There’s no point in denying that we live in a world where first impressions are often visual. Thus, beauty has quietly taken its place as an integral part of making a great first impression. It’s not about subscribing to unattainable standards or superficial vanity, but rather about recognizing...
Members of the Philippine Army's 525th Combat Engineer "Forerunner" Battalion and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) hold a water search and rescue (WASAR) training in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. (Photo: Philippine Army) The premier disaster response unit of the Philippine Army (PA) conducted...
Commission on Appointments (CA) logo A new member of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) and three recently-appointed ambassadors will undergo vetting by the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday, Sep. 10, according to Surigao del...
Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. (Facebook) Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. believes that the Philippines can move the needle in terms of economic growth by simply setting up 50,000 password-free Wi-Fi hotspots all...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – Police apprehended 32 wanted individuals in the Cordillera region from August 30 to September 5. The Police Regional Office-Cordillera said the Baguio City Police Office nabbed 11 wanted persons, followed by the Benguet Police Provincial Office (PPO) with nine, Abra...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – Three fishermen from Pangasinan were rescued in the West Philippine Sea in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte on Thursday, September 5. Coast Guard Lt. Senior Grade Joseph Christian Sagun, chief of the Coast Guard unit in Ilocos Norte, identified the three fishermen as...
Senator Loren Legarda has called for a more "humane" living wage for all Filipino workers, as she stressed the disparity between minimum wage and the actual cost of living. Sen. Loren Legarda presides over Thursday’s Finance Subcommittee G hearing, September 5, 2024, on the proposed 2025 budget...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has suspended the sale of several vape brands for possible violation of the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, or vape law. In a statement on Saturday, Sept. 7, the DTI said that affected brands include SHFT Dr. Freeze, Aerogin...
Illustration from Freepik In a corner of a classroom, a young student finds himself looking through a bookshelf. He has already read most of what it has to offer. Bored of going over the recommended readings for his age again, the student starts to look into titles meant for older pupils. Classics...
The Philippine creative industries are a vibrant fusion of tradition and innovation, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage alongside contemporary artistic expression. Spanning music, film, visual arts, and fashion, these industries play a role in the economy while serving as platforms for...
In a previous article in Manila Bulletin , I wrote that the eyes of lifestyle arbiter Chito Vijandre, along with those of his longtime creative and life partner Ricky Toledo, “are a window to the world in all its magnificence and splendor, through eras and epochs.” Chito Vijandre The...
Manila, Philippines – September 6, 2024 – SuperManila Comic Con 2024 is set to be the most anticipated pop culture event in the Philippines this year, bringing together a star-studded lineup of international comic book legends and artists. Scheduled for September 7-8 at The Space, One Ayala,...
