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‘Trash-lacion’: EcoWaste blasts Black Nazarene devotees for littering at Luneta
Despite signages warning against littering, the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Thursday, January 9, leaves a trail of trash

PNP seeks probe into ‘planted’ Chinese flags in Luneta
Luneta Park vendors say they were offered P100 to pose with Chinese flags as if selling them

‘Uncivilized, undisciplined’: Netizens bash littering visitors in Luneta
There was a lot of trash talk when netizens found out about the garbage in Luneta on Christmas Day

Counter-protest: Pro-Duterte crowd arrives at anti-Martial Law rally in Luneta
More than an hour before the start of the anti-Martial Law activity in Luneta, administration supporters, wearing red shirts, are bussed in to hold their own rally nearby

Got no time to go out of town? Go visit Rizal Park!
Luneta has gone through a lot of changes lately

DSWD drive shows 'right and responsible way' to help homeless families
#HelptheHomelessPH campaign seeks to make the public understand why homeless people stay in the streets and to redirect their perception about giving alms on the streets

IN PHOTOS: PH sends off 60,000 security personnel for ASEAN Summit
The Philippine government is 'ready and equipped' for the summit
De Lima slams Duterte in two September 21 protests
Despite her detention, Senator Leila de Lima participates in the biggest opposition gatherings so far under President Rodrigo Duterte

Luneta protesters urge Duterte to stop killings, halt return to dictatorship
The loudest and most repeated call at the Luneta was for President Rodrigo Duterte to end the drug war and assure Filipinos he will not expand coverage of martial law

Sept 21 protest organizers to Duterte: Why limit space for rally?
According to the Movement Against Tyranny, the space assigned by the National Parks Development Committee to the group can only accommodate a maximum number of 5,000 people. The group expects tens of thousands to join its activity.

Schedule: November 25 rallies vs Marcos
UPDATED The rally is organized by the Campaign Against the Return of the Marcoses in Malacañang together with youth and student organizations
INFOGRAPHIC: PH Independence Day 2016 activities, services
Check out the free activities and government services on Sunday June 12 as Filipinos commemorate Independence Day

Sculptor Eduardo Castrillo dies at 73
Eduardo Castrillo was the artist behind the People Power monument in EDSA and more iconic sculptures around the country

High hopes for Archer and Delta’s last run
Cheer on DLSU and cars from other Philippine schools by watching the Shell Eco Marathon from March 3 to 6 at the Luneta Park Circuit

Rizal’s descendant holds protest against Torre de Manila
Isaac Reyes a descendant of the Rizal family calls the controversial Torre de Manila a national disgrace and supports the campaign for its demolition

SC justices hit Torre de Manila petitioners for bypassing 'slow' courts
High Court Associate Justice Leonen tells petitioners It s unfair that you ask relief from the Supreme Court bypassing all our stated rules because your case is very very special

Ambulances, medical booths in Manila on Independence Day
Health Secretary Janette Garin gives 7 tips for people who will join Independence Day activities
Bring your own raincoats, come early for Luneta Mass
The sole entry point for the public along Orosa Street will open at 6 am and close by 1:30 pm Some 700 000 attendees will pass through this gate

Airlifts and emergencies: Keeping people safe in a papal visit
Things don’t always go to plan when an overeager crowd welcomes a widely popular religious leader

FAST FACTS: Rizal Park
Pope Francis is the third pope to say Mass at one of Manila s historical park

Papal chair, altar table to have 'Filipino touch'
The designs are intended to reflect the Filipino character says Fr Alex Bautista

Where to stay during Pope Francis' Manila visit
Are you headed to Manila to see Pope Francis? Check this list compiled by Rappler for places you can stay in during the papal visit

SC asked to order Torre de Manila demolition
The Knights of Rizal says the tower s zoning violations and affront to the Rizal Monument are enough reasons to stop construction

Celebrating the centenary of the Rizal monument
A web essay on the origin and enduring legacy of the Rizal monument
Aquino leads Rizal Day rites in Tarlac
VP Binay graces the simultaneous commemoration of Rizal s 117th death anniversary at Luneta Park in Manila
NHCP backs off from Torre de Manila issue
The National Historical Commission now approves of the controversial Torre de Manila project that threatens to mar the Rizal Shrine sightline
Manila councilor opposes 'Terror de Manila' condo
Despite an order from the Manila City Council to desist from construction DMCI Homes continues to build a high rise condominium across Rizal Park
Photo wRap: Pope, Miley Cyrus, *NSYNC, pork
Let’s take a look at some of the most memorable moments of the past month
Paseo de Manila tourism zone to rise in Luneta Park
The country s national park agency has bigger plans to redevelop the People s Park
#MillionPeopleMarch lauded as eco-friendly protest
The rally has set the bar high for future protests say environmentalists
Tagle joins rally, prays for heroism
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle tells protesters that integrity should prevail in all sectors of society
TIMELINE: The road to the Million People March
Events and issues that led to the online and ground mobilization for the Million People March against the pork barrel on Monday August 26
All systems go for Million People March
The social media powered movement crosses over to the physical world to let supporters collaborate in person for the August 26 rally
Scroll down history lane: Rizal's last days
On December 30 2012 the Philippines commemorates the centennial of the re interment of Rizal’s remains in Rizal Park