NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo At one point in its history, the Philippines was the second richest country in Asia. We were only a little behind Japan and way ahead of China. I do not have a recollection of such time as it was long before I was born, but I hope to see in my lifetime the Philippines...
SURVIVOR’S TALE Survivor's Tale (Joseph Pedrajas, MB reporter, has covered various beats, including police, politics, and the legislative, for the Manila Bulletin. He loves to go to places for adventure.) My March 2021 trip to Boracay Island would have been only a two-week vacation but turned out...
Fitness instructor Marilen Concepcion and long jump athlete Marestella Sunang specify how milk is vital to adult health Since the dawn of time, milk has been an essential part of man’s diet. Recognized as complete food, the drink is an excellent source of calcium for bone development and vitamin...
Once more, you can dine in Paradise ALL STEAMED AHEAD Paradise Dynasty's famous eight flavors of xiao long bao In Shanghai, the comforting aroma of xiao long bao lingers in the evening air, in street corners crowded by diners seated at low-set tables surrounding busy vendors who serve the...
The issuance of a driver’s license with a 10-year validity to motorists with a clean record will be for a “long haul", President Duterte said on Wednesday, Nov. 3. media In his taped address to the nation, Duterte announced the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has started to issue driver’s...
Passport applicants hoping to fix errors in their forms continue to troop to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) head office. The long queue of applicants has stoked apprehension that this could be a virus super spreader. PASSPORT WOES -- A long queue of passport applicants hoping to fix errors...
The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), which will open on October 7, announced the nominees for the 3rd Asia Contents Awards (ACA). “ACA is the commitment of Busan Int'l Film Festival (BIFF) to encourage more original productions and better creatives by recognizing outstanding content and...
30071 On the same day that the President of the Philippines hailed them for their exemplary service to the people during the pandemic, health workers walked out of their jobs on August 30, National Heroes Day, to protest against the non-payment of their benefits. The president of the National...
Comedian-actor Long Mejia hopes that sexy actress Ellen Adarna won't hold a grudge against him following his viral interview about the latter's "unprofessionalism." In a video sent to PEP.ph, Long said to his "John En Ellen" co-star: "Ako ay tiklop-tuhod na humihingi sa iyo ng pasensya....
ROME, Italy -- The Italian government on Thursday approved a new decree that makes a green pass mandatory for school and university staff, university students, and passengers on long-haul means of transportation such as airplanes, ships and ferries, and trains. A passenger holds a cellphone...
"Dapat mag-apologize si Ellen. Dapat niyang gawin ‘yon para mapatunayan niya na siya, sila ni Derek, mga propesyunal." This is what seasoned comedian-actor Long Mejia said regarding "John En Ellen" co-star Ellen Adarna supposedly leaving cast and crew hanging June 25, the last day of their...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on local government units (LGUs) Tuesday, July 27, to consider the safety and comfort of Filipinos who are lining up for vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) especially during this rainy season. Interior Secretary...
