San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc. (SMFB), one of the core units of diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation, reported a net income of P18.8 billion in the first half of 2023, the same as its record performance in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
New Bilibid Prisons (MB file photo) Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Sunday, August 6 said he will ask authorities of the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) why they allowed persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to accept food deliveries through online apps like GrabFood and...
Vice President Sara Duterte proposed a P2.37-billion budget for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in 2024, including a P500-million confidential and intelligence fund (CIF), the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) proposed 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) showed. ...
Senators are keen on scrutinizing all requests for confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) under the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, said he will check how and where the proposed CIFs of all...
Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, Inc. (SHDA) strongly backed the review of the housing industry roadmap 2012-2030 to stay current with the ever-evolving landscape of the industry. SHDA Chairman Arlene Keh noted in a statement that the roadmap was initially created for the years 2012...
A silver medal as well as three Medallions for Excellence were awarded to the country's team at the recently-concluded 13th WorldSkills ASEAN Competition held at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Center in Singapore. *(Photo courtesy of TESDA/Manila Bulletin)* According to the Technical...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), on Thursday, August 3, reported that a total of 2,904 laborers in Central Visayas (Region 7) benefitted from its conciliation program dubbed as the Single Entry Approach (SEnA). *(Courtesy of DOLE) * SEnA, according to DOLE, is a form of...
For the fourth consecutive year, Raging Bull Chophouse and Bar at Shangri-La The Fort has claimed the prestigious Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for 2023. This recognition highlights the specialty steakhouse's commitment to providing the finest dining experiences with its quality...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday, Aug. 3 welcomed the Green Economy Program (GEP) which can help the Philippines to deal with climate change problems. (Photo from DOST?Facebook) "They have a Green Environment [Economic Program] funded by the EU (European Union). I...
Confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) under the proposed P5.768-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2024 increased by P120 million, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Thursday, Aug. 3. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman (RTVM screenshot) Budget Secretary Amenah...
First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos with Teresita Sy-Coson at the "Intimate Audrey" exhibit. "Intimate Audrey" is a bespoke exhibition on the life of Audrey Hepburn created by her son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, to celebrate her 90th birthday anniversary. Originally launched in her birth town of Brussels,...
The House plenary. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading the measure allowing a shift of the country’s power generation from the use of coal to natural gas. Garnering 215 affirmative votes during plenary session...
