Despite the uncertainty surrounding the non-renewal of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), United States Embassy Charge’ d’Affaires John Law believes that the US-Philippine alliance will continue because it is "in the hearts" of both the American and Filipino people. United States Embassy...
The government has declared June 19 of every year as "Filipino Social Workers' Day" in recognition of their role in providing social services to Filipinos. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) In Proclamation No. 1176, President Duterte directed the Department of Social Welfare and...
In August 2017, Manila Bulletin editors interviewed former President Benigno S. Aquino III about his late father, Senator Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino II for a story to mark Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21. Aquino still clearly recalled how his father Ninoy gave him one wistful look and left the fate...
(PAGASA) June 30 of every year marks the celebration of International Asteroid Day to commemorate the asteroid impact that took place in Tunguska, Siberia on June 30, 1908. The annual event also aims to raise public awareness about the hazard of an asteroid impact. As we celebrate International...
Pope Francis on Tuesday, June 29, appointed Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo as Vicar Apostolic of Taytay in Palawan. Bishop Broderick Pabillo (CBCP NEWS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles Brown announced Pabillo's appointment at the Manila Cathedral in...
In celebration of the Philippine Arbor Day, the law enforcers have planted at least 65 cashew trees in La Union on Friday, June 25. ​Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Air Force (PAF), and Philippine Navy (PN), and civilian volunteers have planted the cashew trees at the...
Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles Brown will preside over his first Pope's Day Mass in the country on Tuesday, June 29. Photo courtesy Manila Cathedral The Mass will be held at 6 p.m.at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila. "The Holy Mass will be celebrated in the presence of...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) called on the public Saturday, June 26, to join the government’s fight against illegal drugs by rejecting illegal substance abuse and drug addiction. (PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE-DRUG ENFORCEMENT GROUP / MANILA BULLETIN) The call was made as...
Senator Cynthia Villar on Friday, June 25, called on Filipinos to protect trees and join in greening communities in the Philippines. Senator Cynthia Villar (Senate of the Philippines) The chairperson of the Senate committee on environment and natural resources issued the appeal on Arbor Day, a...
After more than 45 years since the establishment of the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Tunisia was formalized, Filipinos in the Northwestern African country gathered for the first time to celebrate the 123 rd anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence in the capital...
Celebrate Father's Day with Uniqlo Japanese global apparel retailer, Uniqlo, is making Father’s Day more stylish and comfortable with essential clothing items for their everyday lives. Its collection of Lifewear pieces is perfect for the all-around dad who takes care of his family, himself, and...
John Lloyd Cruz was emotional as his son Elias gifted him with a card and shell bracelet along with a warm hug and kiss on Father's Day. Their meeting was captured and shared by an online user @solcerio. In there, Elias could be seen giving the card to John Lloyd then hugging him. The actor...
