"A war hero and an innovator in his own right." The late president Fidel V. Ramos (Reuters photo) This was how Senator Francis Tolentino described the late former President Fidel Ramos, who passed away on Sunday, July 31. “I join the nation in mourning the passing of former President Fidel Valdez...
Celebrating Dr. Jose Rizal's 161st birthday Photos courtesy of the Philippine Mission in Geneva and Kuluki Ave UNVEILING of the GLOBAL FILIPINO mural, May 20, 2022, Philippine Chancery, Geneva, Switzerland Global Filipino by Manila Bulletin Bureau Chief, Ms. MARY GRACE C. YAP; Deputy Permanent...
ANGEL THOUGHTS Young entrepreneur Hero Go, eldest son of Elizabeth Go, didn’t have second thoughts when he decided to launch his adult and baby diaper company in the midst of the pandemic on online shopping sites. He saw an opportunity during the lockdown and his guts didn’t fail him. After...
The bands and attendees celebrate love and life through music The pandemic has put life on hold for many Filipinos. Over the past two years, the threat of COVID-19 hung heavy on people’s minds, and many aspects of life that we once took for granted were sorely missed. With restrictions starting...
Cate Blanchett The two films today come with impressive pedigrees. One is directed by Guillermo Del Toro, his take on the noir genre. The second is an award-winning film from Iran, that may well be competing in the Best Foreign Picture category come Oscars-time. 'Nightmare Alley' Nightmare Alley...
'Kapitbahay' The internet and the popularity of social media have made it possible for anyone to tell their story to a global audience. However, the medium has become fraught with misinformation, trolling, and even content that incites violence and creates division between people. Instead of...
PH Embassy in Japan promotes Dr. Jose Rizal’s life, work, and values through a Japanese graphic novel To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo unveiled a special addition to its Sentro Rizal Library—copies of the first manga...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged Filipinos to emulate Dr. Jose Rizal and practice self-discipline especially in times of great danger and challenges as the country observed the 125th year martyrdom of the national hero on Thursday, December 30. Secretary Eduardo Año...
Hero Bautista (right) and family in their younger days Christmas and New Year are just around the corner, and Filipinos everywhere are gearing up for a festive celebration of the holiday season. Showbiz veteran and Quezon City Councilor Hero Bautista and his family are no exception and for the busy...
Hero Rising rap star Hero just released his own brand of Christmas song! The talented 21-year-old proudly brings us “Araw Ng Kapaskuhan”, spreading glad tidings this holiday season. Once again, Hero shows off his might in penning distinctly elegant verses, pulling out all stops in this...
President Duterte tried to uplift the spirit of typhoon-weary Boholanos on Sunday, Dec. 19, by promising to give due honor to revolutionary Francisco Dagohoy--one of the province's most revered sons. Francisco Dagohoy bust at Rizal Park in Manila (Photo from Wikipedia) Duterte vowed to do so by...
Plan International Philippines launches new free online courses, game-based digital learning app Building a bright future for the young has been the goal of global leaders, parents, and even the youth themselves. But with the sudden online shift of the education system today due to the pandemic,...
