The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country’s tourism industry consumed more water and energy last year than the previous year. However, the consumption levels still fall short of pre-pandemic figures, indicating that the industry is still working to fully regain its...
Vice President Sara Duterte (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House of Representatives members have highlighted the alleged misuse of P375 million worth of confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) on the part of the Office of the Vice President...
IYCRMM These three novels are fine examples of bringing AI, the magic of words, and linguistic puzzles into the mystery/thriller conversation. In the Blink of An Eye by Jo Callaghan Winner of the John Creasy New Blood Dagger Award 2024, this first novel from Callaghan deftly explores the scenario...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registration of Boracay Capital Holdings Inc. after it was found to be offering securities to the public without the necessary licenses from the Commission. In an order dated Sept. 4, 2024, the SEC Enforcement and Investor...
In a record-breaking haul, the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) Task Force Kalasag (TFK), in collaboration with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), seized nearly P94 million worth of automotive-related products from a warehouse in Quezon City. In a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 18,...
Six Filipino brands secured over 100 trade leads during the Philippines’ first participation in the franchising and business Expo in Melbourne, Australia, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. The DTI reported that Avocadoria, BENCH, The Cabalen Group, Miguelitos Ice Cream, Oryspa, and...
OF TREES AND FOREST The hardest part of any journey is the first step. This is true in every aspect of life: Your baby’s first step; your first bike ride without anyone helping you; your first date; your first day in school. It is terrifying simply because of our fear of the unknown and...
Aboitiz-led UnionBank of the Philippines has landed among the world's top issuers of digital bonds, according to the ranking of economic think tank Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF). In the OMFIF Digital Monetary Institute's Digital Assets 2024 report launched on Sept. 17...
It’s time for all your favorite Christmas traditions to shine brighter with a sprinkle of magic during “A Disney Christmas” at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort from Nov. 15, 2024 to Jan. 1, 2025. This year, the world’s first and largest Frozen -themed land, World of Frozen, is set to host its...
The plenary hall of the House of Representatives (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has terminated the 2025 budget debates for the Department of Finance (DOF), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), and the...
REVOLUTIONARY ICON Prince made waves in the music and film industry through his film and the soundtrack named after it, Purple Rain Although it has been a decade since his passing, Prince continues to be a global icon when it comes to the legacy his music left behind. To this day, Purple Rain...
