To improve gender inclusivity in the city, the Pasig City local government has approved two ordinances upholding LGBTQ+ rights in the city. Ordinance No. 4, s. of 2022 or "The LGBTQ+ Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Ordinance of Pasig 2022" (left), and Ordinance No. 5, s. of 2022 or "Pasig City...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has gained the support of an Aeta community in Botolan, Zambales. AETA SUPPORT—Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan and Vice President Leni Robredo pose for a photo with the Aeta community in Zambales who declared their support to the tandem...
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns necessary to halt its spread has laid bare the lack of support in various sectors of society. This was most evident in marginalized sectors, particularly the urban poor. Because of this, a group of concerned citizens, including food justice...
More than ever before, queer people have a media presence. We now see lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender (LGBT) on television and in mainstream films. However, many challenges still remain. While representation in entertainment media is gradually improving, progress is sometimes sluggish....
Presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo emphasized the importance of the national government's partnership with the local communities and the church in addressing teenage pregnancy. Filipino pregnant mothers (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) During the CBCP Presidential Forum aired Friday...
For its eighth edition, ‘Five Films For Freedom’ sheds light on the LGBTQIA+ experience abroad In the Philippines, the LGBTQIA+ Community’s presence on mass media is as vibrant as its rainbow flag. We see queer stories narrated by queer creatives on different platforms, giving Filipinos a...
Presidential candidate and survey frontrunner Bongbong Marcos doesn't buy a congressman's theory that a president's name would dictate whether or not he or she would be accepted by the international community. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (left) and Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda...
(FILE PHOTO) It’s been two years since the Covid-19 was declared as a pandemic. No country was spared from its ill effects—increasing number of cases, lockdowns, loss of lives and livelihood, among others. But now, some nations, including the Philippines, are starting to see some semblance of...
The local government of Pasig City held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a community eco hub in Barangay Manggahan, Pasig City on Friday, March 11. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Vico Sotto's Facebook Page / MANILA BULLETIN) Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto led the ceremonial rites, he was...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo expressed confidence on Thursday, March 10, that Romblon province will once more vote for her as it did in 2016 when she won against her main rival, former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Vice President Leni Robredo during a campaign sortie in...
The terms "lockdown" and "alert level" became household utterances under President Duterte's administration. Now, his daughter wants to help put an end to these notions. Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte (left) and President Rodrigo Duterte (Photos from Lakas-CMD/...
The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), urged the international community to reaffirm its commitment to settle disputes peacefully amid Russia's ongoing military invasion of Ukraine. DFA (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "The Philippines calls on the international...
