EDITORS DESK To answer it simply, yes (but with reservations). Yes, as it is now the time for sustainability — the tourism industry is compelled to be sustainable as it is, sadly, one of the most resource-intensive industries with all the events, shuttling back-and-forth, and infrastructure...
As the prices of food continue to go up, President and Agriculture Secretary Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. said the country will increase its production of rice and corn as his administration prefers such over importation. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) During a media briefing, he said the...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara Recently, the Department of Health (DOH) announced that recorded Covid-19 cases have increased by roughly 30 percent between the end of May and mid-June. Such finding was affirmed a few days ago by OCTA Research, who also noted a spike in the positivity rate and the...
Should the Covid-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) continue to rise, the quarantine level may be raised to the more restrictive Alert Level 2. DOH UNDERSECRETARY MARIA ROSARIO VERGEIRE (Manila Bulletin File Photo) This was according to Department of Health (DOH) spokesperson Usec. Maria...
PEACE-MAKER Jose de Venecia Jr. Former Speaker of the House Manila Bulletin’s editorial last May 10 fittingly cited what then president-elect Fidel V. Ramos did in 1992. The editorial wrote: “Recalling the country’s experience in the aftermath of the 1992 national elections – or exactly 30...
ENDEAVOR Sonny Coloma For the first time in three years — yes, three years, not just two years — Filipino Christians are able to witness and participate in Holy Week festivities in person. Many express surprise at the realization that it’s been three years since we were in church to witness...
"Anything is possible." Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque speaks during the virtual press conference on Oct. 19, 2021 (Screenshot from Facebook live) Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque gave this answer Tuesday, Oct. 19 when asked to comment on OCTA research group's rosy projection that the...
They may hit a rough patch in their friendship but it seems there may be a chance President Duterte and Senator Manny Pacquiao can still mend ties. President Rodrigo Duterte attends Senator Manny Pacquiao’s 38th birthday celebration at the KCC Mall Events & Convention Center in General Santos...
