP deployment noted nationwide.Some support1 report
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Pampanga River overflows into low-lying San Simon segment, affecting Metro Manila and surrounding regions.Some support1 report
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Advisories issued regarding the impacts of heavy rainfall and flooding due to the southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclone Luis in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Batangas.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Geopolitical events originating from the Middle East are causing market demand issues and impacting office market performance in the region, including Pampanga and Metro Manila.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Travel through Pampanga province is required due to the ongoing situation.Some support1 report
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Air quality issues due to smoke and haze from fires are affecting Metro Manila and Quezon City.Some support2 reports
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Trust has declined in both Metro Manila and Mindanao.Some support1 report
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Metro Manila and Quezon City are facing shared challenges related to urban planning and flood control issues.Some support1 report
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Allegations of misuse of public works funds and kickbacks from infrastructure contracts involving Jinggoy Estrada in Bulacan, Mindoro, and Metro Manila.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Metro Manila projects require national financial oversight, focusing on transparency of public funds.Some support1 report
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Meralco expands its electric vehicle presence in Metro Manila as MMDA manages operations amidst haze caused by Indonesian forest fires.Some support1 report
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Bukidnon is part of the Northern Mindanao region, and the MMDA manages infrastructure and services in Metro Manila.Some support1 report
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DPWH is managing flood control in Metro Manila and collaborating with the Department of Education.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Marikina's relationship with the river changed, with Pampanga being affected by national disasters.Some support2 reports
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MMDA is leading a flood reduction campaign in Metro Manila, with Ralph Recto involved in the expansion of the program.Some support5 reports2 developments inside
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DENR reports on air quality in Mindanao and monitors the situation in Metro Manila, prompting health advisories.Some support1 report
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Funding has been allocated to support DOH hospitals situated in Metro Manila.Some support1 report
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Around Metro Manila this week
News at the entities that move Metro Manila most-
Las Piñas StructuralLas Piñas, a location in Manila, was historically a thriving center for salt-making across Luzon.Moves Metro Manila
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Marcopper is ignoring DENR remediation orders in Marinduque, prompting calls for official communication and a settlement agreement involving Barrick Gold.
Moves Metro Manila
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Manila StructuralManila is the capital city of the Philippines.Moves Metro Manila
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Philippines Shared contextMarcos met with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, while Teodoro's foreign policy remarks were compared to those of Jay Tarriela.Moves Metro Manila
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PAGASA OperationalA tropical storm trough is affecting the region, bringing rains and thunderstorms to Palawan, Eastern Visayas, and Mindanao.Moves Metro Manila
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Cavite StructuralBacoor is a district located within the province of Cavite.Moves Metro Manila
Connections
The 40 strongest of 298, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Structural
MMDA is the mandated government agency responsible for overseeing and managing infrastructure, operations, and crisis response within the geographical boundaries of Metro Manila.
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Manila Structural
Metro Manila is the larger metropolitan area that formally incorporates the city of Manila, which functions as its administrative and core center.
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Las Piñas Structural
Las Piñas is an administrative city formally included within the larger geographic area of Metro Manila.
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Valenzuela Structural
Valenzuela is administratively included within the larger Metro Manila area.
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Magat Dam Structural
Metro Manila relies on the Magat Dam as a critical component of its water supply infrastructure, which is necessary for its continued function.
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Angat Dam Structural
Angat Dam serves as the primary raw water source, supplying the majority of Metro Manila's potable water needs.
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Philippines Shared context
Metro Manila is a major, densely populated urban area and economic hub geographically situated within the national borders of the Philippines.
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DENR formally regulates, manages, and assesses environmental impacts on development within Metro Manila.
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PAGASA Operational
PAGASA issues official weather warnings, forecasts, and advisories regarding potential impacts on Metro Manila.
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Philippine National Police Operational
The Philippine National Police actively conducts law enforcement and security operations within Metro Manila.
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Cavite Structural
Functional integration exists where Cavite is considered an essential, interconnected component of the larger Metro Manila functional area.
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Department of Energy Structural
The Department of Energy regulates energy and fuel prices, directly impacting the infrastructure and cost of living in Metro Manila.
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Francis Tolentino Operational
Francis Tolentino actively implements and defends policy decisions, such as minimum wage hikes and disaster response, within Metro Manila.
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National Capital Region Structural
Metro Manila is formally defined as a component within the National Capital Region.
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LTFRB enforces transport regulations and manages operations within the jurisdiction of Metro Manila.
