Water concessionaires Maynilad and Manila Water have issued their respective water interruption advisories for their customers in Metro Manila for the Holy Week. Maynilad said Barangays Gulod, Sta. Monica, and Siena in Quezon City will experience service interruptions starting 10 p.m. on Monday,...
Get ready for an unforgettable jungle-themed escapade this Easter as Novotel Manila Araneta City brings back its most anticipated family event — Easter Safari-Venture! Taking place on April 20, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Monet 1 & 2 Ballroom, this wildly popular gathering transforms...
With summer temperatures soaring and power consumption peaking, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) recent assurance of no brownouts this season comes as a welcome relief. However, behind this assurance lies a complex energy landscape that demands closer scrutiny. While the DOE acknowledges...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has partnered with state-owned French electric utility firm Electricité de France SA (EDF) to explore the viability of nuclear energy in the Philippines. In a statement, Meralco said that it has entered into a two-year memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with EDF that...
The clamor for the return of Grammy-nominated K-pop icon BTS to the Philippines and music world was palpable at member J-Hope’s solo concert. J-Hope (제이홉) held his sold-out “Hope on the Stage” tour in Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April 12 and 13. For BTS ARMY...
A huge crowd of mass goers went to the International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City on April 12, for Palm Sunday. (Photo by NEL ANDRADE/MANILA BULLETIN) Every year, the city’s international shrine, which is commonly referred to as the Antipolo Cathedral is filled...
How does Senator Francis Tolentino craft legislation that ensures the effective delivery of services to the people? Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino The answer is simple: experience. Tolentino says he draws from his learnings during his stints as Tagaytay City mayor and Metro Manila...
Every year, Holy Week in the Philippines ushers in not only a period of solemn reflection and religious observance but also one of the most significant mass movements of people from urban centers to the provinces. Millions of Filipinos embark on journeys to reunite with family, visit...
Consumers should brace themselves for another increase in their electricity bills this month, as Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced a power rate hike for April. In a statement on Friday, April 11, Meralco reported a ₱0.7226 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in its...
A delivery motorcycle is seen engulfed in flames at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and Kalaw Avenue on Friday, April 11, 2025. According to the driver, he was traveling along Roxas Boulevard when he noticed smoke coming from the motorcycle, which eventually turned into flames. (Mark Balmores) ...
Bullying remains a deeply rooted and growing problem in our schools. From name-calling and exclusion to physical violence and cyberbullying, many students—especially those perceived as different—suffer in silence. Despite laws and policies in place, bullying continues to thrive, often...
The Manila Bulletin has been ranked as one of the most trusted news sources in the Philippines, based on Publicus Asia’s “Pahayag 2025 First Quarter Survey.” The 125-year-old publication earned a trust rating of 35 percent, placing it alongside other major Philippine media outlets. In the...
