Antipolo City 2nd district Rep. Philip Conrad Acop showed nothing but class in his last opportunity to address in plenary the now-expelled Cavite 4th district Rep. Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga--the person who disrespected his late father, Romeo Acop, for social media content. Rep. Acop, who took over...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE For this Sunday, I’m writing about two first cousins. I’ve bumped into them getting burgers for lunch at BGC, and have admired how the two bond; but today, it’ll be about their separate exploits, and how they’re living their respective dreams. Sustainability,...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Turned 71 last month, and if you’ll allow me a vestige of vanity, that vestige would be mirrored by what’s left of my hair thickness, density, and the relative health of my hair roots and shafts. In late April, I approached the Svenson trichologists to discuss...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE While an inflection point literally refers to that point on a curve where the concavity changes, it’s mathematical provenance has been expanded, and the term can apply as a metaphor to mark a shift in trajectory, a turning point – a moment when the opportunity...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu - As the conflict in the Middle East threaten supply chains, Philip Morris International (PMI) has warned that it could trigger a major surge in the illicit trade of cigarettes, which may cost Southeast Asia billions in tax revenue should governments fail to respond Rodney van...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu - Philip Morris International (PMI) plans to ramp up its sustainability initiatives in the Philippines as it looks to remain resilient in its push to promote a smoke-free future amid potential disruptions. With sustainability at the core of its business operations, PMI Chief...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE A sustainability framework, the circular economy, and self-sufficiency are three concepts that we at the Manila Bulletin have pledged support to over the years. At the Manila Bulletin, 2026 marks the fifth year that we’ve been mounting our MB Sustainability Forum,...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE Let’s make one thing perfectly crystal clear from the outset, I love and admire what Alex Eala is doing for the Philippines in world tennis, and I would like nothing more than to see her reach even higher, and break into the Top 20. On a club level, I’ve been...
As illicit cigarette consumption continues to challenge government revenues and law enforcement efforts, PMFTC, Inc. has expanded its collaboration with authorities by providing additional assets to the Philippine National Police (PNP) to help curb illicit trade nationwide. To boost enforcement...
The IQOS Curious X and Seletti collaboration is all about challenging the status quo, anchored by a spirit of curiosity that has shaped IQOS’ global creative platform, Curious X. This same energy sparked the creation of Sensorium Worlds, which is an immersive playground where bold visuals,...
Opened in June 2025, Top Line Bay Mall is a mixed-use development by the Topline Equity Corporation (Topline Group) strategically located in the rapidly growing economic hub of Liloan, Northern Cebu. The three-story Bay Mall offers modern office spaces on its second and third floors that can...
Stepping into Pirelli Hangar Bicocca in Milan, Italy was like entering a world suspended between the past and the future. The raw brick walls echoed the building’s industrial past, while bursts of laser lightst and floor-to-ceiling LED screens—like glowing monoliths—lit up the space. The air...
