Before the 1800s, plant-based diet was known as the Pythagorean Diet. It was named after the Greek philosopher Pythagoras who extolled the health benefits of vegetarian diet, as well as taught that it is immoral to slaughter animals. He and his followers adhered to a simple diet of bread,...
The sudden increase in Covid-19 cases in Singapore two weeks ago gave rise to the usual over-the-top reactions in social media. This was further fueled by a subsequent modest uptick in the number of local Covid-19 cases, albeit mostly mild. Panicked and hysterical posts were once again all over the...
Vice President Sara Duterte Despite consecutive declines in her satisfaction and trust ratings for the second month in a row, Vice President Sara Duterte maintained the highest satisfaction and trust ratings among top government officials this month. Based on survey results released on Thursday,...
“For the first time in the country, these once-dispersed gold objects have finally come together in the exhibition,” proudly said Mariles Gustilo, senior director of Ayala Museum. Through the collective efforts of the museum and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the joint exhibit titled “Reuniting...
Huawei has made a big splash in the industry with the release of its latest smartphones, the Pura 70 Series. With several hardware and software improvements, the Huawei Pura 70 Series stands out, especially for its camera capabilities. Designed for those who seek to capture the world’s fleeting...
Stepping inside a Crate and Barrel store evokes a distinct feeling—one that exudes calmness, refinement, and, most of all, design inspiration. Each step transforms the inviting space into a landscape of contemporary comfort, where every piece of furniture tells a story. The season's highlight,...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Some TikToks say it all. To afford a rare McLaren 620R, worth at least $280,000 or more than ₱16 million, one should get used to living in a farm and running a piggery business. Prepare to live a simple life, grow with your father’s workers and yes, do homeschooling....
Club Lokal When: June 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Seltsam, Rooftop, Gervacia Building, 152 Amorsolo St., Legazpi Village, Makati City Club Kalee is celebrating its second birthday with a special pop-up spotlighting local fashion. Its Club Lokal event will feature 16 brands with pieces perfect...
Sen. Grace Poe hailed the recent addition of newly accredited players for motorcycle taxis through the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Motorcycle taxis wait for new passengers along EDSA in Mandaluyong City on Friday, May 3. The Land Transportation Franchising and...
OF TREES AND FOREST The recent political rigodón in the Senate brought back memories from my time as a legislator. As my readers probably know, beginning 1992 I was a member of the House of Representatives, later on becoming its speaker. I was also fortunate to have been given the mandate...
DTI Assistant Secretary Amanda Nograles answering questions from reporters in Makati City (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Vape products that are unable to register for a Philippine Standard (PS) license or an Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) will no...
National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the government should avoid giving subsidies to oil and power sectors as it would only benefit the rich. Balisacan told reporters on the sidelines of the Philippine Economic Briefing that subsidies should be aimed...
