A total of 120 schools - both from public and private sectors - are now being eyed for the implementation of pilot face-to-face classes under the Department of Education (DepEd) once allowed by President Duterte. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “We are informed that DOH has announced...
Both international and domestic travel demand showed significant momentum in July, 2021 versus June, but demand remained far below pre-pandemic levels, as extensive government-imposed travel restrictions continue to delay recovery in international markets. iata-1 This was according to the latest...
Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones thanked the Filipino indigenous tribes for their continuing efforts to keep their traditions alive. Education Secretary Leonor Briones / DepEd / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “We remember that the indigenous knowledge systems and practices (IKSPs) today...
BTS wearing Louis Vuitton (Twitter/Louis Vuitton) Luxury brand Louis Vuitton’s Men's Fall-Winter 2021 Fashion Show in Seoul with K-pop superstars BTS in July set a record for the “most-viewed fashion show ever,” according to Twitter. Twitter Marketing posted on Aug. 31 that the fashion show...
“The casino in Boracay was able to open. Even malls are allowed. Why are our schools still closed?” This is the sentiment of a group of education workers weeks before a new school year opens on Sept. 13 under a blended learning set-up. With schools still closed, anywhere becomes a 'classroom.'...
While there are those who are calling for the postponement of the Physicians Licensure Exam (PLE) set next month, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) maintained that there are also those who are looking forward for the exams to push through. (Photo from Pixabay) “Iyan ay desisyon kasi iyan...
Cebu Pacific (CEB) restarts its direct flights to Hong Kong from Manila beginning tomorrow, September 1, 2021, with six times weekly flights (Sunday to Friday) throughout next month. DSCN0888 CEB has been gradually rebuilding its international network to transport essential travelers. “There is...
A pro-environment fisherman from the Philippines, a humanitarian worker from Southeast Asia, a dedicated microfinance founder from Pakistan, a passionate medical scientist from Bangladesh, and a crusading multi-media group promoting media independence in Indonesia are this year’s recipients of...
Online order volumes will continue to rise this 2021, after e-commerce, which averaged 8 percent year-on-year growth pre-pandemic, spiked during last year's restrictions when consumers shifted to online shopping. This was according to John Queng Director of logistics and fulfillment provider...
A local bookshop was among the winners of the 2021 Regional Productivity Olympics of the National Wages and Productivity Commission. (Unsplash) The Productivity Olympics, hosted by the National Wages Productivity Commission, recognizes and benchmarks establishments that have demonstrated resilience...
(Clockwise from top left) BTS, BLACKPINK, NCT Dream, Seventeen, GOT7’s BamBam and Mamamoo (Twitter) BTS, BLACKPINK, NCT Dream, Seventeen and GOT7’s BamBam topped the celebrity category of the 2021 Korea Power YouTuber 100 list. Forbes Korea revealed the list, stating that as media shifts from...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is holding a virtual National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) 2021 starting Tuesday, Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 to highlight the role of science and research in addressing present global challenges and issues amidst a pandemic. NSTF 2021 (Photo from DepEd) The NSTF...
