House of Representatives (PPAB) With 268 affirmative votes and just one abstention, the House bill pursuing an increase in disability pensions for military veterans and their dependents has been approved on third and final reading. Passed during plenary session Monday, May 22 was House Bill (HB)...
By Heidi Binghay Melodramatic Tempo, 72” x 38” Her latest collection of abstract paintings shows her signature bold, bright colors on every square centimeter of the canvas. Her works have been described as vibrant and exuberant, evoking feelings of happiness and cheer. It’s no surprise....
(MANILA BULLETIN) The measure seeking to grant poor job applicants a 20 percent discount when paying fees and charges for certain government certificates and clearances has been given final approval by the House of Representatives. Garnering a total of 270 affirmative votes during plenary session...
The Central Post Office Building in Manila, was a beautiful and historic building. It was built in the early 1900s, and since then, its striking neoclassical architecture was a monument to the Filipino progress in history. The Post Office Building has survived a world war, but on May 22, 2023, a...
(Unsplash) The House of Representatives has unanimously approved House Bill (HB) No.8009, which seeks to define electronic or online violence against women and their children. A total of 272 House members voted in favor of the measure's third and final reading passage during plenary session Monday...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) A House measure providing for a 30-year national infrastructure program from 2023 up to 2052 was overwhelmingly passed on third and final reading Monday, May 22. Garnering 254 affirmative votes during plenary session was House Bill (HB)...
The Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) announced on Monday, May 22 that it will not charge first-time jobseekers when acquiring National Certificates (NCs), Certification, Authentication and Verification (CAV), and Certificates of Competencies (CoCs). "First-time job seekers...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the bill that seeks to institutionalize the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) project of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The bill seeks to ensure there is continued funding for the benefit of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)....
The highly anticipated sequel to "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," is opening in Philippine cinemas on May 31. In the sequel, Miles Morales will meet a team of Spider-People from different universes. Get to know the Spider-People you'll meet in the sequel:...
On May 22, 2023, a massive fire broke out at the Manila Central Post Office. The fire, which started at around 11:45 p.m., quickly spread through the building and was not brought under control until more than seven hours later. The fire caused extensive damage to the building, destroying much of its...
“A cluster of toys signifies lots of things besides being a very exciting subject for still life. I like painting details and textures of subjects in paintings,” confesses Filipino painter and art teacher Fernando Sena, an artist who has discovered a captivating world within the vibrant hues...
The exhibition will be held at COLLAB Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts on June 3 at 5 p.m. Gonzalez’ grand exhibition follows a string of international sold out shows in the US and Japan. Manila Art Show presents opportunities for the Filipino public, art collectors, and the media...
