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...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE:OUR NEW ABNORMAL Earlier this week, the Manila Bulletin Intramuros office was honored with a visit by the UK ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency Laure Beaufils. I had the opportunity to interview the engaging Ambassador Beaufils during the third quarter of...
Outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo, who just came back from a two-week vacation in the United States, congratulated Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio for her win in the May 9 polls and assured the readiness of her team for a “smooth transition.” Outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE:OUR NEW ABNORMAL At a time when most government agencies have basically gone into a “holding pattern,” playing a game of “wait and see” in anticipation of the fact that a new administration is ushered in some 30 days from now; it’s good to note how PAGCOR...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE:OUR NEW ABNORMAL Historically, women have had a hard time entering the arena of science, and a much harder time getting respect and recognition for the exemplary work that they do in their respective field of scientific inquiry. We’ve watched films like Hidden...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE:OUR NEW ABNORMAL Here we are again, talking about domestic tourism as one of the avenues to jumpstart our national recovery. And today, I’d like to turn our attention to seaside residential communities, and how they can be part of the wave of tomorrow for both...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE:OUR NEW ABNORMAL Earlier in the week, the Philippines hosted the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Summit, and it stands as a timely reminder of the various stakes at play as we try to jumpstart our national recovery. Two Sundays ago, in Rebooting Tourism...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Easter Sunday and the Resurrection of our Lord has always signified new hope; and how a better ‘second life’ can await those who have the faith. How exactly the Easter bunny and Easter eggs entered the equation is a story unto itself, driven by...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE:OUR NEW ABNORMAL As the notion of our post-Covid economic recovery comes fully into play, it’s inevitable that we’ll think of particular arenas such as tourism. Pre-pandemic, it was a dollar revenue-earner that was on the upswing, and one that we’d continuously...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Executive Board lifted the resolution declaring Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) President Philip Juico as “persona non grata” as well as the decision to suspend the association for 90 days. PATAFA President Philip Juico, left, and...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE:OUR NEW ABNORMAL In line with this year’s election fever, the Manila Bulletin launched it’s #MatalinongBotoParaSaMagandangBukas campaign; and one of the video content we created is now available on our MB website, and on our social media platforms. To be...
EJ Obiena The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and pole vaulter EJ Obiena finally reached an agreement Wednesday following the fifth and final mediation proceedings facilitated by Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez. In a statement, the PSC announced...
