The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 8.3 percent in the first quarter of 2022, higher than the 7.8 percent growth achieved in the fourth quarter of the previous year, and a significant reversal of the 3.8 percent decline a year ago. According to Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl...
The first bill that incoming Senator Raffy Tulfo will file in the 19th Congress will be about domestic violence. ‘’In my anti-domestic violence bill whoever the victims are, they will be helped. Victims need places where they can go to for immediate help, where they can seek safe refuge, find...
The First Division of the Commission of Elections (Comelec) has set the preliminary conference on the disqualification case filed by Ronald “Dave” B. Aldave against congressional candidate, Dave M. Almarinez. Comelec/MB The Comelec said Almarinez was accused of campaigning during the Holy Week....
MEDIUM RARE Jullie Y. Daza If the politically influential Iglesia ni Cristo have made and proclaimed their choices, perhaps it’s time you did. If you haven’t, the following names might help you decide. Liza. . . Dynee . . . Jinkee . . . Alice. Each a potential first lady. With Cory we did not...
If elected, aspiring president Vice President Leni Robredo will command the military with respect and professionalism like how she defines her relationship with them. Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo courtesy of VP Leni Robredo Media Bureau) During the Rappler's #WeDecide: The first 100 days with...
"I'm so used to very difficult situations." Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from VPLR Media Bureau) This was how aspiring president Vice President Leni Robredo responded when asked what she would do if a revolution similar to the past EDSA revolutions happens under her term. "I don't think there...
Reelectionist Senator Richard Gordon is determined to transform the Philippines into a First World country in the future through effective legislation. Gordon, who is seeking his second and final term as senator, said that he would focus on crafting laws that would enrich the national landscape....
Heightened domestic demand is expected to cushion the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the economy in the first semester of the year, First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) said in a joint report. FMIC and UA&P said that while Russian...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Given that the royal official, possibly a Gentile, does seek out Jesus for the sake of his son who is near death, we wonder at the harsh tone of Jesus’ words, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will not believe.” Jesus has in mind people both in Galilee and Judea...
WALA LANG This month we commemorate the 501st anniversary of Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival, highlighted by an exhibition in the National Museum, El Viaje mas Largo – La Primera Vuelta del Mundo. The festivities center on “the longest journey, the first circumnavigation of the globe.” Nothing...
The Pasay City government was cited by the national government for its role in the implementation of the Manila Bay Clean-up, Rehabilitation and Preservation Program. Pasay City was named first runner in the Gawad Taga-Ilog 2.0: Search for the Most Improved Estero (Creek) in Metro Manila conducted...
(In celebration of International Women's Day and Women’s Month, Manila Bulletin is publishing stories featuring women who have made outstanding contributions to the country or to their communities.) What was it like working under a strong woman leader? For women's month and our attention is on...
