​US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have thanked the Filipino-Americans for their contribution to the US as the White House celebrated the Filipino-American History Month. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Biden said he and his wife, Jill, "are thrilled to celebrate...
The White House honored the contributions of Filipino-Americans to their country in time for the celebration of the Filipino American History Month this October. Philippine and American flags (Photo from US Embassy in the Philippines/MANILA BULLETIN) In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday,...
BAGUIO CITY -- Some 100 indigents became recipients of Baguio Filipino-Chinese community’s gift-giving activities held on Friday, Jan. 20, in connection with the Spring Festival celebration here. PHOTO BY ZALDY COMANDA / MANILA BULLETIN According to Peter Ng, chairperson of the Spring Festival...
BUSINESS CORRIDOR Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Allow me then to depart from my usual dishing out of the market situation and conditions as the year draws to close. Instead, let me enlighten you with some of the quirky Christmas traditions, customs and ways of celebrating the Holiday Season that we...
A Filipino-American (Fil-Am) who was arrested for allegedly stabbing his Filipina wife to death in 2021 pleaded guilty to murder ahead of his trial in San Diego, California, United States. Rhona Fantone Barcelon (Photo from GoFundMe Page/ MANILA BULLETIN) On the day his trial was scheduled to...
The US government has expressed its solidarity in celebrating the Filipino-American (Fil-Am) History Month this October. In a Twitter post, the US Embassy in the Philippines said the achievements and excellence of members of the Fil-Am communities "continue to inspire us all." Photo courtesy of US...
Filipino-American Kene Brian Lazo, who brought a "walis tambo" or broom as he joined the siege at the US Capitol last Jan. 6, 2021, was given a 45-day jail sentence on Thursday, Aug. 18. Along with the 45-day jail term, the US District Court of Columbia also gave him a $500 restitution. On Jan. 6,...
BAGUIO CITY – Four school buildings with eight classrooms each have been donated by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Inc. (FFCCII) in its ‘Operation Barrio Schools’ project in La Trinidad, Benguet and Baguio City. Photo by Zaldy Comanda First to receive a...
BUSINESS CORRIDOR She leads a relatively comfortable life. But, then she complains about the continuous rise in the pump prices of petroleum products. “It’s almost doubled. We’re dipping further down into our pockets,” Rowena Ruaro mused. We can all empathize. The cost of living has...
Pope Francis has appointed a Filipino-American economist to the Holy See’s financial intelligence and anti-money laundering unit, according to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). (Photo courtesy of CBCP News) Following his appointment last May 9, Dr. Roberto Mariano will...
AppleMark H.E.R. is out to prove her mettle on the big screen. The Filipino-American singer is to appear in Warner Bros' upcoming film adaptation of "The Color Purple." Variety broke the news in a recent report, noting H. E. R. is to play a waitress and aspiring singer in the film. The announcement...
It used to be that going to shopping malls and grocery stores was a delightful task. I could spend hours to complete what’s in my shopping list. I scrutinize, read the fine prints, though not all, but in some of the items, especially those new ones on display which catches my fancy. It’s one of...
