Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa supported the custom of giving chocolates to loved ones on Valentine’s Day by citing their health benefits, but emphasized the need of choosing the darker and more bitter variety. (Pixabay) "Chocolate stimulates neurotransmitters in our brain's...
CEBU CITY – Valentine’s Day came a day early as 30 couples in Dapitan City tied the knot in a mass church wedding dubbed “Kasalan ng Bayan” on Tuesday, February 13. COUPLES pose after a mass church wedding at the Saint James the Greater Church in Dapitan City on Tuesday, February 13....
How many times have you set aside things that may hurt or degrade you in the name of "love"? (Photo by Lizst Torres Abello) That love inside you may be so pure that you feel compelled to sacrifice not just many things but also a significant part of yourself. However, if it is already altering your...
Now on its third show, ALT Philippines 2024, a project of nine progressive galleries, is bringing the works of 200 contemporary artists in one exhibition. With the promise to challenge the norms and serve new perspectives, some of the highlights of this year's show include a special project space...
The Paleng-QR Ph program, aimed to build a digital payment ecosystem by promoting cashless QR payments in public markets and local transportation, was launched in Tagbilaran City in partnership with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG),...
"Broken-hearted" teachers announced on Monday, Feb. 12, their plans to stage a protest against the continued neglect of the government concerning their benefits and demands for a pay hike. Public school teachers (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FIL E PHOTO) The Alliance of Concerned...
Despite the increase in flower prices ahead of Valentine’s Day, the Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council (MAFC) in La Trinidad and Benguet has assured the public of an ample supply of cut flowers for the season. MAFC Andy Colte said on Monday, Feb. 12, that more trucks have been delivering...
2023 proved to be a banner year for Gilas Pilipinas after winning the elusive gold in the 19 th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The national team’s historic victory, a first after 61 years, not only ended the drought for the gold but also gave Filipinos one of the most inspiring sports stories of...
ILOILO CITY – The consul general of China based in Cebu urged this city to pursue more sister city linkages. CONSUL General Zhang Zhen of China speaks in Iloilo City during the Chinese New Year celebration. (Arnold Almacen) “We all know that during the pandemic years, the exchanges were very...
Juan Ponce Enrile Filipinos who are turning 100 years old this year are guaranteed to receive the P100,000 centenarian cash gift as there is ample funding for this benefit under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), Quezon City 4th district Rep....
Health is wealth this Valentine’s Day. Thus, Mayor Ross Rizal and the city government of Calamba in Laguna are set to launch a health caravan dubbed “Dugong Bayani, Pusong Bayani” on February 14 to promote an overall healthy lifestyle for the people. “Through this health caravan, we want to...
There were no winners for the jackpot prizes of lotto draws on Saturday evening, Feb. 10, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). (PCSO / MB Visual Content Group) Based on the summary of winners for the 9 p.m. draw, there was no jackpot winner for Grand Lotto 6/55,...
