(From Left to Right) Vice Consul Fatima C. Mueller, Consul General Marie Yvette Banzon-Abalos, Ms. Paula Gutierrez Salangsang, Ube Fiesta Project and Social Media Head “Ang ube ay ang kulay asul at kulay pula ng ating bandila. Kaya sa isang banda, ang ube ay masasabi nating “pambansang kulay ng...
Eat and live better with products that make healthy living a lifestyle In the past, many Filipinos put wellbeing and wellness on the back burner until major health concerns arose. But since the pandemic began, health has been thrust into the forefront, taking on new importance for many. Now more...
Academic advocates from Teach for the Philippines (TFP) are hopeful that the new administration would bring in new bouts of inspiration and impact for children nationwide. Photo courtesy of TFP / Niki Baroy The TFP expressed hope that the education of Filipino children will be among the priorities...
From left: Incumbent Committee Members: Eugene Guiyab, Ann Morales, Danda Buhain, Rose Santiago-Licup, Ruby Guiyab, and Flora Urquico; and founders, Sherwin Sozon, and Nathan de Leon. Lyric Opera of the Philippines (LyrOPERA), the country’s premier non-profit opera company, celebrates its 10 th...
Four Filipino short films showcased at a mini-film event in Barcelona SOMOS VIAJERXS The short film on screen before Spanish moviegoers. The works of four Filipino filmmakers were shown at the Casal de Barri del Raval recently in Barcelona. The films Somos Viajerxs (We Are Travellers) by AC Maria,...
A day after Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. took his oath as the 17th President of the Philippines, peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) presented their demands for the agriculture sector, adding that all of these are “doable” within the first 100 days of the new...
(ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Students should be taught using the language that they best understand. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, in a statement issued Friday, July 1, said this in reaction to a part of the inaugural address of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr....
A story of a Filipino Ph.D. student in Germany By Judee Bendiola As a graduate student in a foreign land, what will you do when amid the pandemic you have tried all the possible options to survive and still somehow find yourself struggling? Will you stay on and fight for your dreams in the middle...
MORGAN SLAYS IN TOLENTINO Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino became a part of history on Friday night, June 24, when Mishael Morgan won Outstanding Lead Actress at the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Morgan, who co-stars in The Young & the Restless , became the first Black actress ever to win...
Culture can be expressed in many ways, whether through language, traditions, fashion, or food. And when we say food, it’s not just about the cooked meal on the table, but it can also mean how the ingredients are grown. A good illustration of this is the story of a Pinay nurse in California, USA....
For the first time, student-leaders nationwide made history as they turned over the “Youth Education Agenda” to the Department of Education (DepEd). (Photo courtesy of DepEd) The “Youth Education Agenda” reflects the common sentiments, outlooks, insights, and perspectives on various social,...
Here's how you can enjoy one of Europe's most iconic countries without spending too much By Judee Bendiola A lot has happened these past few years. And no words can even describe how the pandemic, the Philippine election, and their respective aftermaths have affected most of our relationships with...
