Recognizing the impact of bullying on students’ academic performance and overall well-being, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13, that the Department of Education (DepEd) would monitor schools to ensure strict compliance with anti-bullying policies. (DepEd / MB Visual...
AXA has named Ayman Kandil as the new president and chief executive officer for its local unit, effective Oct. 1, 2024. Ayman Kandil Kandil replaces outgoing AXA Philippines President and CEO Bernardo Serrano who will take a new role within the AXA Group after two years in Manila....
Cement producer Holcim Philippines said the company is ramping up efforts to make its La Union plant more environmentally friendly and efficient. Nicolas George, Holcim Philippines president and chief executive officer, said the company plans to invest P370 million in new facilities to...
Warner Music Philippines’ “We Play Here” is back, this time with a new set of amazing artists and exciting activities that fans and music enthusiasts can’t miss. “We Play Here” is a series of unique music experiences designed to bring local and international Warner Music Group artists...
Those that rely on their vehicles for their family or business can breath a sigh of relief as Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has launched a comprehensive Typhoon Assistance Program to aid vehicle owners impacted by the recent Typhoon Carina. This initiative emphasizes Isuzu’s dedication to...
The Philippines tops the list of countries with the highest disaster risk, thus building our capacity to respond, bounce back, and adapt to intensifying climate impacts is a nationwide priority and shared responsibility. “Any program that aims to build climate resilience requires strong...
The local unit of Japan Tobacco International (JTI) said the cigarette company would streamline operations and enhance working conditions across all its branches nationwide. In a statement, JTI Philippines said that its 38 branches in the country will undergo facelift, beginning with its new...
Consumers will have a few more pesos to spend on their other basic needs this week, as fuel prices will be on significant rollback to the tune of P2.45 per liter for gasoline; and P1.90 per liter for diesel products. Kerosene, which is the other commodity in the triumvirate of weekly price...
Jaime Cura With decades of expertise in the property market, Jaime Cura stands as a towering figure, blending wisdom, experience, and forward-thinking vision. As vice-chairman of the RGV Group of Companies, chairman and president of Neo Calapan Realty Corporation, and CEO of the Chamber of Real...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, August 11 renewed his call for the Chinese government to immediately stop its aggression against the Philippines. Estrada made the appeal after the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) accused China’s air force of...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos said the public can now access 66,000 books from Malacañang that were restored by the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) and stored at its newly inaugurated Permanent Gallery. BOOKS FOR ALL — First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos speaks at the inauguration of the...
Cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to the southwest monsoon (habagat) were expected on Saturday, Aug. 10, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau...
