The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) as part of their commitment to boost the country’s data science and analytics (DSA) ecosystem, the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine...
For gender equality, diversity, and inclusivity Remembering the uprising at the Stonewall Inn in 1969, the façade show is the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) way of recognizing and honoring the contributions made by the LGBTQIA+ community to social development throughout history. CCP...
The iconic Metallica “Black” album turns 30 this year. In celebration of the 30th year anniversary of Metallica’s ground-breaking, Grammy-awarded, multi-platinum album, Metallica recently announced a pair of album releases to commemorate the milestone. A fully remastered version of the hit...
Flags at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on Roxas Blvd in Manila fly at half-mast, following the demise of former Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino III. (Orly Daquipil) THE Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and its community of artists, creatives and production staff mourn...
Greater demand for financial reinsurance, coupled with higher health-related insurance coverage amid the ongoing pandemic, are expected to support the growth trajectory of the National Reinsurance Corp. of the Philippines (Nat Re) this year. In a statement, Allan R. Santos, Nat Re president and...
If there is one thing former President Benigno Aquino III should be remembered with, it is his determination to fight for the Philippine’s rights and sovereignty, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Thursday. Hontiveros, an ally of the Aquino administration, said it is imperative that the public...
Roman Catholics celebrate Thursday, June 24, the Solemnity of the Birth of Saint John the Baptist (San Juan de Bautista), one of only two saints, the other one being the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose birth anniversary is commemorated by the Roman Catholic Church. St. John the Baptist (Catholic.org...
The Philippines and the rest of the world are transiting to a hybrid work environment, with the bulk of future meetings, 98 percent, in all, including at least one remote participant, according to tech giant Cisco. This mixed mode of working is fueling long-lasting implications on work culture,...
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday urged the Philippines to ensure that justice is served as it expressed deep concern over reports of two children caught in alleged government operations causing their “untimely and unjustifiable deaths”. UNICEF (via Twitter) “Ending...
KIDS swim at the famous beach front in Boracay Island when the country’s most famous beach destination reopened to local tourists last October. (Tara Yap) ILOILO CITY – To stop the spread of COVID-19, swimming and any other water-related activities in Boracay Island and the rest of the coastal...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora announced on Wednesday that the city will continue to celebrate its annual "Wattah Wattah" Festival tomorrow, June 24, amid the COVID-19 pandemic but minus the traditional dousing of water on passersby and motorists. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) Zamora issued...
The more transmissible Delta coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant presents "changing" symptoms, the University of the Philippines National Institutes of Health (UP NIH) said Wednesday, June 23. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) UP NIH Executive Director Eva dela Paz said the Delta variant that...
