As the celebration of the anniversary of the country's independence drew near, President-elect Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged homes and government and business establishments to display the Philippine flag at all times, saying this is a good reminder of the people's love for their country....
Philippine Consulate General in Hawaii launches Flag Day exhibit ONWARD TO INDEPENDENCE Bulos (center) leads the commemoration of Philippine National Flag Days in Hawaii. Various activities are slated for the celebration including an exhibit, online trivia on the flag, Filipino Food Week, and the...
Former Supreme Court spokesman Theodore Te, a volunteer lawyer for the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG), noted the increase of trolling, hate speech, and red-tagging on social media even after the 2022 elections. Former Supreme Court spokesman Theodore Te (Jansen Romero / MANILA BULLETIN) During...
The most important symbol of any country, the national flag is an emblem for freedom, patriotism, and nationhood. For Filipinos, especially, it is the greatest symbol of the people's unrelenting quest for independence and love for the Philippines. As a show of respect toward the national coat of...
In an annual audit for the Province of Isabela, the Commission of Audit (COA) flagged around 20 dredging and desilting contracts worth around P295 million awarded to a single contractor. The Commission on Audit (COA) logo (Taken from coa.gov.ph/ MANILA BULLETIN) Specifically, the COA audit named...
IMUS CITY, Cavite – The local government unit inaugurated the new Imus City Government Center in Barangay Malagasang 1-G on Monday, April 25. The ceremony was led by Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi, Vice Mayor Arnel Cantimbuhan, Commissioner Ryan Alvin Acosta of the Civil Service Commission, and...
With three weeks left before the May 9 polls, the camp of presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo has unveiled a new design for its campaign symbol of rose. Vice President Leni Robredo (Photos from VPLR Media Bureau) From the pink rose, the flower gets a makeover bearing the colors of...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) defended on Monday, Feb. 21, the police officers who served the warrant of arrest issued by the Bayugan City Regional Trial Court (RTC) against Dr. Natividad Castro. DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año questioned the arguments of PNP’s...
Vice-presidential candidate Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and senatorial candidate Jose Manuel 'Chel' Diokno, head of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) that handles the case of Dr. Ma. Natividad Castro, demanded information on her whereabouts after authorities arrested and detained her...
Photo from Eddie Vedder's launch of Earthling album at The Beacon Theatre from left Glen Hansard and Eddie Vedder (Rolling Stone article) Pearl Jam singer’s recent activities led to a duet with his daughter, a welcome collaboration with an Oscar winner, and to his latest solo album...
Human rights lawyer Jose Manuel 'Chel' Diokno said he would push for free legal aid in every barrio to provide ordinary citizens immediate access to legal assistance at no cost. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) During the CNN‘s “The Filipino Votes Senatorial Forum”...
Mayor Edwin Olivarez announced on Monday, Jan.31, that the Office of Building Official (OBO) has come up with a new system to ease the application for building permit in the city. Olivarez, during Monday's virtual flag raising ceremony, said easing the application for building permit in the city...
