By Maja Corbita A fur mom who went viral last December earned praise for risking her life to save her two dogs from a fire that broke out in Brgy. Guizo, Mandaue City, Cebu. Ei Mei Lee Chiu-Maningo, a stay-in worker, was inside a three-story commercial building when the blaze started on Dec. 10,...
By Justen Anduyo Carabaos are a unique type of swamp water buffalo found in the Philippines. Known as the “farmer’s best friend,” they play a vital role in agriculture. Beyond their strength, they embody values many can relate to—hard work, patience, and perseverance. Like humans,...
By Iane Macasieb In a quiet tattoo studio in Pasig City, Angelo Frederico Jocson lets his art do the talking. A Deaf tattoo artist, he proves that creativity does not need sound to be powerful. His work speaks loudly—through ink, precision, and passion. Each design etched onto his clients’...
The Manila Bulletin officially marked its 126th anniversary on Monday, February 2, with a grand celebration at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel. The event brought together a distinguished assembly of the country’s leaders, including First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Chief Justice Alexander...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has credited his constituents as the driving force behind his push for good governance. In his video message after he was recognized by the Manila Bulletin on its 126th anniversary on Feb. 2 as one of the 2026 Newsmakers awardees, Sotto thanked Pasigueños for the trust...
At the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, the Toyota Group surprised the world with several announcements. Perhaps the most headline worthy was the announcement that the Century brand, formerly exclusive to Japanese car buyers, was going global. With a new luxury marque under Toyota’s wing, many asked...
Though often overlooked, the Philippines actually has a rich pool of talent when it comes to the automotive field. Even more inspiring is the fact that our future in the field may be even brighter as student engineers are proudly raising the flag of the country when it comes to international...
The automotive industry in the Philippine industry continues to grow. It’s certainly hard to ignore with the number of new brands that entered the country in just the past few years. However, another aspect that needs to grow too is the pool of auto technicians required to service all of these...
For much of its history, Manila Bulletin has not only reported events as they happen, but also followed how people and institutions work through long-standing challenges. Its pages have carried accounts of families rebuilding, communities learning new skills, and young people trying to build more...
For Ramon De Leon, the scent of morning coffee remains incomplete without the tactile friction of the Manila Bulletin. Despite long-standing predictions of a shift away from traditional media, the Chairman of Pac-Atlantic Group still begins his day by scanning a physical broadsheet. It is a habit...
Who knew that helping a friend find her way to a finance job application on Mabini Street could launch a long-term career in fiscal management? For Maria Teresa Habitan, that chance act was the first of many “happy accidents” that would shape her rise to veteran status. Habitan first stepped...
Carlos Aboitiz Chief Corporate Services Officer Aboitiz Power Corp. It is evident that the dissemination and consumption of publicly-relevant information have shifted dramatically since the advent of social media. This transformation continues to accelerate alongside advancements in AI and the...
