2023 was a golden year for EJ Obiena, having achieved numerous international accolades that made him the second best pole vaulter in the world. The Tondo native stood tallest among the rest of the Filipino athletes last year after becoming the first Filipino to earn a qualifying berth to the...
The Filipinas’ rise to the world rankings was not an overnight success nor was it made up of handed opportunities. It was slow and painful, and every minute had to be earned. In 2023, the Philippine women’s national football team was one of the busiest squads, which it fittingly concluded with...
Year 2023 was a banner season for Philippine basketball. Not only that the world’s biggest basketball tournament came back to the country after 45 years, but the Filipino cagers were also hailed as Asia's best in the Hangzhou Games. The 2023 FIBA World Cup hosting and the Asian Games gold medal...
From entertaining thoughts of walking away from the game to discovering a new purpose in life after being declared cancer-free, Barangay Ginebra guard LA Tenorio certainly had time for a lot of reflection during an agonizing battle against the deadly disease. The veteran player was diagnosed with...
Filipina jiu-jitsu fighters made 2023 a lasting memory after stamping class in their respective tournaments, with the two-gold medal haul in the 19th Asian Games ranking high on the list of achievements in this fruitful year. Annie Ramirez Meggie Ochoa and Annie Ramirez shone brightly in the...
Manila Bulletin, its columnists, photographer and video team were the recipients of awards strengthening the media organization’s position in the industry as a reliable source of news and opinions. Gawad Lasallianeta 2024 Most Outstanding Digital Broadsheet trophy It was the recipient of the...
The attention of the people was once again riveted on the renewed push for Charter change as lawmakers both in the Senate and House of Representatives struggled to have the upper hand in navigating the discussions on amending the 1987 Constitution. This started after reports of signatures being...
Rarely does one of these dragging, protracted hearings in aid of legislation ever result to a tangible benefit to the common Filipino. But that’s exactly what happened after the House of Representatives sought to get to the bottom of overpriced local onions in February 2023. Upon the order of...
In the fast-evolving world of technology, we rely on newsmakers to keep us informed, challenge the norm and drive change. These newsmakers are shaping our future. Health wearables and devices Regarding wearables, almost all leading brands in the wearable technology market have developed smartwatch...
She’s gone but certainly not forgotten as the legacy left by Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan "Toots” Ople continues to live on in the response approaches and the policy-making to ensure the welfare of the overseas Filipino workers around the world. Three of the prominent battles...
The Manila Bulletin showcased two major events in 2023 that united the nation’s vibrant artistic community. HATCH, featuring collaboratively crafted Easter eggs by renowned Filipino artists, took center stage at the Manila Hotel’s Grand Lobby last April 2023. The second event, Manila Bulletin...
The Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), which started in June 2017, is a comprehensive plan of the national government aimed at transforming the public transportation in the Philippines into reliable, climate-friendly and at par with global standards in ensuring the safety and...
