Looking towards the future, built on the strength of tradition. Kawayan Collective wants to inspire a new era of sustainable construction. They believe bamboo is not just a material, but a catalyst for change. Imagine a building material, deeply rooted in Filipino tradition, that withstands...
By LETIZIA BALANAG HSBC Philippines CEO and Head of Banking Sandeep Uppal, and MB Business Development Manager Jordan Tan Navigating the challenging and ever-evolving banking industry requires significant effort. A bank’s success depends on its ability to adapt to economic shifts,...
By RENEE VIVIENNE ALAPIT Energy is central to the climate change problem and essential to its resolution. Energy production, which includes burning fossil fuels to produce heat and electricity, is mainly responsible for the greenhouse gases that cover the Earth and trap solar heat. The most...
Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime Florcruz over the weekend welcomed 23 Chinese students at the embassy there to explore Philippine culture, art, and tradition as part of the celebration of the jubilee year in the Philippines-China relations. Philippine Ambassador Jaime Florcruz...
By RENEE VIVIENNE ALAPIT The Manila Bulletin named GoTyme Bank, a well-known online bank in the Philippines, one of the 2025 Newsmakers of the Year awardees. This honor emphasizes GoTyme Bank’s noteworthy contributions to the Philippine banking industry and its function in advancing financial...
By KASANDRA M. CARAMIHAN From providing leisure and entertainment to transforming the lives of millions of Filipinos, BingoPlus continues to play its part in the community through its contributions. This unwavering support and efforts for Filipinos and the nation deserve its recognition. In the...
2025 MB Newsmakers of the Year honorees Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio at the awarding ceremony with MB Executive Editor Pinky Colmenares (left), ICTSI Executive Director Filip Laurena, and ICTSI Foundation Program Operations Manager Francis J. Algernon Bartolome. International Container Terminal...
By Renee Vivienne Alapit The Philippines’ digital entertainment scene is still developing, with new platforms changing how Filipinos enjoy entertainment and leisure. A company that has solidified its position at the front of this change is DigiPlus Interactive Corp. They are honored not just for...
‘Golden Boy’ Carlos Yulo honored as one of MB’s 2025 Newsmakers of the Year Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo expressed his gratitude to those who support his journey By LETIZIA BALANAG Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo received another accolade as the Manila...
The Dumaguete Bamboo Pavilion, a 16.5-meter-tall masterpiece designed and built by Kawayan Design Studio and operated by Henry Hotel, currently holds the record as the tallest bamboo structure in the Philippines. (Hilti Foundation) What began as a shared vision to make a difference has...
The Chinese New Year, a vibrant festival of traditions and togetherness, is a time of joy and prosperity. And what better way to prepare for the celebrations than with a visit to SM Store. SM Store takes the hassle out of holiday shopping by offering a wide array of essentials, all in one...
Tondo, Manila fire (Photo from Fire Alert Metro Manila) Three fires were reported in Manila on Wednesday, Jan. 29, Chinese New Year, two of them in Binondo, the heart of Chinatown, where two household helpers perished. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the two fatalities died in a...
