Literacy is a fundamental human right. It is a foundation for people to acquire broader knowledge and skills to enable them to seek more opportunities to have better lives. Most people may think literacy is a fading problem because worldwide, governments have strengthened education programs...
The Rizal provincial government has suspended classes for Monday, September 2, due to Tropical Storm Enteng. Rizal Governor Nina Ynares announced the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels for both public and private schools in the entire province. The governor said schools may shift to...
There will be no water in some areas of Rizal province from Sept. 2 to 5 due to Manila Water’s maintenance works. In Cainta, Rizal, the water service interruption will start at 10 p.m. on September 2, Monday until 4 a.m. on September 3. Tuesday. On September 3, Tuesday, beginning 10 p.m. until 4...
The old Filipino practice of buying in small portions has started to appear in many sari-sari stores, this time pushing the concept of Zero Waste further with refilling stations where buyers bring reusable containers for their purchases. Known as “tingi” (buying in small portions), the practice...
DAVAO CITY – Over 400 artists and aspiring artists from various areas in Mindanao joined the Davao leg of the Manila Bulletin Sketchfest 2024 at the activity center of the SM City Davao Annex here on Saturday, August 31. WINNERS of the Manila Bulletin Sketchfest 2024 in Davao City pose during the...
Two events related to government initiatives to establish a network of bike lanes and encourage more people to choose biking for mobility happened on Aug. 29. First, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that it is seeking a bigger budget of ₱2.59 billion to fund additional bike...
British Paralympian Helene Raynsford holds the Paralympic Torch during the flame lighting ceremony in Stoke Mandeville, widely considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, England, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP) PARIS (AP) — Being the follow-up act to the Paris Olympics is no easy...
Due to its aggressive breastfeeding awareness campaign, the municipal government of Binangonan received two awards from the Department of Health (DOH). Mayor Cesar Ynares said the initiative of the municipal government in its awareness campaign on breastfeeding has finally paid off as the...
The collection of approximately 1,500 tons of garbage following Typhoon Carina once again highlighted the country’s current waste management crisis. And the garbage collected was just in Metro Manila alone. Despite the mandates of Republic Act 9003, which requires all barangays to establish their...
The body of slain PWD Christian A. Maputol was found inside a sack with multiple stab wounds and floating in the river in Paenaan, Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City on August 17, 2024. (Photo from the Facebook page of Cristy Maputol Tejano) The mother of a slain person with disability (PWD)...
With 2023 marked as the hottest year on record, the growing impact of human activity on our environment has become impossible to ignore. Asia, known for its vulnerability to natural disasters, is experiencing the effects more intensely than ever, according to a report from the World Meteorological...
I cried tears of joy and pride when I watched Carlos Yulo perform with the courage, grace, and power of a true champion to clinch the gold medal in the floor exercise. My heart almost melted when I saw pole vaulter EJ Obiena miss taking the bronze medal by a jump. I was saddened by the early exit...
