The bonsais will be on display at Robinson’s Galleria South until June 16. Differently-sized bonsais and uniquely-shaped stones captured the attention of shoppers in Robinsons Mall Galleria South. Curious mall-goers just passing by found themselves staying longer to appreciate a bonsai and...
Travel around Luzon Island is now faster with the operation of several expressways that connect Metro Manila to many parts of the north, east, west, and south of the island. From the country’s first expressways – the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) built in...
KAMPO HENERAL PACIANO RIZAL, Sta. Cruz, Laguna -- Ten fraternity members allegedly involved in hazing rites that resulted in the death of a neophyte were arrested by police in three successive manhunt operations in Kalayaan town, Laguna Police Provincial Office (LPPO) reported on Saturday, June 4....
BIÑAN CITY, Laguna – Two men were arrested in a hot pursuit operation following a robbery hold-up incident in Barangay Canlalay here on Thursday, June 2. Biñan City Police Station identified the suspects as Kenkhannamel Bati, a resident of Sta. Rosa, Laguna, and Eljohn Espeleta, a...
LAGUNA -- Police probers are facing a blank wall on the killing of a police officer in barangay West Talaongan, Cavinti, Laguna on Monday afternoon, May 30. The victim, identified as patrolman Genesis Lucero, who was assigned at Cavinti Municipal Police Station, bore gunshot wounds in the body, and...
Three lucky bettors who purchased their tickets in Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna won the over P43 million jackpot of Lotto 6/42 after Tuesday night’s draw, May 31, according to the Philippines Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The winning combination of...
Freshly harvested ibuli fruits. (Jerome Sagcal) The tree of ibuli ( Cubilia cubili ) is now a protected tree in the town of Pakil, Laguna after the local government approved an ordinance declaring ibuli as the town’s flagship species for conservation. Local residents often call ibuli Pakil’s...
BIÑAN CITY, Laguna – For the first time since the onset of the pandemic, the local government unit (LGU) here opened its 12th Puto Latik Festival 2022 at Plaza Rizal on Sunday, May 15, with Biñanenses able to participate face-to-face . Biñan Puto Latik Festival / MANILA BULLETIN...
Roy Maulawin holds freshly harvested ibuli fruits. (Gilbert Obias) Theresita Payumo, a resident of Pakil, Laguna, recalled how her grandfather used to sell native “chestnuts” called ibuli (Cubilia cubili) when she was younger. They sold ibuli in sacks to a Chinese man who resold the fruits to...
LAGUNA – Two most wanted persons were arrested by the Laguna police in Sta. Cruz town here for 16 counts of human trafficking, a police report said on Friday. Laguna Police acting provincial director, Colonel Cecilio Ison Jr. identified the accused as Johmar Salisod, 21, single, jobless, and...
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) proclaimed reelectionist Ramil L. Hernandez as governor of Laguna on Wednesday, May 11. Hernandez, who garnered 872,378 votes, will be serving his third term as the province's chief executive. The governor defeated former broadcast...
LAGUNA – Governor Ramil Hernandez thanked his constituents for giving him a chance to serve a third term. In a Facebook post on May 10, Hernandez encouraged Lagunenses to set aside political differences and focus on what the province needs. He also promised his constituents that he will not...