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Navotas Structural
Navotas is administratively and geographically included within the functional boundaries of Metro Manila.
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Cagayan Valley Transactional
Functional dependence established as A's services are replaced by B, while shared health risks link both regions.
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National Water Resources Board Structural
The National Water Resources Board controls and regulates water allocation and supply for Metro Manila.
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Marikina River Structural
The urban area relies on the Marikina River basin management and flood control systems for risk mitigation and drainage.
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Bulacan Operational
Metro Manila and Bulacan are actively coupled through regional competition, shared environmental risks, and hydrological flow.
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Operational
Metro Manila's economic indicators, such as wage and price changes, are monitored and influence the inflation assessment of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
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Congress Structural
Metro Manila's function and development are fundamentally dependent on the legislative and budgetary actions of Congress.
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Pasig Structural
Pasig's local court system exercises regulatory jurisdiction, issuing injunctions and challenging policies within Metro Manila.
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Vince Dizon Operational
Vince Dizon's oversight of infrastructure, flood mitigation, and sanitation directly impacts Metro Manila's functionality.
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Pampanga Operational
The two entities maintain a functional, strategic, and environmental interdependence, characterized by office transactions, competitive market dynamics, and shared infrastructure and weather risks.
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Henry Sy Structural
The business entity founded by Henry Sy operates within the geographical and market context of Metro Manila.
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Project NOAH Structural
Project NOAH requires operational retention systems within the context of Metro Manila.
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Home Development Mutual Fund Operational
HDMF's loan policies and provision of low-interest loans directly influence the housing market and buyer pool within Metro Manila.
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senate Structural
The Senate creates the legislative and regulatory framework that governs the economic and working conditions of Metro Manila.
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Department of Science and Technology Structural
The Department of Science and Technology provides expert advice and warnings regarding seismic vulnerability and potential earthquakes for the capital area of Metro Manila.
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The Council provides formal operational directives and risk management recommendations that govern activities within Metro Manila.
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MayMay Shared context
Tropical cyclone Maymay impacted Metro Manila, causing flooding in 2026.
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Public Works Operational
Public Works is responsible for executing flood control projects within Metro Manila, addressing critical city infrastructure issues.
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Presidential Communications Office Operational
The two entities are functionally linked through the coordination of government responses to major crises, specifically flooding and health issues.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue Structural
The Bureau of Internal Revenue operates within Metro Manila and exercises regulatory oversight over the area's tax proposals and economic activities.
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Palace Structural
The Palace issues governmental orders that dictate the operational status of Metro Manila.
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Pasig River Shared context
The Pasig River is a key geographical and functional feature within the context of Metro Manila's development and life.
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Iloilo Structural
Office demand and LMP activities are functionally shifting from the context of Metro Manila to Iloilo.
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Manila Water Operational
Manila Water provides essential and reliable water services to the metropolitan area, operating within its defined service area.
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Batangas Operational
Economic activity involves buyers traveling from Metro Manila to Batangas.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
41 events- LTFRB approved fare increases for public utilities in Metro Manila, driven by regional conflict and rising global oil prices.
- The Pasig River is described as being key to the development and life of Metro Manila.
- MG Motor Philippines is bringing its vehicle lineup to Filipino motorists and expanding its tour reach to central Metro Manila.
- Based on a survey by Social Weather Stations, Mindanao registered positive economic optimism while Metro Manila registered negative economic optimism.
- Budget cuts are affecting local health services as 2027 budget allocations are discussed in Metro Manila.
- Metro Manila is hosting the ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings.
- Multiple LGUs across Metro Manila and surrounding provinces were affected by weather impacts on September 1, 2026.
- A Love Bus program is operating in urban corridors, utilizing a PITX hub to connect Metro Manila, Cavite, and Batangas, with DSWD oversight.
- Job fairs were held in the capital region, involving Metro Manila and SM Hypermarket, on September 17, 2026.
- Metro Manila and Quezon City are adopting Japanese tunneling methods for a new subway line connecting through the area.
- High land prices are affecting market viability in Ortigas Center and Makati within Metro Manila.
- Flooding and a surge in leptospirosis cases are reported across multiple regions of the Philippines.
- A trade fair is underway, successfully connecting regional producers from Metro Manila and Cagayan Valley to major markets.
- Dedicated buses are being introduced through a partnership to enhance mobility in key corridors of Metro Manila.
- The political conflict involving the office of the Speaker is a specific development within the broader context of projects in Manila concerning Romualdez.
