Rizal Province dominated the 2025 Regional Athletics Association Meet (RAAM), a sports tournament for student athletes in the Southern Tagalog region. The achievement of the student athletes coming from public and private schools in the 13 municipalities in Rizal Province was the 11 th straight...
Holy Masses, candle light processions and parlor games highlighted the feast day of the Nuestra Señora dela Annunciata (Our Lady of the Annunciation) in Old Boso-Boso, Antipolo City. The celebration of the Holy Eucharist by Fr. John Jay Magpusao, parish priest of the Nuestra Señora dela...
We’re moving closer to the May 2025 midterm elections. So, expect a more politically charged campaign. To protect individual's dignity and prevent discrimination, harassment, and disinformation, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) recently promulgated Resolution No. 11116, which it will...
Every March 3, the global community comes together to celebrate World Wildlife Day, a crucial occasion to reflect on the importance of protecting the world’s biodiversity. For the Philippines—an archipelago renowned for its rich ecosystems and endemic species—this observance underlines...
The urgency of reforestation continues to be sounded by dozens of government and non-government organizations around the world, their targets for planting trees now in the trillions. Still, there are forests that need more trees. Two weeks ago, the Department of Environment and Natural...
Senator Maria Imelda Josefa “Imee” Romualdez Marcos emphasized the importance of wellness among women when she joined the opening ceremony for the Women’s Month celebration in Antipolo City on Saturday, March 1. Rizal Governor Nina Ynares and Antipolo City Mayor Casimiro “Junjun” Ynares,...
March is a significant month in the Philippines as it marks National Women’s Month, (NWM), a time dedicated to honoring women’s contributions and addressing pressing issues related to empowerment and gender equality. Globally, March 8 is officially recognized by the United Nations as...
The digital age has brought about convenience, innovation, and connectivity. Yet, it has also introduced a new era of deception, with cybercriminals finding increasingly sophisticated ways to exploit technology for their own malicious gain. The recent reports of Filipino billionaires like...
In 1995, Republic Act No. 7941, or the Party-list System Act, was enacted with the noble intention of giving marginalized and underrepresented sectors of society a stronger voice in Congress. It was meant to ensure that those on the fringes—such as farmers, laborers, women, indigenous...
Eighteen individuals and institutions were recognized for their contributions to making 2024 a year worth celebrating at the Manila Bulletin Newsmaker Awards, held at the Manila Hotel Tent City on Monday, Feb. 10. The awards were given as part of the Manila Bulletin’s 125th anniversary. Now on...
Bullying remains a nagging issue in our schools, adversely affecting the well-being and academic performance of countless students. Defined as repeated aggressive behavior intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate a student, bullying can take many forms, including verbal abuse, physical...
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill aimed at curbing nuisance candidates by adding more grounds for declaring a candidate as such, with violators facing a ₱500,000 fine. Once enacted, this is certain to ease the job of the Comelec in determining nuisance candidates in...
