Dom Galeon

Of taste and talent

He had two hours and 30 minutes to finish two dishes, in a kitchen that is not entirely familiar to him, and with instruments not exactly similar to those he is used to. Oh, and his output had to be better than those made by 49 other aspiring chefs.

San Agustin Church: Everyone’s favorite wedding venue

Historic, picturesque, classically romantic. These are, perhaps, some of the best words to describe San Agustin Church. These are also the same reasons why this all-stone, neoclassical-baroque church is one of the most popular venues for weddings in Manila. 

The Manila Bulletin honors 2024 Newsmakers

Eighteen individuals and institutions were recognized for their contributions to making 2024 a year worth celebrating at the Manila Bulletin Newsmaker Awards, held at the Manila Hotel Tent City on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.

A man of his time

“I love history. I love the Filipino. I love watches,” says 34-year-old Francisco “Nico” Moreno. These words best describe why he is doing what he does. He founded Ibarra, the first Filipino watch microbrand, in 2014. Since then, his life has been all about designing and crafting fine timepieces.

Behind the news

It started with two. Former US Army soldier Carson C. Taylor together with H. G. Farris started a shipping journal called The Daily Bulletin with just the two of them as staff in 1900. After 125 years, the paper no longer just covers shipping news and, in fact, is no longer just a newspaper.