Tokyo Olympics silver medal winner Nesthy Petecio finally got her P5 million incentives from the MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) in a simple turnover ceremony held Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Meralco Lighthouse Restaurant in Pasig City. MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, second...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has opened its isolation facility in Adamson University (AdU) in response to Hospicio de San Jose’s appeal for assistance. (Photo by Ali Vicoy/ Manila Bulletin) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon gave in to Hospicio de San Jose...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) posted Sunday, Aug. 29, a video on its Facebook page showing that it is facilitating the transfer of coronavirus disease patients (COVID-19) from Hospicio de San Jose to its isolation facility at Adamson University in Manila....
A suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebel was shot dead in an armed encounter with the Philippine Army (PA) in Iriga City, Camarines Sur early Saturday morning, Aug. 28. An alleged New People's Army (NPA) fighter lies dead after an armed encounter with the Philippine Army in Iriga City, Camarines...
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III emphasized the importance of investing in the country's healthcare industry, adding that this is one of the major realizations brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (Jansen Romero / FILE PHOTO / MANILA...
A young Philippine Navy (PN) officer is making a name for himself in the United States after emerging on top of his naval combat officer course recently. Lt. Junior Grade Roilan Seño (right) receives a Plaque of Recognition from Capt. Alexis Walker, commanding officer of Surface Warfare Schools...
Multiple studies have found that during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, women have been disproportionately affected by job loss, burnout, and were at greater risk of domestic violence. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) The pandemic has proven to be a major challenge for gender equality across...
Beginning this year, the country will officially celebrate and commemorate the heritage, significance, and legacy of Philippine Cinema through the Philippine Film Industry Month in September. The annual month-long observation is as mandated by President Rodrigo Duterte. He has tasked the Film...
The local stock market ended lower as investors cashed out ahead of the long weekend. The main index declined by 33.91 points or 0.50 percent to close at 6,786.62 as the Property sector led the retreat while the Industrial and Financials sectors managed to advance. 28920 Volume was weaker at 1.62...
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the thrift banking arm of the Metrobank Group, registered a 32 percent drop in net income to P879 million for the first half of 2021 from P1.29 billion in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said gross revenues...
Two national teams will represent the country in the Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship Thailand is hosting in Nakhon Ratchasima from October 1 to 7, Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) President Ramon “Tats” Suzara said on Friday. The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has lifted the moratorium on new casino operations, ending the more than three-year policy rooted in President Duterte’s previous stance against gambling. Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. Andrea D. Domingo, Pagcor chairman and chief...
