Outgoing Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has been recognized by the French government for her contributions to the agriculture sector. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (Photo courtesy of the Embassy of France in the Philippines) Puyat received the Ordre du Mérite Agricole (Order...
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) bestowed the 2020 Most Distinguished Alumni Award as recognition to all UP health frontliners for their continuous heroic service during the Covid-19 pandemic. From the University of the Philippines Los Baños website Chancellor Jose V....
Conrad Manila's general manager Linda Pecoraro, Executive Chef Warren Brown, Executive Sous Chef Patricia Mesina, and Director of Operations Yoges Veerasamy With the month of June celebrating all things Filipino, patrons and food lovers are in for a gastronomic treat as Brasserie on 3, Conrad...
State-lender Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) will help build the Marquee Doctors Medical Center, Inc. (MDMCI) in Pampanga to boost the availability of quality and affordable healthcare services in the province. In a statement Thursday, June 9, Emmanuel G. Herbosa, DBP president and chief...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) to facilitate the payment of insurance claims to depositors of closed banks, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G....
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on Catechesis and Catholic Education (CBCP-ECCCE) expressed its support for the plan of the Department of Education (DepEd) for the resumption of face to face classes in the country. CBCP/MB Bayombong Bishop Elmer Mangalinao,...
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and Land Bank of the Philippines signed an Academe-Industry Cooperation Agreement on June 3 at the Executive Conference Room, BM Gonzalez Hall at the UPLB campus for student training program partnership. University of the Philippines Los Baños...
The relationship between Lyceum forward Enoch Valdez and San Miguel Beer star CJ Perez goes beyond their similarities on the court. CJ Perez (left) and Enoch Valdez Valdez, who was one of the revelations for the Pirates in NCAA Season 97, drew comparisons with the SMB guard who had also suited up...
Baguio Bishop Victor Bendico, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Liturgy, called on the incoming administration to spread the culture of justice and unity in the country. Bishop Victor Bendico (Facebook) “Cultivate the culture of unity and...
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to help the Philippines maintain security and sustainable peace in Mindanao. United States Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Heather Variava turns over essential COVID-19 equipment for Zamboanga’s molecular testing center....
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) said that a "bully has no space in a professional organization much less being its key leader." Erwin Tulfo (Photo from Erwin Tulfo Facebook Page) This is after president-elect Ferdinand...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE:OUR NEW ABNORMAL Earlier this week, the Manila Bulletin Intramuros office was honored with a visit by the UK ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency Laure Beaufils. I had the opportunity to interview the engaging Ambassador Beaufils during the third quarter of...
