The beaches in La Union, the coves in Zambales, the cold breeze in Baguio, the sea of clouds in Sagada, and the Spanish colonial town in Vigan—these are some of the reasons why we frequent the North. Little did we know that just before these long-hour-drive destinations is a hidden gem filled...
The government pandemic task force has allowed certain establishments such as gyms and indoor tourist attractions located in Metro Manila and two nearby provinces to operate at higher capacity. National Museum of the Philippines (National Museum of the Philippines Facebook / MANILA BULLETIN)...
Baliuag, Bulacan Mayor Ferdie Estrella is seeking an explanation from the developer of a subdivision in his town for supposedly charging its homeowners fee for their water supply despite absence of business permit from the local government. Estrella discovered on Monday the activity of the...
The local government of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan has opened its doors to tourists who are already vaccinated against COVID-19. The city's tourism office in a Facebook post Tuesday invited those who are already inoculated to visit and trek Mt. Balabag through its Dumagat Trail. City of San Jose...
People form a line leading to a community pantry in Sta. Mesa, Manila on April 30, 2021 (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin/File Photo) The general community quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions has been "effective" in lowering down the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the National...
The promotion of cultural heritage and natural sites in Bulacan is seen as essential in reviving the province's tourism industry, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. A TRIVIA FROM SEC BERNA— DOT Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat delivers her message in front of the Tecson House in San Miguel,...
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan – The Bulacan State University (BulSU) on Monday broke ground for its new resource management building at its campus in Barangay Guinhawa here. Senator Joel Villanueva led the groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of the PHP324-million building. He was...
Guiguinto, Bulacan Mayor Boy Cruz confirmed Wednesday the presence of a signature campaign in the province that urges presidential daughter Sara Duterte to run for president in the upcoming national elections. Cruz said the campaign is being led by those who also supported then-mayor and now...
The national government has inaugurated a referral hospital for COVID-19 patients in Bocaue, Bulacan to strengthen the province's response in containing the spread of the virus. NTF against COVID-19 The Bocaue General Hospital, also known as Joni Villanueva Memorial Hospital, was launched Friday by...
Citing the challenges brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an old Catholic school in Bulacan announced its permanent closure after the School Year 2020-2021. St. Joseph College of Bulacan (SJCB Facebook page) In a statement on May 25, St. Joseph College of Bulacan (SJCB) said...
Three laws seeking to create additional legislative districts in Caloocan City and Bulacan as well as dividing Maguindanao into two provinces have been signed by President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Republic Act No. 11545, signed by the President on May 23, splits...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said the construction of the "historic" Philippine National Railways (PNR) Clark Phase 1 Project is now in full swing. (File Photo) According to Tugade, the PNR Clark Phase 1 Project currently has a 45.82 percent overall progress rate....