Chic, fun, and full of wonder—that’s how luxury retailer Rustan’s envisions the summer season. To fully invite everyone to get lost in the moment and make the most of the sunny days, it launched its latest campaign, dubbed “Moments of Summer,” with a cruise-inspired party at Rustan’s...
Chinese designer toy giant Pop Mart International Group is eyeing expansion in the Philippines as part of its broader push into Southeast Asia, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a statement on Tuesday, April 22, the DTI said it facilitated the Manila visit of Pop Mart...
Economic vulnerability, particularly poverty, remains the primary cause why many Filipino children become victims of sexual abuse and exploitation, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said. In its human rights situation report, the CHR highlighted the alarming rise in online sexual abuse and...
President Marcos has recognized the need to have a strong mechanism to combat misinformation and disinformation in the country in light of rapidly evolving digital technologies. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) He, however, said that the government's effort...
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church and the first pontiff from Latin America, passed away peacefully in the Vatican early this morning at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed his death in an official statement, noting that he died surrounded by close aides and in the presence...
You can’t go wrong with these three novels. They’re well written, and encompass a broad range of topics and genres. Happy summer reading! "And He Shall Appear" by Kate Van Der Borgh Set in the hallowed halls of Cambridge University, where Van Der Borgh studied Music, this novel is a...
Many Filipinos have heard about myo-inositol – a vitamin-like supplement often touted to tame hormonal acne and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) related breakouts. It’s easy to see the appeal: as a natural insulin sensitizer, myo-inositol can help rebalance hormones and even reduce oily...
REST IN PEACE Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter's Basilica during Easter Pope Francis has died, but his legacy will live on. Here are three lessons the pope has advocated over the years that we can look back on while we mourn for his passing. Acceptance of...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has successfully facilitated the employment of 3,572 jobseekers through 128 job fairs conducted nationwide from January to early April this year. In a statement, DOLE Assistant Secretary Patrick Patriwirawan Jr. reported that 244,000 job vacancies were...
We live in a broken world. Unpleasant experiences may happen anytime, whether it is a consequence of our own doing or an effect of other people’s choices, actions, or words. As much as we want to avoid stress, conflict, and disappointments in life, our world is imperfect. Each individual...
CLINICAL MATTERS COVID-19 was a watershed moment for the world. Whole countries were shut down by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and millions of people died despite all the advances in modern medicine. It was the first pandemic to play out in real time on mainstream and social media, and it was the...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – Police Regional Office 4-A Director Police Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth T. Lucas reported on Monday that the Holy Week or Semana Santa in the Calabarzon region was generally peaceful. Lucas said 5,980 police personnel and 749 force multipliers from the Armed Forces of the...
