Happy Hallyu Day 5: A Virtual Fest (KCC) “Happy Hallyu Day” in the Philippines is turning five and a virtual fest will be held with different activities. The “Happy Hallyu Day 5: A Virtual Fest” will be held online at 7 p.m. on Aug. 28 and 29 on the Philippine K-pop Convention Inc. (PKCI)...
It is a true "happy day" today for coffee lovers as Starbucks launches a buy-one-get-one sale on its special blends. Valid only for today, Aug. 11, 2021, the promo features two of its frappuccinos, a Grande of Double Caramel and Double Mocha. Photo from Starbucks "Offer is applicable to the same...
And why our carefree disposition could also be our worst trait WHAT'S BEHIND THE MASK? Screen capture from the Department of Tourism's video 'With A Smile' Filipinos are generally a happy people. We can smile whatever the situation. Our happy-go-lucky nature and positive mindset allow us to bounce...
Presenting the 'Written in the Stars' collection For many years, humans have been staring up at the night sky. Some marvel at its beauty while others look for answers they cannot see on the land. Heavenly bodies have inspired numerous art works and sciences and have guided us to connect the dots on...
Cherofel Gabuna, 39, a registered nurse from Libacao, Aklan, is among those people who took different jobs before truly finding a work that they see themselves engaging in in the long run. When an opportunity came, Gabuna grabbed the chance to pursue a long-held ambition: to be a farmer....
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Thursday (June 17) said he is “happy” to hear that President Duterte is reportedly considering revisiting the face shield policy. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “If it’s true, I’m happy that the President is now reconsidering the...
Give your parents their flowers while they are still around to smell them. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Assistant Secretary Celine Pialago didn't hold back in expressing her affection for her parents Sunday, June 6, which incidentally was both her mom and dad's birthday. (Photos...
More than 500 public transport drivers and conductors who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic will be given a chance to become riders and delivery partners of motorcycle ride-hailing platform JoyRide. (Photo from JoyRide PH Facebook Page) This, after the motorcycle...
To celebrate the birthday of her daughter, a homeless mother taped a cardboard box inscribed with “Happy 7th birthday, Janella” and nearly inflated balloons on the roll-up door of a closed establishment in Makati City. Photo courtesy of Kim Raytos/ MANILA BULLETIN The heart-warming scene was...
Life is short, but we can live long and happy. And these are a centenarian's secrets AGE IS JUST A NUMBER In his awe of life and the world, Benny Tantoco isn't any older now than he was in this picture, at his office at Rustan's When life is a challenge for most, Bienvenido R. Tantoco Sr., Benny,...
Lolo Benny, patriarch of the family behind Rustan Group of Companies, the original ‘retail therapist,’ turns 100 LIFE IS SHORT BUT WE CAN LIVE LONG To Bienvenido Tantoco Sr. or Lolo Benny, to live is to be constantly in awe of life and its every moment Today, April 7, 2021, Bienvenido Tantoco...
Bienvenido R. Tantoco Sr.’s eldest grandson ponders everything he has learned from his 100-year-old mentor and inspiration TWINNING The author with his Lolo Benny “What is the one thing that you want me to learn from you?” I once asked Lolo Benny. I was very surprised when he said, “You...
