Explore the natural beauty of the Philippines through ‘Natural Heritage in Focus: The Philippine Flora and Fauna’ art exhibit Last Sunday, May 22, the world celebrated International Day for Biological Diversity, which promoted understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. Locally, the...
Turning defeat into triumph In the Philippines, the month of May is known for the celebration of the Flores de Mayo. During that time, different parts of the country held their own Santacruzan, where Filipinas don their best garb while under floral arches in a procession that pays homage to the...
Calling all artists! Here’s your chance to be part of ArtFairPH/Residencies 2022 After the success of its run last March , Art Fair Philippines is back and is searching for new artists to be part of its ArtFairPH/Residencies 2022. It is an artist residency program project of Art Fair Philippines...
Presumptive President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. would get P5.086 trillion national budget for 2023, almost a reenactment of the 2022 national budget of P5.024 trillion. The inter-agency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) approved on Tuesday, May 24, the proposed appropriations next...
New exhibitions await! Metro Manila is blessed to have a number of museums. Each city has its own space dedicated to showcasing curated art and historical pieces to educate citizens while taking them on a unique cultural experience. One of the must-visit spots in Makati City, for instance, is Ayala...
Visual artist Jadie Regala Pasaylo presents the ‘Declining Woman’ Right after the 2022 elections, social media went a buzz over the sighting of a famous painting. At the center of the conversation is Pablo Picasso’s “ Femme Couchee VI (Reclining Woman VI)” seen in the living room of...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is coming out with a list of equities, bonds, funds and other securities in which Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) funds may be invested. The Commission on May 17 released for public comment the proposed Rules on Qualified and/or Eligible...
The amalgamation of words and visuals “What happens when a highly detailed, realistic setting is invaded by something too strange to believe?” author Matthew Strecher asks. What he is describing is the novel genre magical realism, a style known for blurring the lines between fantasy and...
A medical worker prepares a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, the United States, June 18, 2021. (Xinhua/ FILE/ MANILA BULLETIN) More than 40 million individuals who are already eligible for Covid-19 booster shots have yet to receive additional...
FDA The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers have yet to submit their emergency use authorization (EUA) application for their respective vaccines to be used as booster shots for children under five to 11 years old. “Sa ngayon po kasi wala pang nagaapply o...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has fired back at critics of the rice tariffication law (RTL), noting that contrary to claims, the reform helped both farmers and consumers since its enactment. In a statement, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua said that...
A team from the Quirino State University (QSU) made a significant move to address the shrinking population and the continued threat to native trees by rapidly multiplying high-quality planting stocks of native tree species in the region. For. Benabise and his team in one of Quirino's native forest,...