- DPWH plans to widen drainage inlets in Metro Manila.
- LRT extension connects Metro Manila, Cavite, Villars, and Las Piñas, with land donated for the LRT-1 station construction.
- The Atlantic Institute supported a documentary focusing on Metro Manila and Bulacan in the Philippines.
- Supreme Court overturned a Sandiganbayan conviction involving Imelda Marcos, noting her past role in Metro Manila and financial interests in Swiss foundations.
- Globe AT HOME and Grab are expanding their services, including the GFiber Prepaid model, across Cebu, Metro Manila, and Davao.
- Pasig is a city located within Metro Manila, which is a region of the Philippines.
- Leaders have been urged to consider economic strategies that look beyond the confines of traditional growth hubs.
- Flooding affects Bulacan, Pampanga, Metro Manila, and Bataan, prompting a proposal for a new national water agency.
- The Labor board determines the minimum wages for workers in Metro Manila.
- DSWD is implementing programs in Metro Manila.
- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board approved 7,500 new TNVS slots exclusively for electric vehicles in Metro Manila.
- Honda provides customer support in the affected region of Metro Manila and Luzon following the disaster.
- Poor households in Metro Manila and Western Visayas faced different inflation rates in July 2022.
- Tropical Storm Pilandok was forecast to bring heavy rainfall and monsoon effects across multiple regions of Luzon, including Batangas and Cavite.
- Various educational institutions are utilizing locations across Metro Manila, Muntinlupa, and Quezon City as testing centers for exams, with PNP deployment noted nationwide.
- Pampanga River overflows into low-lying San Simon segment, affecting Metro Manila and surrounding regions.
- Travel through Pampanga province is required due to the ongoing situation.
- Air quality issues due to smoke and haze from fires are affecting Metro Manila and Quezon City.
- Trust has declined in both Metro Manila and Mindanao.
- Metro Manila and Quezon City are facing shared challenges related to urban planning and flood control issues.
- Metro Manila projects require national financial oversight, focusing on transparency of public funds.
- Meralco expands its electric vehicle presence in Metro Manila as MMDA manages operations amidst haze caused by Indonesian forest fires.
- Bukidnon is part of the Northern Mindanao region, and the MMDA manages infrastructure and services in Metro Manila.
- Marikina's relationship with the river changed, with Pampanga being affected by national disasters.
- DENR reports on air quality in Mindanao and monitors the situation in Metro Manila, prompting health advisories.
- Funding has been allocated to support DOH hospitals situated in Metro Manila.
August 2026
12 events- LTFRB enforces operational caps within the jurisdiction of Metro Manila.
- An unnamed company is reported to be operating within the country of the Philippines, specifically mentioning Metro Manila.
- PAGASA issued heavy rainfall warnings and expected thunderstorms due to monsoon across Luzon and Metro Manila.
- The minimum wage hike order for private sector workers in Metro Manila is currently under review.
- President Marcos Jr. ordered the DPWH to revisit the spillway project for flood control in Metro Manila.
- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is monitoring flooding and river levels in the Marikina River.
- Marcos administration projects tax revenues and minimum wages in Metro Manila to support consumption and stimulate economic growth in the Philippines.
- DSWD expands resources for areas affected by flooding in Metro Manila.
- Global warming is causing widespread flooding affecting Luzon, Bataan, Metro Manila, and Bulacan provinces in the Philippines.
- The worsening of flooding in Metro Manila is linked to budgetary issues and flood control projects under both the Marcos and Duterte administrations.
- Advisories issued regarding the impacts of heavy rainfall and flooding due to the southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclone Luis in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Batangas.
- Geopolitical events originating from the Middle East are causing market demand issues and impacting office market performance in the region, including Pampanga and Metro Manila.
July 2026
6 events- The new event outlines the status of major business districts in Metro Manila, including Makati, Bonifacio Global City, and Ortigas Center.
- Pasig requested assistance for the C5 sidewalk project, which involves infrastructure upgrades across the metropolitan area using facilities in Tondo.
- An observation made on July 1st regarding the need for sustainable urban development in major global centers.
- Allegations of misuse of public works funds and kickbacks from infrastructure contracts involving Jinggoy Estrada in Bulacan, Mindoro, and Metro Manila.
- DPWH is managing flood control in Metro Manila and collaborating with the Department of Education.
- MMDA is leading a flood reduction campaign in Metro Manila, with Ralph Recto involved in the expansion of the program.