Reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros questioned the move of the Department of Energy (DOE) to suspend exploration activities in the West Philippine Sea, calling it "worrisome." Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) While the senator reiterated that "Philippine ships have...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) achieved "better than expected" financial results in the first quarter of 2022 and is now at 80 percent of its pre-pandemic levels, in terms of domestic flights and 60 percent, in international flights. "In the 3rd and 4th quarter, we'll add more flights and go back to 80...
TECH4GOOD Monchito Ibrahim The exponential pace of change in the technology space is profoundly disrupting industrial processes and value chains making it much more difficult for industries to compete in a globalized economy. We are now seeing companies challenged by two major choices: adapt or...
Three years after the passage of the Safe Space Act, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) urged all agencies and private stakeholders in the country to “strengthen” the implementation of the law. (PCW / Manila Bulletin) Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law)...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) posted some gains as bargain hunters returned to the local stock market after the Easter break. The main index added 11.21 points or 0.16 percent to close at 6,996.11 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. Volume was still thin at 751 million shares...
Professionals in the field of history shed light behind this controversial issue Prior to the holiday holy week break, Filipinos worldwide was shaken by a series of videos released by Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition show. It opened our eyes to the alarming reality about the youth and their lack of...
Given the recent surge of fuel costs as well as the continuous urge worldwide to save the environment, a switch to e-transport mechanisms doesn't sound like a bad idea at the moment. A prototype of the Flexible Electric Van (Flev). (Photo from DOST-PCIEERD / MANILA BULLETIN) A P312-million...
The Philippine track and field team reaped 10 golds, 13 silvers and six bronze medals in the 2022 Singapore Open held over the weekend. The Philippine track and field team Reigning Southeast Asian Games champions Natalie Uy, Sarah Dequinan and Melvin Calano spearheaded the winners after topping...
The local stock market is seen to remain bearish this week as oil prices are rising again while foreign funds continue to exit on expectations of a rate hike in the US. “While we may see some bargain hunting following two successive weeks of decline, the general market sentiment is still seen to...
Almost two years and six initial public offerings later, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have proven to be a less volatile investment vehicle and a regular source of dividend income even during a pandemic. Five REITs listed at the Philippine Stock Exchange paid out a total of P5.77 billion in...
A cargo vessel suddenly exploded and caught fire in the vicinity waters of Talisay City, Cebu on Easter Sunday, April 17, killing one person and injuring three others. Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard M/v General Romulo, a container ship and domestic vessel, caught fire while anchored at sea in...
A group of teachers once again urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to restore Philippine History as a dedicated subject at the secondary level following the “MaJoHa” incident. (RIO DELUVIO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) For the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), there is an urgent need...
