At lest 15 sections of national roads are not passable due to flooding, landslides and other adverse effects of the tropical storm "Maring", the Department of Public Works and Highways disclosed on Tuesday, Oct 12. Based on its report, the DPWH-Bureau of Maintenance (DPWH-BOM) has identified the...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said it has no discrimination in extending assistance to all workers who have been affected by the ongoing pandemic. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the program also includies members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or...
Brillante Ma. Mendoza’s film competes in the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival It was the first time this pandemic that we attended a special film preview “physically” in a private home theater by Cannes winner Brillante Ma. Mendoza. His film, Resbak (Payback) produced by Cignal TV,...
To you we surrender Kristine Lim was at rock bottom. Her life was in a series of defeat and the falling never seemed to end, but as she stumbled deep into the darkness, her faith lifted her back up and gave her the inspiration to create hope through her art and her current exhibition “Soar.”...
The young actor shows that he can be the candy man Timothée Chalamet gives a sweet preview of the upcoming movie “Wonka” with a photo of him dressed as the young candy maker Willy Wonka. Timothée Chalamet as young Willy Wonka Released on Instagram on Oct. 10, 2021, the 25-year-old Hollywood...
Over 50 special home furnishings and statement pieces can be found at the auction Ever since its establishment in 2017, Torto and Meryll Canga’s Mr. Chair has been the go-to place for vintage modern furniture and accessories. What started out as a hobby became a passion project that helps...
Finding Answers Former Senator Atty. Joey D. Lina That the Nobel Peace Prize, arguably the world’s most prestigious award, was finally given to a Filipino is certainly stunning. After 120 years of existence, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to bestow the highest honor to journalist Maria...
National Scientist Dr. Ramon C. Barba has died at the age of 82. National Scientist Ramon Barba (NAST PHL website) This was confirmed by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña to the Manila Bulletin on Monday, Oct. 11. Barba died on Sunday, Oct. 10....
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Monday, Octorber 11, said solutions to address the hunger and joblessness brought by the pandemic should be the focus in the upcoming elections and not political colors. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) “Our problem is not...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is set to build more training centers nationwide as it forged partnerships with local stakeholders in the provinces. (TESDA / MANILA BULLETIN) TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña led the groundbreaking ceremnony of the Provincial Training...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) unveiled Monday, Oct. 11, five new projects that will help the country cope up with the new normal in food processing, food security, and agricultural production and extension. (DOST-Calabarzon) The...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the P15.46 billion shares-for-asset swap between AREIT Inc. (AREIT), the pioneer real estate investment trust (REIT) in the Philippines, and its sponsor company Ayala Land Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, AREIT said the SEC...
