IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Christmas is the season of giving, and to be quite honest, I have always found joy in gifting others. There is an unparalleled and indescribable joy in knowing that you have made someone smile. Most of the time, it does not take a lot. Complimenting someone truthfully, for...
For President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., unity has enabled Filipinos to go through and survive many of the challenges that befell them, including the Covid-19 pandemic. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the Christmas gift-giving event at Rizal Park in Manila on Thursday, Dec. 22,...
Editorial “Let's have a more humble Christmas, with more humble gifts,” Pope Francis said in his weekly general audience at the Vatican. The Pope’s message “to lower the level of Christmas spending” is a plea for help to the people of Ukraine who will be spending winter nearly 10 months...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday, Dec. 17, led the distribution of Christmas packages to her supporters in Manila and Quezon City, which she said was also a way for her to thank them for their support in the 2022 elections. (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) “Muli nating binisita ang...
Misamis Occidental 2nd district Rep. Ando Oaminal helped kicked off the political clan's "expanded" gift-giving tradition for local folk ahead of Christmas. Misamis Occidental 2nd district Rep. Ando Oaminal (2nd from left) leads the distribution of gift packs to local residents at the City Gym on...
Controversial actress AJ Raval took to social media to comment on a news site’s headline about her now allegedly a mother to her and Aljur Abrenica’s child. In a post, AJ maintained those spreading the issue are simply “sira ulo.” She added, “Nanahimik ako dito.” Note it all started...
ITOGON, Benguet – Some 117 students received gifts from members of the Police Regional Office-Cordillera Officer’s Ladies Club during their outreach activity at Bethesda Ministries International in Barangay Tuding, Itogon, Benguet on Nov. 25. A STUDENT receives a gift from the Police Regional...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Some 685 children staying in a former Abu Sayyaf Group stronghold were given toys and school supplies during a gift-giving activity by a non-government organization (NGO) in Patikul, Sulu province on Sunday, Nov. 20. SOLDIERS help the children of Mount Sinumaan in Talipao, Sulu...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara Recently, we received some good news that among several bills that recently lapsed into law was the increase in the social pension for indigent senior citizens from the present ₱500 to ₱1,000 per month or from ₱6,000 to ₱12,000 annually. We filed this bill...
Our country is proud of its nurses. Without them at the frontlines, we wouldn’t be so comfortable (and lucky!) at this time, as they faced the worst of this once-in-a-lifetime health pandemic in 2020. From the onset battling an invisible enemy, they risked their lives and sacrificed time to bring...
(In celebration of Women’s Month, Manila Bulletin is publishing stories featuring women who have made outstanding contributions to the country or to their communities.) Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary and Spokesperson Maria Rosario Vergeire is a very familiar face in the country's...
Ash Wednesday, observed on March 2 this year, is the beginning of Lent. In a predominantly Christian country like the Philippines, the Lenten season does not need much explanation. Lent recalls the 40 days of Jesus’ fasting in the desert before he entered His public ministry. Roman Catholics...
