How does Senator Francis Tolentino craft legislation that ensures the effective delivery of services to the people? Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino The answer is simple: experience. Tolentino says he draws from his learnings during his stints as Tagaytay City mayor and Metro Manila...
Every year, Holy Week in the Philippines ushers in not only a period of solemn reflection and religious observance but also one of the most significant mass movements of people from urban centers to the provinces. Millions of Filipinos embark on journeys to reunite with family, visit...
Consumers should brace themselves for another increase in their electricity bills this month, as Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced a power rate hike for April. In a statement on Friday, April 11, Meralco reported a ₱0.7226 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in its...
A delivery motorcycle is seen engulfed in flames at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and Kalaw Avenue on Friday, April 11, 2025. According to the driver, he was traveling along Roxas Boulevard when he noticed smoke coming from the motorcycle, which eventually turned into flames. (Mark Balmores) ...
Bullying remains a deeply rooted and growing problem in our schools. From name-calling and exclusion to physical violence and cyberbullying, many students—especially those perceived as different—suffer in silence. Despite laws and policies in place, bullying continues to thrive, often...
The Manila Bulletin has been ranked as one of the most trusted news sources in the Philippines, based on Publicus Asia’s “Pahayag 2025 First Quarter Survey.” The 125-year-old publication earned a trust rating of 35 percent, placing it alongside other major Philippine media outlets. In the...
Respect and dignity are personal virtues, societal obligations, and hallmarks of a civilized society. The Bible itself emphasizes respect. Matthew 7:12—“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you”—reinforces the universal importance of treating others with...
Road rage, a term that once seemed like an occasional outburst, has now become a disturbing incident on our roads because it can be fatal. Defined as aggressive or violent behavior stemming from a driver’s uncontrolled anger at the actions of another motorist, road rage is more than just...
Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate K-Beauty and Korea travel experience at “K-Beauty Glow-Up!”, a two-day event on April 25-26 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Main Mall Atrium at SM Aura’s upper ground level. Organized by the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) and...
To address rising power demand in Laguna and neighboring areas, Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has energized Mesaland substation in Santa Rosa City. In a statement, Meralco said it began operating the 115-kilovolt (kV)-34.5-kV substation in Hacienda Sta. Elena, which is set...
The loud and repeated cheers of the crowd at the Alyansa campaign sortie in Antipolo City reminded President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. of the 2022 presidential campaign. President Marcos Jr. during the campaign sortie at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, Rizal on April 4 (photo by Nel Andrade/Manila...
A nation's progress hinges on the wellbeing of its people, yet the Philippine healthcare system continues to face critical challenges. Access to essential medical services remains difficult, especially for low-income families who shoulder healthcare costs out of pocket. Compounding this situation...
