A measure criminalizing child marriage was approved by the House of Representatives on the third and final reading on Monday, September 6. UNSPLASH With 196 affirmative votes, zero negative, and two abstentions, the Lower House approved House Bill No. 9943, or the proposed "Act Prohibiting the...
Travel plans continue to decline in the Philippines with only 35 percent of adults planning to take at least one trip in the next three months, according to Finder's Travel Index. Tourists and locals enjoy the white-sand beach of Boracay Island as travel restrictions have been eased due to the...
Filipino firm Go Shopping Philippines (GSP) is banking on the sustained boom in digital malls and marketplace in the Philippines for its growth and expansion here and abroad. 30626 “With the imposition of lockdowns, it’s inevitable people can’t go out. This paved the way for online e-commerce...
(UNSPLASH/ FILE PHOTO) Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles Brown has urged the Filipino youth to develop a habit of praying to get closer to God. Brown said that prayer is important to "get in touch" with the Lord. “When we do this thing, the line of communication between us and...
For the second year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the European Union Delegation to the Philippines, in collaboration with the EU member states embassies, education services and institutes, will hold the Virtual European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2021 from October 1 to 2. European Union By...
Cong, Alodia Gosiengfiao, and TNC Predator are among the Predator Masters who will discuss Vlogging, Streaming, Casting, DOTA 2, and Valorant on this year’s Predacast Masterclass that will kick off on September 6, 2021. As the digital age comes to full blast, Predator, as the industry pioneer,...
University in Madrid holds Hispanofilipino Literature course A sampling of Filipino dishes were offered to the participants, which included pancit, as described in a chapter from Dr. Jose Rizal´s El Filibusterismo . As part of its efforts to commemorate Philippine-Spanish Friendship, the...
Adarna House storyteller performs ‘Si Pagong at si Matsing’ to celebrate Philippine language month overseas FABLE PUPPETRY Earle Figuracion performed during the video call with the Philippine Embassy in Vientiane and the children Literature has a deep and positive effect on the overall...
Say hello to a super luxurious bubble PRETTY X SAFE The sanctuary is found in a marine protected area If you’re stuck in the city right now, nothing will sound more heavenly than a trip to the islands. Can you remember when you last saw the beach? Dipped your toes in sand? Floated on your back...
One bag only Passengers of Cebu Pacific (CEB) are reminded to only bring one hand-carry bag during their travels to ensure a smooth and convenient flight experience. The carry-on bag must not exceed seven kilograms in weight and in a size that can fit in the overhead bin or under the aircraft seat....
Two modular hospitals intended for moderate to severe cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Davao City were recently built within the government-run Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC). (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) The additional facilities were turned over to the hospital located in...
Labor groups urged the national government to speed up the rollout of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program of workers. (JUAN CARLOS DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) In a joint statement, the Metal Workers Alliance of the Philippines (MWAP) and the Institute for Occupational Health...
