Marching bands led by baton twirling majorettes, the parade of floats, and a concert of brass bands marked the eve of the feast of the Immaculate Conception in Antipolo City on Saturday, Dec. 7. The sidewalks along major streets near the Antipolo Cathedral were filled with people as they watched...
Every December, the Philippines observes National Volunteer Month (NVM), a time to honor the selfless contributions of individuals and groups who dedicate their time and effort to uplift communities. Volunteering embodies the bayanihan spirit — a cornerstone of Filipino culture...
The cultural traditions, enriched by the innate artistry and craftsmanship of its people that are still being practiced in Cainta, Rizal, live on in the Sumbingtik Festival 2024. The town government’s holding of the annual grand float parade which is part of the Sumbingtik Festival 2024, coined...
Almost unnoticed – coming after the sixth strong cyclone in a month had left the country’s area of responsibility, and the House hearings on confidential funds and the previous administration’s drug war –was the approval on third and final reading of House Bill No 10985. The proposed...
The Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum 2024 Day 2 speakers and panelists for the morning session include (from left) Environmental and Energy Engineering Group of the UP Institute of Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Ma. Brida Lea D. Diola, Ascott CARES PH Sustainability Champion and...
It’s easy to feel frustrated and point fingers when facing abnormal weather patterns, especially in the disaster-stricken Philippines, where calamities swing by like unwanted visitors who frequent poor communities. Lest we forget, developing nations suffer the most from rich countries'...
At least 25 families were displaced in three flood-hit communities due to Super Typhoon Pepito in Binangonan, Rizal, as of Sunday afternoon, November 17. A post on the Facebook page of Barangay Bilibiran in Binangonan shows some residents getting ready for evacuation, Sunday morning, Nov. 17. Some...
Road safety continues to be a major concern of countries around the world. Initiatives to cut the number of road deaths and injuries are led by the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety which aims to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50 percent by 2030. The...
Talks on sustainability and climate change have shifted from a peripheral discussion to the very core of global discourse. In the Philippines, major corporations, organizations, and the government continuously take action for sustainability and push for efforts to educate people on how they can...
Manila Buletin Executive Vice President and Publisher Herminio "Sonny" Coloma Jr. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Buletin (MB) Executive Vice President and Publisher Herminio "Sonny" Coloma Jr. underscored the importance of...
The celebration for Tanay, Rizal’s 418 th founding anniversary kicked off with activities showcasing the town’s culture, arts and nature on Nov. 8, Friday. On Friday morning, a zumba session participated in by residents from the town's villages was held at the plaza followed by a...
Starting on Tuesday, November 5, some parts of Antipolo City and Cainta will have no water for up to eight hours as a result of the line maintenance activities by Manila Water. Portions of Antipolo City’s Barangay Mayamot, (including Summerville Subdivision, Oro Vista Royale, Far East Asia,...
