HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE “Snack Mindfully” is the mission-vision rally cry of Mondelēz International in the Philippines. The food company, known for such brands as Oreo cookies, Eden cheese, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Tang, Toblerone, Tiger energy biscuits, and Cheez Whiz, has...
Thailand’s golf team bagged the 13-18 age bracket championship while teams from the country’s provinces took the spotlight in the 12-under category in the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) International Inter-Club tournament held recently at the Mimosa Plus Golf Course in Clark...
ILOILO CITY — After returning to the country late last year from exile, former Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog here participated in the Via Crucis (The Way of the Cross) on Good Friday. FORMER Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog of Iloilo City carries the cross during the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) on Good...
With more than 26 million students now on school break, a child expert is raising concerns over the dangers of extreme heat—especially for children who spend long hours outdoors or in homes without proper cooling. Children playing outside (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “Children,...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber 1 has ordered the prosecution to complete the disclosure of evidence on the crimes against humanity case of former president Rodrigo Duterte not later than July 1. Former president Rodrigo Duterte (ICC) In a 20-page order issued by the ICC on...
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, where former president Rodrigo Duterte is currently detained for crimes against humanity of murder, will present two witnesses, 8,565 pages of written evidence, nine photographs, and almost 16 hours of audio-visual files for the...
As the whole nation mourns the death of Nora Aunor, lawmakers on Thursday, April 17, paid their tribute to the national artist and one of the pillars of the Philippine entertainment industry. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, a fellow Bicolano, extended his deepest condolences to...
The 126-year-old Manila Bulletin has been named the most trusted broadsheet in the country, based on a nationwide survey conducted by research firm Tangere. The non-commissioned survey, conducted from April 14 to 16, revealed that traditional media formats, including television, radio, and...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced that it has finished its evaluation of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) fourth regulatory period (4RP) reset. In a statement on Wednesday, April 16, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced the completion of its...
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines, in collaboration with the Embassy of France to the Philippines, the French Foreign Trade Advisors, Philippines-France Business Council, Makati Business Club, and the Department of Trade and Industry, successfully hosted the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Today’s Gospel narrates that Judas Iscariot goes to the chief priests to betray Jesus. He asks them money in exchange for his betrayal of Jesus. Judas wants to have more. Evil catches us when we are not contented with what we have. Not to be contented with whatever is...
Emphasizing that bullying is no longer just a school issue but a widespread societal concern, the Department of Education (DepEd) has declared it a national priority. (Photo from DepEd) “This is not just a school matter—it is a national priority that demands a whole-of-government,...
