Volkswagen adds yet another SUV to its lineup in the form of the Tharu, named after the an ethnic tribe indigenous to the Terai in southern Nepal and northern India. The Tharu is a compact crossover that slots above the T-Cross and takes the place of the Tiguan. The Tharu is hard to miss thanks to...
Mazda hopes to expand its SUV offerings with the unveiling of the first-ever CX-90. Built on Mazda’s Large Product Platform, the designers took full advantage of its size to make it sleek, with crafted curves whose look changes in light and shadow. It comes with tasteful amounts of chrome give it...
The University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) on Thursday, Oct. 5, announced its new chancellor, Dr. Michael L. Tee. Photo credit to UPM Tee was UP Manila’s Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development before the UP Board of Regents appointed him as the new UP Manila Chancellor. His appointment...
The Ambassador of Israel, His Excellency Ilan Fluss welcomes guests and introduces the Rosh Hashannah. Also in photo is Wilson Lee Flores of Kamuning Bakery, host of the Pandesal Forum. (Badette Cunanan) Rosh Hashanah is one of the most meaningful public holidays in Israel. It marks the...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the five-year Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC 2023-2028) that will enhance and protect the rights and privileges of the country's elderly citizens. PPASC was launched by the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) last...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) should have used its funding for market study and research for their rebranding campaign prior to the launch of its controversial “Love the Philippines” promotional video. Sen. Nancy Binay pointed this out at she questioned the DOT’s request for...
The Sy siblings’ flagship SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) is expecting that its portfolio investments will account for more than 10 percent of overall earnings in the medium term. The firm’s investments are in integrated resorts through Belle Corporation, in copper mining through Atlas...
The recurrence of gas supply restriction from the Malampaya field has triggered another round of shutdown for the 414-megawatt San Gabriel power plant of First Gen Corporation, according to sources from the company. The gas being fed to the San Gabriel power plant of the Lopez group is drawn from...
BATANGAS CITY – The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines led by Ambassador Ilan Fluss launched an innovation exhibit entitled “From Israel to Batangas: Exploring Innovation Together (Laurel Legacy Lecture)” at the Lyceum of the Philippines (LPU) main campus here on Monday, October 2. Fluss...
Korean mystery-thriller author Jeong Youjeong is coming to Manila for the "Meet the Mentor: K-Novelist Book Talk Show" organized by the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines. The "Meet the Mentor: K-Novelist Book Talk Show" will also feature the "K-Lit: Turning Pages of Korea", a Korean...
Academics from various universities trooped to the Senate on Monday, Oct. 2, to call for more funds for the education sector days before this year’s celebration of World Teachers’ Day (WTD) on Oct. 5. (Photo from ACT Philippines) “The World Teachers Day will be celebrated around the...
A group of education workers on Sunday, Oct. 1, called for the abolition of confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) and to rechannel the funds to education and other basic services. (MARK BALMORES / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “Habang naghihingalo ang kalagayan ng ating mga pampublikong...
