NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo The first time I joined the President’s delegation — we were in Bicol region. Typhoon Nina, internationally known as Nock-ten, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on December 23, 2016. It intensified into a typhoon on December 24 and made...
Heart Evangelista has a new favorite place. It is none other than Harlan Beach Villa in Boracay, a business venture she describes as her “little paradise.” View this post on Instagram The actress-singer-fashion influencer recently posted about it on her IG stories. She also has a snap posted on...
Sisi Rondina (Photo from PNVF) The Philippine men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams seek to improve their bids for Tokyo Olympics berths when they compete in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Continental Cup set June 18 to 19. The teams left for Nakhon Phathom province last Sunday for...
Discover more about the emerging gems of the best island in the world BREATH-TAKING SIGHT An aerial view of Palawan Palawan, however, still has numerous unappreciated destinations that are waiting to be discovered. The Philippines prides itself as a tropical country that is blessed with islands,...
Samal calling. SUMMER PARADISE The beachfront of Chema's By The Sea We all dream of traveling again. To feel the sand between our toes, the cold waves crash against our legs, the chill of the sea breeze, the warmth of the afternoon sun caressing our skin, to smell and taste the salt from the ocean,...
A scenic access road leading to the West Coastal Road Pebble Beach in Mainit, Surigao del Norte is now under construction, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. PICTURESQUE -- A view of both the serene Lake Mainit and the crystal blue Pacific Ocean will greet motorists once the...
The government is unlikely to halt the rehabilitation of Manila Bay, including the use of crushed dolomite rocks along the shoreline, despite concerns raised by some groups. The sun sets over a boat sailing along Manila Bay on April 2021 (Ali Vicoy/ Manila Bulletin) Presidential spokesman Harry...
The luxury of summer afternoons AFTERNOON PICNIC Ilonggos and guests on a picnic on the lawn of 93-year-old Beaux-Arts mansion Nelly's Garden in Iloilo Summer afternoon, the two most beautiful words in the English language, said Henry James—and I agree, but maybe because if I were a morning...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) will launch a probe on the alleged sexual harassment and gender discrimination complaint against the employees and management of Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal, Davao Del Norte. (Photo from Isla Reta Beach Resort Facebook page) "The DOT is an advocate of gender...
Fresh batches of dolomite sand have been dumped at least twice in less than a month's time at Manila Bay's so-called "white beach" along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. (Ali Vicoy/ MANILA BULLETIN) (Ali Vicoy/ MANILA BULLETIN) Photos taken by Manila Bulletin lensman Ali Vicoy showed heavy equipment...
It's been awhile seen we saw Megan Young display the curves that earned her the 2013 Miss World title. As such, we could only be thankful of her recent post. Take a look: View this post on Instagram Obviously, married life suits Megan.
Some of the best restaurants of Boracay have reopened From the people we care about, to our freedom to travel and gather, to our beloved haunts, the pandemic has taken away so much from us. Ironically, as the vaccines for the deadly disease have started to roll out in the Philippines, COVID-19...
