(Clockwise from top left) CCTV footage (top) showing the man (encircled) crossing the street and being hit by Seulong’s car; the intersection on Susaek-ro in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul where the accident happened; and Seulong (Photos: screenshots from JoongAng Ilbo video, Google Maps and Instagram) A...
Manila Bulletin Lifestyle talks to Audrey Mooney and Monica Magsanoc of the Manila Takeout initiative. Monica Magsanoc and Aubrey Mooney. In the background are "Made Nice" shirt designed by Soleil Ignacio and the "Lagrima" shirt designed by Miguel Lugtu and Ian Anderson. It is no secret that...
The crisis that COVID-19 has brought to the world has made more individuals see the importance of nature and environment. But this is not a new trend. Many people have already realized the joys of tending plants and growing their own food even before the global health emergency has occurred....
In the Philippines, bougainvillea, locally known as bugambilia or bougies, is one of the more popular ornamental plants in the country, as it is commonly seen in public areas. It is known for the captivating colors of its bracts (specialized leaves that surround the true flowers of bougies) and for...
In part 1 , Mary Ann Cogollo, a farmer from Iloilo, shares about how her 30-year gardening story began and evolved. Here, she talks about the hurdles she had to face that molded her for who she is today. Trials behind the triumphs At the back of her success is an unsteady, challenging...
There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the fruit of your hard work, especially after long years of failing and learning. Mary Ann Cogollo, 57, faced a lot of hurdles before she successfully developed her flower farm that has multiplied into three separate sites. Out of a love for plants...
After Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Danilo Delapuz Lim informed Film Development Council of the Philippines Chair Liza Dino in a letter dated July 21 that they have withdrawn her appointment as member of the Executive Committee of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF),...
Marriott Manila is bringing back its prime steaks and something French for an added treat. Guided by the brand’s strong Commitment to Clean and with strict compliance with government protocols, Marriott Manila’s steak restaurant Cru Steakhouse is ready to welcome guests again. Feel the...
If you’re looking to satisfy your inner plantita , check these online plant shops accessible from the comfort of your own home Time spent at home during quarantine has made people realize just how important touches of nature are inside a living space. Whether that’s having a backyard full of...
Growing food in urban areas has become a rising trend not just because it's a good way to save or earn money but most importantly, more people want to be self-sufficient amid the crisis. In part 1 , Rosalie Joven, resource speaker on the webinar 'Basics to Urban Gardening', has imparted the...
Aside from discovering a new hobby and earning a profit, many people now practice urban gardening to survive and to secure their food at home amid the community quarantine. Urban gardening is a process of producing food or cultivating any varieties of plants in or around urban areas. “There is no...
The DOST-funded GenAmplify test kit. Photo courtesy of Department of Science and Technology After being recalled over “minor defects” in May, the country’s first locally developed test kit for Covid-19 is now ready for commercial use. The Department of Health made the announcement...
