Classes were suspended in several Metro Manila cities on Friday, Aug. 14, as persistent rains from the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to affect the capital region. The suspensions covered various grade levels in public and private schools, with some local governments shifting to...
The Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP) officially kicked off the next phase of DigiCon 2026 with the announcement of its first global keynote speakers, conference tracks, and new partnership opportunities during the DigiCon 2026 Press Conference held on Monday, August 10....
Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has filed a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino P-pop supergroup SB19 for becoming the first Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza, one of the world 's largest and most influential music festivals. Filed on Tuesday, August 4, Senate Resolution...
In front of the camera, Anne Curtis is the embodiment of a dyosa (goddess), but behind the scenes, the actress and Cetaphil ambassador, just like all of us, also deals with skin concerns that change with age, lifestyle, and even the weather. In an interview with Manila Bulletin Lifestyle during the...
Google has announced four new Pixel phones, if you’ve been keeping tabs on them for a while, then you’d know they are: The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold (Why they continue to this the Pro Fold is beyond me). They have also announced the Pixel Watch and the...
The opportunity to experience original Filipino narratives in theaters is becoming increasingly rare, with only a handful of producers and investors willing to take a chance on homegrown productions. It is therefore encouraging to see festivals like Puregold’s CinePanalo working to bring Filipino...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) swung to a net loss in the first half of the year as escalation in Middle East geopolitical conflict pushed jet fuel expenses sharply higher, overwhelming steady top-line growth and disciplined non-fuel spending. PAL’s parent firm PAL Holdings Inc. reported...
Each rainy season, submerged roads, stranded commuters, and flooded communities become a familiar scene across the Philippines. As stronger typhoons and more intense rainfall intersect with rapid urban development, experts say addressing flooding requires more than expanding drainage systems. It...
President Marcos’ economic managers will outline their roadmap for navigating global market volatility and domestic pressure at the annual Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) forum on Friday, Aug. 14. Finance Secretary Frederick Go, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)...
Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) underscored its commitment to advancing the Philippine gaming industry as the main presenter of the recent Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026, where it showcased its partnership with Blacknut, bringing the country 's first cloud...
The Office of the Vice President (OV) under Vice President Sara Duterte was unable to submit official receipts or sales invoices for the purchase of physical goods, including tables, chairs, desktop computers and printers using confidential funds. This was according to Xylene Mae del Campo, a...
POCO has announced the return of its biggest celebration of the year, POCO Carnival 2026, running from August 11 to August 23. Themed "From 8 to ∞", this year 's Carnival marks POCO 's eighth anniversary. It is not only a celebration of the achievements of the past eight years, but also...
