HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Let’s be honest, Metro Manila has never been a paragon of urban planning. An amalgamation of pre-existing cities, Metro Manila’s development has been characterized as more of a band-aid nature. It’s about finding quick, fix-it remedies...
ILOILO CITY – The 301st Infantry Brigade aims to dismantle the two remaining New People’s Army fronts in Panay Island. “While we have reduced the strength of the NPA, the two remaining NPA fronts still pose a challenge,” said Brig. Gen. Michael Samson on the sidelights of the 301st IB’s...
BUTUAN CITY – A platoon commander and four members of the New People’s Army surrendered to the military on Valentine’s Day in Agusan de Norte. FIVE New People's Army rebels surrendered to the military in Agusan del Norte on Valentine's Day. Lt. Col. Jeffrey Balingao, commanding officer...
CAMP MELCHOR F. DELA CRUZ, Isabela – A New People’s Army arms cache was discovered in Barangay Masi, Zinundungan Valley, Rizal, Cagayan on Valentine’s Day. Major Gen. Audrey L. Pasia, 5 th Infantry Division chief, said the 17 th Infantry Battalion and the police unearthed...
BACOLOD CITY – Thirty-eight former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) from Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental received P270,000 financial and educational assistance on Valentine’s Day. MAYOR Raymund Tongson Jr. (center) leads the distribution of financial and educational aid to 38 former...
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is seeking possible investments from the United Kingdom to finance and implement two major New Clark City projects. In a statement on Thursday, Feb. 15, BCDA said the agency held discussions with representatives from the UK government and...
BALAYAN, Batangas – The cadaver of a suspected New People’s Army amazon was discovered in a sugarcane plantation in Barangay Malalay here on Wednesday morning, February 14. POBLACION (town center), Balayan, Batangas. (Wikipedia) Her decomposed remains were found by a worker. Police said she was...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is confident it will meet its collection target this month, even with the two-week impact of the Chinese New Year inventory period in China. BOC Spokesperson and Assistant Commissioner Vincent Maronilla told reporters that they are hoping to have a surplus, even with the...
A toast for unity and partnership led by Ambassador Peter Kell (center) together with Apostolic Nuncio to Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown (left) and DFA Usec. Jesus “Gary” Domingo On Feb. 6, the New Zealand Embassy in Manila commemorated Waitangi Day, a pivotal moment in...
Integrated solar developer SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), now a member of the Meralco Group, has replaced MREIT Inc. in the exclusive and coveted MSCI Philippines Small Cap Index. Source: MSCI, First Metro Securities The addition of SPNEC and deletion of MREIT are the only changes in the closely...
Apart from feasting on the best Chinese dishes and bonding with families, the Lunar New Year is also centered on tradition. This involves activities that will kick off the new year on the best note and keep it a prosperous one. Here at Manila Bulletin, one of our yearly traditions is producing a...
Chiang Kai Shek College held their very first Chinese New Year celebration in the Philippines, welcoming the Year of the Dragon, last Feb. 8, 2024. It was held at their main campus located at 1274 Padre Algue Street, Tondo, Manila. This is the first welcoming of the dragon, as marked by a dotting...
