manila

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Around 20 people are feared to still be trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed early on Sunday morning in a city near the Philippine capital, Manila.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

She holds a 17-point lead over her nearest rival based on a survey in March by Manila pollster WR Numero.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Asked if Manila traffic is worse than Los Angeles traffic, he said, “They’re both pretty bad. They’re just bad in different ways.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

At its peak, smoke from the underground fire was affecting air quality across Metro Manila, where an "acutely unhealthy" reading was recorded in multiple areas, according to a local monitor.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Several times during their weeks at Manila Nat felt Captain Prince’s thoughtful stare on the back of his neck.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham