Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo believes that if she wins the presidency, she will be able to “inspire” Filipinos to “own” the problems of the country and help in solving them. (The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews) Robredo said she has done this in the Office of the...
Comedienne-singer Kakai Bautista is not happy with young social media users acting like grown-ups on social media. She actually made an effort to address them in a Facebook post, writing: "Kayong mga kabataan, bago kayo mag-aarteng Adult sa Social Media, Matuto muna kayong maglaba ng mga Panty at...
Even without a dedicated subject in Philippine History in high school, the Department of Education (DepEd) guaranteed that essential contents and concepts in developing nationalism and civic competence among Filipino learners are embedded and integrated into all grade levels. (ALI VICOY / MANILA...
HOTSPOT Tonyo Cruz The most beautiful legacy of the First Quarter Storm of 1970 is the idea that young people have roles to play in the country beyond and above what is considered normal or acceptable. It expanded the democratic horizon for us. Remembering this event and its effects on Philippine...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is urging members, pensioners, and employers to use the pension fund’s online services as the country continues to record a high number of COVID-19 cases. In a statement, Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said on Friday, Jan. 21,...
Vaccine skepticism among adult Filipinos continues to die down, according to the result of the latest survey of the Social Weather Stations on Thursday, Jan. 20. Vials of COVID-19 vaccines. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) The natiowide survey done face-to-face from December 12 to 16,...
Members of the Social Security System (SSS) who contracted COVID-19 and were isolated at home are also eligible for sickness benefits, the pension fund said. In a statement, SSS clarified on Thursday, Jan. 20. that COVID-infected workers in home confinement are already covered under its Sickness...
Broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez is among personalities who has earned considerable number of bashers on social media. Note some of them would often leave below-the-belt comments on her posts. Korina has had enough. Recently, Korina revealed she has began a crusade against these trolls. On...
Kapuso actress Heart Evangelista castigated an insensitive online user who asked her why she and her husband Chiz Escudero are unable to conceive. On TikTok, she replied to the said netizen by sharing a video of her saying: "Ayoko eh!," It came along with the text "Kulit ha." She continued: "Didn't...
Broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez has shared a message for her followers. On Instagram, she wrote: "I refuse to be a victim. Infected or not, I remain positive. Kaya natin itoh." She then thanked the Lord for the sun, sea, and air. "...and for our HEALTH. Celebrating survival and victory over...
Senator Richard Gordon on Wednesday called on Social Security System (SSS) members and their employers to be wary of scammers amid the recent rise in the number of fraudulent transactions, especially during the pandemic. “We call on SSS members and employers not to divulge personal information...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo is banking on her flagship anti-poverty program, Angat Buhay, to steamroll her presidential campaign and by doing on-the-ground campaigning. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) But because of the pandemic, this on-the-ground and face-to-face...
