the Manila Bulletin Team

UN Day:  In today’s troubled world, hope requires all countries working as one

Today, Oct. 24, is United Nations Day.

In most schools around the country, this is celebrated through national costumes of other countries that students are encouraged to wear in school, where they also deliver a short report on the chosen country’s location and culture.  This celebration, which has been ongoing for many years, has become an established activity that has made available the sale of costumes of other countries in many department stores. In fact, when people see children in national costumes after school, the remark is always: “Oh, it’s UN Day!”

67th anniversary of Magsaysay plane crash commemorated with launch of 'One Came Back' book

The 67th anniversary of the plane crash of President Magsaysay will be commemorated with a book launch of the new edition "One Came Back: The Magsaysay Tragedy." Co-authored by Nestor Mata and Vicente Villafranca, the book provides a firsthand account of the fateful incident.

Detainee reconnects with family through Red Cross messages

On a warm February morning, Riva busies herself cleaning the yard at Rodriguez Municipal Jail, where she has been detained for almost two years. The 43-year-old mother of four has been patiently waiting for the day that she will be free and can be reunited with her family. But it will be a while before that happens. For now, she’s keeping herself occupied with chores so that the days and nights pass quickly.

Student-innovators recognized in sustainable ergonomics product design competition

The Ergoneering: GAIA Economics Product Design Competition challenged the most promising talents to conceptualize and create novel and sustainable design solutions that may revolutionize ergonomics in diverse industries.

National Language Month: Where have all the words gone?

August, being Buwan ng Wika (National Language Month), as mandated by Proclamation 1041 signed in 1997, is a good time to talk about the many languages in our country.