Expressing her support for the outpouring of anger and frustration by the public, Vice President Sara Duterte said that President Marcos is facing “a profound crisis of confidence” as his administration is plagued with accusations of massive corruption. In a video message on Monday, Nov. 17,...
Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go said President Marcos’ decisive anti-corruption initiatives and ongoing governance reforms have strengthened investor confidence, turning a short-term challenge into an opportunity for long-term growth. Go said...
Philippine business optimism fell to a four-year low in the third quarter of the year, driven by slack in demand and global headwinds, even as consumer pessimism eased to its most improved level in over two years due to new income streams. Based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) latest...
Persistent power outages in Siquijor are putting the island’s tourism growth at risk and may weaken investor confidence if not urgently addressed, the Department of Tourism (DOT) warned on Thursday, July 31. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the ongoing power instability, managed by...
The Israeli Embassy in Manila stands in “solidarity” with the Philippines and condemned the attack by the Yemeni militant group Houthi on a ship carrying 15 Filipino crew members, two of which have died because of the attack. Government officials and lawmakers welcome the arrival of 11 Filipino...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Monday, March 11, that the Philippine Embassy in Cairo had already given $1,000 each as financial aid for the 11 Filipino crew of a Houthi-attacked ship. DFA (File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) The Filipinos, including one with minor...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (BBM Media Bureau) The international community has displayed its confidence in the leadership of President Marcos in the form of $672.3 million worth of investment pledges. Thus, said House Speaker Martin Romualdez...
In the journey toward self-actualization, understanding the concept of self-love is essential. To delve deeper into this topic, it’s crucial to differentiate between two vital components: self-esteem and self-confidence. These pillars of personal growth play a significant role in the pursuit of...
Actress, entrepreneur, mother, wife, and self-love advocate Ellen Adarna has it all, but it wasn’t an easy journey for this “unapologetically confident” woman. “Living my truth and being comfortable with my own skin helped me develop a strong sense of self-worth. Because of this, I am able...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) should implement more "confidence-building measures" on the use of P1,000 polymer bank notes, Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said Tuesday, Jan. 31. A P1,000 polymer bill. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Barbers made this call even as...
Actress-singer Sarah Geronimo has opened up on past struggles prior to her return to performing. During her recent performance on "ASAP Natin 'To," the 34-year-old shared: "Alam niyo po, masayang-masaya po ako na nagkaroon po ako ng courage talaga na makabalik sa pag-pe-perform." "Marami pong mga...
A survey may not give us 100 percent accuracy but it somehow provides a slice of the real picture. In the last election cycle, for example, surveys conducted by multiple organizations were always contested by different parties, except by those who stand to benefit. Whether you agree with these...
