More than 60 Filipino hotel workers were recently deployed to Israel as it reopens its tourism industry. Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss hands over copies of the first-ever book translated from Hebrew to Tagalog as 'pabaon' to hotel Filipino workers bound for Israel. (Photo courtesy of the Embassy of...
Filipino shipowners and crew can fill the manpower gaps in Eastern Europe due to the war in Ukraine amid amid an improving outlook for Philippine shipping industry. The Filipino Shipowners Association (FSA) made the announcement Tuesday, May 31, during their press briefing at the Manila Peninsula...
Celebrating Dr. Jose Rizal's 161st birthday Photos courtesy of the Philippine Mission in Geneva and Kuluki Ave UNVEILING of the GLOBAL FILIPINO mural, May 20, 2022, Philippine Chancery, Geneva, Switzerland Global Filipino by Manila Bulletin Bureau Chief, Ms. MARY GRACE C. YAP; Deputy Permanent...
Filipino cagers' stint in Japan's professional basketball league is a "slam-dunk" for the Philippine-Japan relations, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa said. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa (center) with Filipino athletes playing in Japan's...
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) considers our country’s flag as a “most cherished symbol.” It is the “nation’s emblem for freedom; symbolizes patriotism, love of country, and sense of nationhood; it embodies the aspirations and sentiments of the Filipino...
Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, May 27, welcomed the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.,’s plan to uphold a 2016 decision by The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) that favored the Philippine’s diplomatic protest against...
Something exciting for meat-lovers and pizza fans All-Meat Texas BBQ Angel’s Pizza’s product offerings have always had this distinct character that sets its pies apart. While they also offer classic pizza favorites, the restaurant chain always tries to push the envelope by launching flavors...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced the suspension of the 2022 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLEs) for overseas Filipino workers in various countries in the Middle East and Singapore due to “global uncertainties” caused by Covid-19. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) “...
By Jennifer Leu-Yong All photos are courtesy of Ms. Leovelyn Quiambao A billboard of Megan Chloe Quiambao On a normal Saturday afternoon, in their home in Milan, six-year-old Megan Chloe Quiambao would be holding coloring pencils, drawing on her sketchbook. At first glance, you may find nothing...
Peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP), on Sunday, May 15, said that they will continuously fight against disinformation, adding that they look forward to intensifying the work of making the truth prevail. The statement came after Vice President (VP) Leni Robredo’s thanksgiving...
Farmers’ group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) on Friday, May 13, joined the “Black Friday protest” held in front of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) where the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) Canvassing Center is located. (Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas) The...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday congratulated Filipino actor Robin Padilla for ranking high in the May 2022 senatorial race, saying he can fully represent the Muslim community in the Senate. “I think his advocacy on Muslim participation is resonating,” Gatchalian said in an interview on...