HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL As our collective ‘date’ with the new administration draws closer, thoughts inevitably turn to the economic challenges this new government will have to face. It’s no big secret that over the decades, one of most reliable of Philippine exports...
Should the incoming Marcos administration make way for new taxes for the purpose of boosting government revenue? Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Economist-congressman Joey Salceda of Albay's 2nd district says it depends. "It depends on the kind of taxes. Not all...
Gugu Room is dubbed as ‘New York’s first Filipino-Japanese izakaya’ Filipino food continues to make a solid impact in New York and that’s all thanks to the chefs and restaurants that continue to champion the cuisine. The latest to do just that is Gugu Room as it serves Pinoy flavors matched...
Ambassador of New Zealand Peter Francis Tavita Kell made quite the impression Friday, June 17 for his effort in partly speaking in Filipino during his press briefing with local reporters covering President-elect Bongbong Marcos. Ambassador Peter Kell (Screenshot from PTV Facebook) Kell not only...
The New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center announced the first lineup of movies that will be screened at the 20th anniversary edition of the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), which will start on July 15. After two years, the NYAFF will return as an in-person event with more...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Sustainability is one of the most used, misused, and abused words of today. To look “woke,” companies and institutions across various industries will look for something in their operations that will allow them to proudly raise the green flag of...
RESCUERS respond to a June 10 road accident in New Lucena, Iloilo in which a father and his two sons were killed. (IPPO) ILOILO CITY – A father and his two sons died while three others were injured when the tricycle they were riding in was rammed by a truck Friday, June 10, in New Lucena,...
· During the day, the Manila Clock Tower is viewed for its function — to tell time or to establish one’s location in relation to a destination. · When darkness falls, the tower colors that part of the Manila skyline with its lighted facade that distinguishes...
Two new Small Town Lottery (STL) Authorized Agent Corporations (AACs) have recently inked contracts with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). (Photo courtesy of PCSO) Royina Marzan-Garma, PCSO general manager, said the agency’s two new AACs are the Grand 88 Gaming Corporation and...
In just one day, the Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez-led Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) nearly doubled its membership in the House of Representatives. NEW PARTY MEMBERS--LAKAS-CMD President and House Majority Leader and Leyte 1st d istrict Rep. Martin G. Romualdez administers...
City officials inaugurated the new Muntinlupa City Public Market in Alabang, now called the Alabang Central Market, on Wednesday, June 8, which offers new facilities. Outgoing Muntinlupa Mayor and congressman-elect Jaime Fresnedi, together with outgoing Representative and mayor-elect Ruffy Biazon,...
Jake Cuenca shared on social media a photo of him inside his new abode. He wrote as caption: "12:40 PM. Day 1. May this new home be blessed with hope, dreams, goals, creativity and expression. Here’s to new beginnings. (dizzy symbol emoji)" Netizens and celebrities like Michelle Madrigal, Iza...
