After the death of a loved one, Michael Maranan, President and CEO of Taal Mananan’s Farmville, realized the importance of producing food not just for his family, but also for the community. Maranan, who was raised on a farm in Batangas, decided to build his own farm with the initial goal...
BATANG MAYNILA Mayor Isko Moreno I have noticed that there seems to be persistent erroneous reports which make it appear that what we are using in our drive-thru and walk-in COVID testing centers are rapid test kits and are therefore unreliable. Although I have, on several occasions and...
AT WORK Mayor Isko supervises improvement of Anda circle ANGEL THOUGHTS Love beauty. It is the shadow of God on the universe! Gabriel Mistral How does it feel to be Manila’s mayor in this pandemic? We asked Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso , better known as Isko or “Yorme,” amid his...
Alfredo Lim, 1929-2020 At the age 90, Filipino politician and retired police officer Alfredo Siojo Lim passed away, his daughter Cynthia Lim , as well as his chief of staff confirmed. On Aug. 7, Mayor Isko Moreno confirmed that Lim had been infected with COVID-19. From the Manila slums, this orphan...
After 14 years of abandonment, a family-owned land in Pampanga was redeveloped by a couple as a way of giving honor to their late father. Tibby’s farm is an 11-hectare farm located in Angeles, Pampanga that aims to empower people through training them on natural farming for inclusive...
Teresita Abanilla Mariano joined Manila Bulletin in 1949, leaving only in 1988 By Gary Mariano REMEMBER HER Teresita Mariano My mother was born Teresita Abanilla on May 6, 1931 in Pagsanjan, Laguna. She died Aug. 4, aged 89, at home in Parañaque. In 1956, she married my father, Crispin...
(Clockwise from top left) CCTV footage (top) showing the man (encircled) crossing the street and being hit by Seulong’s car; the intersection on Susaek-ro in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul where the accident happened; and Seulong (Photos: screenshots from JoongAng Ilbo video, Google Maps and Instagram) A...
Manila Bulletin Lifestyle talks to Audrey Mooney and Monica Magsanoc of the Manila Takeout initiative. Monica Magsanoc and Aubrey Mooney. In the background are "Made Nice" shirt designed by Soleil Ignacio and the "Lagrima" shirt designed by Miguel Lugtu and Ian Anderson. It is no secret that...
The crisis that COVID-19 has brought to the world has made more individuals see the importance of nature and environment. But this is not a new trend. Many people have already realized the joys of tending plants and growing their own food even before the global health emergency has occurred....
In the Philippines, bougainvillea, locally known as bugambilia or bougies, is one of the more popular ornamental plants in the country, as it is commonly seen in public areas. It is known for the captivating colors of its bracts (specialized leaves that surround the true flowers of bougies) and for...
In part 1 , Mary Ann Cogollo, a farmer from Iloilo, shares about how her 30-year gardening story began and evolved. Here, she talks about the hurdles she had to face that molded her for who she is today. Trials behind the triumphs At the back of her success is an unsteady, challenging...
There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the fruit of your hard work, especially after long years of failing and learning. Mary Ann Cogollo, 57, faced a lot of hurdles before she successfully developed her flower farm that has multiplied into three separate sites. Out of a love for plants...
