San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora said the MMC is set to release guidelines on the firecracker ban to be implemented in the National Capital Region (NCR) as part of its efforts to minimize the number of injuries caused by the misuse of firecrackers during...
ONE FOR THE ROAD James Deakin Almost a quarter century has passed since the clean air act of 1999 promised to reduce harmful emissions and pollutants, but sadly, up until recently at least, it's mostly been a lot of hot air. That was until the new EVIDA law came into play, or the Electric Vehicles...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL “A Decade of Sustainable Tourism” was the overarching theme as the Asian Institute of Management – Andrew L. Tan Center for Tourism held an event to celebrate its 10th year, and to launch the first-ever Philippine Tourism Excellence Awards....
The face-to-face oathtaking ceremony for new Professional Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Certified Plant Mechanics will be on Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. to be held at the Diversion 21 Hotel in Sen. Benigno Aquino Ave., Iloilo City. PRC / MANILA BULLETIN "All successful examinees who are...
Dingdong Dantes couldn't help but feel emotional realizing how blessed he is. On Instagram, he shared a glimpse of their new home. In the caption, he expressed how the things people cherish most often do not come easy. "A house is no different," he related. "We work hard to build it—founded...
The Philippines is looking forward to fortify its defense relations with New Zealand and Cambodia, the Department of National Defense (DND) said. DND OIC Jose Faustino Jr. (left) shakes hands with New Zealand Minister of Defence Peeni Henare at the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting...
The United States has announced that it is identifying more sites for the implementation of its Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the Philippines. A senior White House official made the pronouncement on Sunday night (Manila time), adding that the US is now engaged with Philippine...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE In just three days, we mount the first ever Manila Bulletin “Beyond Green: Sustainability Forum;” and it promises to be an eye-opener to the many touch points of sustainability in our lives, and why there is an urgency for us to understand and appreciate those...
The Philippines got the backing of New Zealand in its claims over some parts of the South China Sea after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressed support for the country’s position. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday Ardern made her pronouncement during her bilateral talk with...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Friday, Nov, 18, advised that the special online oathtaking date for new Fisheries Professionals will be on Nov. 23 at 1:30 p.m. PRC / MANILA BULLETIN It will be spearheaded by PRC-San Fernando, Pampanga through Microsoft Teams, PRC added. Inductees...
The face-to-face oathtaking ceremony for new Physicians will be on Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to be held at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention in Pasay City, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced. PRC / MANILA BULLETIN The first session will be from 8...
The Philippine government has called for the inclusion of the needs and priorities of developing countries in the definition of climate finance as a floor amounting to $100 billion has been committed by developed countries to be mobilized for climate action every year. Through Philippine Ambassador...
