President Marcos has reiterated his call for the Philippines to host the Loss and Damage Fund, stressing that it would symbolize inclusivity given the country's vulnerability to climate change impacts. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy) In the country statement delivered by...
SEC warns vs. 4 unregistered investment platforms By James A. Loyola The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advised the public against dealing with four entities due to their unauthorized solicitation of investments without the necessary license from the Commission. These firms are OctaFX...
Whenever Filipinos want a taste of Japanese flavors, from matcha drinks to a comforting bowl of ramen or a bite of onigiri, a quick trip to FamilyMart can satisfy their craving. The convenience store chain is a haven for anyone passionate about Japanese cuisine. But in Japan, its offerings go...
The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has recently approved on third and final reading a measure that will amend certain provisions of the Philippine Mechanical Engineers Act of 1998, and thus strengthen the...
Sen. Raffy Tulfo called out the presence of discrimination in hiring K to 12 senior high school graduates since most jobs in the country still prioritize college graduates. Sen. Raffy Tulfo proposes the integration of an enterprise-based training program into the senior high curriculum as soon as...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday, Dec. 4, emphasized the Cybersecurity Bureau's plan to establish an additional 15 Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT) by 2024. DICT Secretary Ivan John E. Uy at the Philippine CERT Conference 2023. (DICT...
The Senate Committee on National Defense and Security has included an amendment in the substitute measure proposing reforms in the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension system that would require only new entrants to give contributions for their pension. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada,...
DAVAO CITY – Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte of the first district here has been honored as Honorary Congressman of the Year in the Nation Builders and Mosliv Awards ceremony in Manila on November 30. Sustainable Standards Inc. (SSI) hosted the event to acknowledge and celebrate leaders driving positive...
In the past years, Balenciaga has been making waves online because of its fashion releases and infamous campaigns . Just last month, the Paris-based maison disrupted the fashion scene with its spring 2024 towel skirt , which is priced at $925 (around P51,000). And it seems the brand is not yet...
Whether on the red carpet or the cover of a magazine, trust that Anne Curtis can deliver a killer look. This time, she takes her style domination to the stage for her "Luvanne"concert in California, USA. In her recent post, the Filipino actress shared snaps of her ‘fits in sunny Los Angeles—and...
For this month, our six novels make up a mixed bag of literary delights. One qualifies as a university novel, one comes from one of the acknowledged contemporary masters of the spy thriller genre, and there’s an ambitious blend of Shakespeare and sci-fi. Then, three novels address specific...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. AURELIO B. BALADAD (Ret) The WPS is a battleground of international tensions, where overlapping territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claims have sparked disputes among neighboring nations. Amidst this complex geopolitical landscape, the Philippines is at...
