The World Health Organization estimated that by 2050, up to ten million deaths associated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria (or what we commonly refer to as superbugs) will be recorded in Asia-Pacific, including the Philippines. This estimate is due to the growing number of superbugs being...
Local short-term interest rates accelerated following Russia’s full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The Bureau of the Treasury rejected all tenors for Treasury Bills, or IOUs, after banks asked for much higher interest rates during the auction on Monday, Feb. 28. The treasury bureau was...
'The Tipping Point' offfical album art Tears For Fears’ Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith return with a timely themed new album. It’s like they never left. At least that’s how it sounds with this smooth and sonically compelling new album titled “The Tipping Point.” And because this is Tears...
The cast of 'The Batman' in London The stars of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new superhero epic adventure “The Batman” have taken to the red carpet as part of the celebrations at the film’s London special screening February 25. Robert Pattinson who plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne / The Batman...
THE LEGAL FRONT Atty. Arturo D. Brion, Ll.B, Ll.M. The nation must be happy that COVID-19 now appears to be on the wane. Still, our elation must be guarded as the transition may not at all be that easy; we should realize that a favorable outcome will largely depend on whether we can continue to...
A deescalation to Alert Level 1 in the National Capital Region and key cities and provinces would readily create 500,000 jobs, but this should ramp up to 800,000 over time or close to recovering the employment lost during the pandemic in the entire country, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M....
Robert Pattinson (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Robert Pattinson had never been interested in playing a superhero -- until Ben Affleck quit his role as Batman, leaving the famous cape unexpectedly up for grabs. Having spent the past decade mainly working on critically acclaimed arthouse movies, former...
Priests will revert to the imposition of ashes on the forehead of the faithful during the observance of Ash Wednesday on March 2. Photo CBCP News But the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on Liturgy said the sprinkling of ashes on the crown will remain an option....
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares Many were elated by the statement made by Health Secretary Francisco Duque III last weekend. According to the Secretary, the crisis is “over”, at least as far as the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is concerned. The Secretary based his assessment on...
Heard It Through the GripeVine: Our New Abnormal A few Sundays ago, I wrote about how the Manila Bulletin was embarking on a new initiative on its 122nd year; one that was centered on recognizing the people and institutions that had done great work in the past year, and encouraged us to rise above...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ forthcoming voyage collections showcase the wonders of Europe, including new ports and extended journeys SAIL LUXURIOUSLY The Seven Seas Explorer on a voyage For returning travelers or those discovering the delights of Europe for the first time, Regent Seven Seas...
The Philippines should post a seven to eight percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate per year in the next administration to recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic losses, according to economists from the University of the Philippines. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) "For...
