A group of mushroom growers from Bohol, who raises mushrooms on a small space in a house, now have the capital to expand their enterprise after winning a P100,000 grant from the Pitch for Hope project which aims to fight poverty through business opportunities. PITCH FOR HOPE WINNERS – SINAMAWOVA...
By GODDES HOPE LIBIRAN I vividly remember everything. The first person who inspired my decision to join government service was my father, who started as a Bantay Bayan tanod in Marikina, then became barangay secretary, and got elected as a kagawad. I saw him apply the values of discipline and...
[BTS’ V](https://mb.com.ph/2023/3/18/korean-show-jinny-s-kitchen-episode-4-rises-in-ratings-maintains-no-1-spot) , BTS’ J-Hope and ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo copped the first three places in the brand reputation rankings for individual members of K-pop boy bands for March 2023. The Korea Corporate...
K-pop boy band BTS member J-Hope will be enlisting in the military. Big Hit Music, BTS' agency, announced on Feb. 26 that J-Hope has started the process by applying to cancel his enlistment postponement, an option given to BTS that would allow them to postpone their military service until age 30....
They will showcase three classics with modern twists After conquering unthinkable adversities and rising like a victorious phoenix from it all, Ballet Manila, is now on its 25 th edition and on its 27 th year as a dance company. And to mark this significant milestone, the company will bring...
FROM THE MARGINS There is much optimism after news of the economy’s robust growth in the last quarter of 2022 came out. The challenge now is sustaining this and ensuring that growth trickles down to the poor. After all, just a few weeks ago, the SWS reported that 51 percent of Filipino families...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Goddes Hope Oliveros Libiran Goddes Hope Oliveros Libiran Every new year is a chance to start over, to set forth a new beginning. But for the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) family, this wasn’t the case as 2023 began with a bittersweet farewell to one of its pillars:...
'TOL VIEWS Senator Francis Tolentino As we ring in the new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past year and to look ahead to the challenges and opportunities. As your Senator, I am deeply committed to serving the people of this great nation. I am honored to have the opportunity to work...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara According to a recent Pulse Asia survey of 1,200 respondents, some 43 percent said they expected this year’s Christmas to be more prosperous than last year’s, while up to 42 percent believed their holidays would be as prosperous as what they had experienced the...
Today, the start of a new year, we are unified by hope and willing to work toward the same goal – a better economy and a better life for all. Despite the significant increases in the prices of fuel, food, and services, 92 percent of Filipinos said they will face the new year with hope, according...
The early signing of the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in Malacañang is a big deal, House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan said. 4Ps Party-list Rep. ,Marcelino Libanan (Facebook) "Isa pong karangalan ang maimbitahan sa mahalagang kaganapan na ito dahil ngayong araw...
The performers for the annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve celebration on Dec. 31 have been announced. This year, the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve celebration will be held at Times Square in New York City, New Orleans; Los Angeles and Puerto Rico. BTS' J-Hope (left) and TXT (bottom...