ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)-Iloilo Chapter awarded outstanding Ilonggo entrepreneurs on Thursday, Dec. 19. RECIPIENTS of the Ilonggo Entrepreneur Awards 2024 handed out by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry pose during the awarding ceremony....
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday, Dec. 16, reminded churchgoers of proper conduct during Simbang Gabi. Catholic devotees attended the first Simbang Gabi at the Minor Basilica and Parish of St. John the Baptist in Taytay, Rizal, on December 16. 2024. (JOHN LOUIE...
DAVAO CITY – The Bangsamoro Parliament passed the long-awaited Bangsamoro Indigenous Peoples’ Act (BIPA) of 2024 on third and final reading during a special session on Dec. 10. The BIPA, also known as the Indigenous Peoples (IP) Code, was approved with 63 votes in favor, zero against, and...
More than 30,000 children around the country received early Christmas gifts on Sunday, Dec. 8, in a gift-giving program at the Malacañan Palace. President Marcos led the distribution of gifts to 2,199 children, who were at the Palace, and 27,899 from 17 local government units nationwide. Each kid...
Every Filipino will have a merry Christmas, President Marcos vowed as he assured the people that the government will exhaust all means to make it happen. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the gift-giving event in Marillac Hills andHaven for Women in Muntinlupa. (Photo courtesy of...
Seventeen and Aespa won the grand prizes (“daesang”) on the second day of the 2024 MAMA Awards held on Nov. 23 in Japan. MAMA is a popular music awards ceremony hosted by Mnet. Seventeen won the Visa Album of the Year for “Seventeenth Heaven” and the Visa Artist of the Year. Last...
The Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum 2024 Day 2 speakers and panelists for the morning session include (from left) Environmental and Energy Engineering Group of the UP Institute of Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Ma. Brida Lea D. Diola, Ascott CARES PH Sustainability Champion and...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released the 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide to assist consumers in making informed purchasing decisions for the holiday season. “Aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to promote consumer rights and responsibilities, this year’s...
Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of JG Summit Holdings, Inc., is the recipient of the 2024 EY-Bank of Singapore Asean Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. Gokongwei is recognized for his exemplary leadership and significant contributions to the Southeast Asian business landscape. Businessman...
The Philippines intends to play a constructive role in the global cruise tourism industry, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Speaking at the Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 welcome reception on Monday night, Nov. 11, Marcos said the...
The Earthshot Prize 2024 winners (Photo by The Earthshot Prize) The Earthshot Prize 2024 marked its fourth year with a star-studded awards ceremony held in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday, November 6. Five eco-projects were celebrated for their innovative environmental solutions, each...
DAVAO CITY – Mindanao Development Authority Chairman Secretary Leo Tereso Magno highlighted the 2024 Innovation Summit’s essential role in unlocking investment opportunities in Mindanao. MAGNO (FB) The three-day summit kicked off on Thursday, Nov. 7, at SMX Convention Center here, gathering...
