As it modernizes the naval fleet, the Philippine Navy (PN) has decommissioned two of its legacy ships which have been in service since the World War II. The Philippine Navy decommissions BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19) and BRP Magat Salamat (PS-20) on Dec. 10, 2021 after being in the PN service for 44...
Biography of former DBP chairman launched DEVELOPMENT BOOK At the book launching at the end of October were, from left, Butch Dalisay, Luis Juan L. Virata, and DBP president and chief executive officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa. State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) recently hosted the...
The Archdiocese of Cebu has launched the 500 Legacy Trees for 500 Years of Christianity program to help promote environmental care and protection. (Archdiocese of Cebu Facebook page) The Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on Environmental Concerns (CACEC) led the recent launching in line with Pope...
Celebrating a man who changed an institution—and the country—forever ‘O, Ilaw: The Life & Legacy of Leonides S. Virata’ When Leonides Virata, secretary of Commerce and Industry in 1969, and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) chairman 1970-1976, passed away at age 58 in 1976, he...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continued its active participation in the Duterte Legacy: Barangayanihan Caravan Towards National Recovery as expression of its unwavering commitment to bring social protection services closer to the Filipino people. DSWD Secretary Rolando...
True to its commitment to bring social protection services closer to the Filipino people, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined the simultaneous launch of the Duterte Legacy: Barangayanihan Caravan Towards National Recovery. Duterte Legacy Caravan. Employees of the...
Vice President Leni Robredo said it would be a "waste" if President Duterte becomes her successor and implements his familiar style of leadership. Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from Robredo's Facebook page) Robredo, in an interview Friday, Sept. 24 with Ateneo Level Up of Radyo Katipunan, said...
Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Monday said the administration’s “fulfilled promises” specifically in terms of the campaigns against illegal drugs, criminality, and corruption are just some of the reasons why President Duterte is enjoying high approval ratings. PCOO...
With the policies prepared by the current government, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar is optimistic that the Duterte administration will be able to pass on the leadership confidently to its successors. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (PCOO/FILE PHOTO/MANILA BULLETIN)...
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that the Duterte administration has attained various notable achievements in terms of ensuring peace and order in the country, particularly the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Presidential Communications...
The administration of the late former President Benigno S. Aquino III had its share of significant contributions to public infrastructure development. President Benigno S. Aquino III (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) This was the main takeaway from the recent virtual town hall discussion...
Family, friends, and supporters of the late President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III quietly observed the 40 days since his passing with 40 masses livestreamed across country. The late President Benigno Aquino III (Photo courtesy of VP Leni Robredo/Facebook) Aquino family friend Fr. Manuel...
