The Russian invasion of Ukraine has the world’s defense and military leaders’ undivided attention but the Philippines took on a neutral stance while closely monitoring the development in Eastern Europe. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Photo courtesy of Department of National Defense)...
National Artist Bencab, other artists share their experiences so can you, too “ Malaking tanong sa mga artist ang ‘ano ba ang pakialam ng art mo sa mga nangyayari?’ (When artists are asked what their art has to do with what has been happening, that means a great deal),” shares CCP Thirteen...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko was ecstatic about the completion of the civil works for the Baclaran Depot of the Light Rail Transit-1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension, saying this will benefit many people in the province and surrounding areas. (Photo from the Embassy of Japan in...
Three hundred metric tons of rice from the Japanese government were recently donated to the Philippines for families affected by typhoon Odette. (Photo courtesy of the Japan Embassy in the Philippines) Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko said the rice donation was from Japan's...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has received a monetary donation from the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines Inc. (JCCIPI) that seeks to support the relief and recovery efforts for the families affected by Typhoon Odette. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC...
Demonstrating the power of arts in social transformation and empowerment The official poster of Pasinaya Two years into the pandemic, the CCP Pasinaya Open House Festival continues on the online platform on Feb. 26 and 27 with the theme “ Sana All Lumilikha, Lumalaya .” Celebrating the 36th...
The Muntinlupa City government has clarified that it did not avail of any loan from Landbank of the Philippines. Landbank issued a certification stating that the Muntinlupa City government has no loan from the bank. Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi (Muntinlupa PIO) “This is to certify that per...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday, Feb. 22, finally signed contract for the acquisition of 32 additional units of S70i Black Hawk helicopters for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). (Courtesy of Department of National Defense) The choppers will be procured from Polish aircraft...
A Catholic priest said clerics are morally obliged to denounce evil, lies and oppression in politics. Fr. Jerome Secillano (Screenshot/Radio Veritas) "We cannot reneged on that duty even if it means being pilloried publicly. We would rather risk being criticized for doing what we believe is right...
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) has asked voters to be discerning in the May 2022 polls. NCCP FB "We urge everyone to be discerning voters and support and vote for servant-leaders who put in their agenda the change that we want to see in our society," the group said in a...
Starting the year with short feature films The Cinemalaya logo put on view at the CCP Yes, it’s that time of the year again. The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2022 is now open for submissions for its Short Film Category. The Short Film Category is open to Filipino filmmakers...
The University of the Philippines (UP) School of Statistics on Monday, Feb. 21, flagged public relations companies, private individuals, and media organizations publishing results of surveys with "unclear methodologies." (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, the UP School of Statistics...
