Rizal grew up to be skilled in both arts and sciences, and is better known as the author of his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Rizal also contributed to La Solidaridad, a newspaper that pushed for reforms. His famous essays in the newspaper were the Sa Mga Kadalagahan Sa Malolos,...
Thanks to her efforts during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar has been named as the "Government Hero of the Year" by the prestigious Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Facebook) “It is truly...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was among the many "heroes" during the super typhoon "Yolanda" tragedy exactly nine years ago. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (right) welcomes President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. upon the latter's arrival in Tacloban City, Leyte on Nov. 8, 2022...
To commemorate the death anniversary of former Benigno ‘Ninoy’ S. Aquino, Jr., “August twenty-one of every year is hereby declared as the Ninoy Aquino day which shall be a national nonworking holiday.” This is according to Republic Act No. 9256 that was signed into law by President Gloria...
"A war hero and an innovator in his own right." The late president Fidel V. Ramos (Reuters photo) This was how Senator Francis Tolentino described the late former President Fidel Ramos, who passed away on Sunday, July 31. “I join the nation in mourning the passing of former President Fidel Valdez...
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...
ANGEL THOUGHTS Young entrepreneur Hero Go, eldest son of Elizabeth Go, didn’t have second thoughts when he decided to launch his adult and baby diaper company in the midst of the pandemic on online shopping sites. He saw an opportunity during the lockdown and his guts didn’t fail him. After...
The bands and attendees celebrate love and life through music The pandemic has put life on hold for many Filipinos. Over the past two years, the threat of COVID-19 hung heavy on people’s minds, and many aspects of life that we once took for granted were sorely missed. With restrictions starting...
Cate Blanchett The two films today come with impressive pedigrees. One is directed by Guillermo Del Toro, his take on the noir genre. The second is an award-winning film from Iran, that may well be competing in the Best Foreign Picture category come Oscars-time. 'Nightmare Alley' Nightmare Alley...
'Kapitbahay' The internet and the popularity of social media have made it possible for anyone to tell their story to a global audience. However, the medium has become fraught with misinformation, trolling, and even content that incites violence and creates division between people. Instead of...
PH Embassy in Japan promotes Dr. Jose Rizal’s life, work, and values through a Japanese graphic novel To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo unveiled a special addition to its Sentro Rizal Library—copies of the first manga...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged Filipinos to emulate Dr. Jose Rizal and practice self-discipline especially in times of great danger and challenges as the country observed the 125th year martyrdom of the national hero on Thursday, December 30. Secretary Eduardo Año...
