An advocacy group expressed optimism that the government will double down on equipping the youth with the proper skills to become productive members of society. (MARK BALMORES / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “We support the administration’s push to provide learners with the right skills...
There is a special person in every person’s life who goes by the name of “teacher.” Some met that special person in nursery school, most in elementary and high school, others in college. The memory of a special teacher comes around when there is a need to provide a solution to a problem, like...
Literacy is literally life, as one’s ability to read and write translates to the rise and fall of opportunities in life. An illiterate person, no matter his or her other skills, will be at a disadvantageous position. He or she will be left behind in a world that is increasingly dominated by...
It’s a 'no' for Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez when it comes to the proposal of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to start offering online lotto. (LOTTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The veteran lawmaker from Mindanao said that making gambling accessible online would make it...
PH embassy in Argentina celebrates the El Día del Patron festivities by joining the Escuela No. 13, Distrito Escolar 20 – Republica de Filipinas By Poch Eulalia GUESSING GAME CDA Anasarias trying the computer quiz game about the Philippines and Argentina made by the pupils The Philippine embassy...
Content creators Esnyr Ranollo and Arshie Larga were among the night’s big winners By Diann Calucin Tiktok Philippines held its second awarding ceremony in the Philippines to honor Filipino Tiktokers who have continuously shared their talents, knowledge, and even humor in entertaining millions of...
The Gilas Pilipinas U18 boys team caught Syria flat-footed en route to a swift 112-48 drubbing for a rousing start in the FIBA U18 Asian Championships at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Iran on Sunday, Aug. 21. Kyle Gamber drives against a Syrian defender during Gilas' huge opening day win...
The Pasig City local government recognized on Monday, Aug. 15, the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Barangay Maybunga for being named as one of the country's top 10 outstanding SK councils by the Philippine SK Awards (PSKA) 2022. Photo from Pasig PIO The council was awarded for its "commitment to...
The Department of Education (DepEd) honored "Palarong Pambansa” hero Lydia De Vega and expressed hope that young Filipinos will continue to be inspired by her contribution to Philippine sports. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “De Vega is a testament that we can achieve our dreams through hard...
For the youth with big dreams and ambitions for their society, country, and the world, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said they should be prepared, and surround themselves with like-minded individuals in order to be agents of positive change. Photo from the Local Youth Development Office of Pasig City...
The Gilas Pilipinas boys team faces an acid test in the group stage after being grouped with formidable foes in the FIBA U18 Asian Championship set from Aug. 21 to 28 at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Iran. Gilas boys head coach Josh Reyes looks to repeat his team's fourth place finish in the...
Audio streaming platform Spotify launches podcasts in video By Poch Eulalia STOP, LOOK LISTEN Often, I enjoy listening to podcasts in the background while writing. Sometimes, I wonder what the people I’m hearing in the background look like. For the longest time, I assumed Spotify was only meant...
