FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES When someone on Facebook Messenger informed Andrew (not his real name) that he was eligible for a ₱100,000 loan from a government organization, he was excited. The interest seemed reasonable — ₱10,000 payable over 10 months. However, the loan agent explained that Andrew...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Holy Week is the cornerstone of the Catholic year, a solemn and sacred period leading to the joyous celebration of Easter. For us Catholics, it's a time to retrace the final steps of Jesus’ life, contemplating his suffering, sacrifice, and ultimate triumph over death....
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Summer is here, and with it comes the excitement of planning those long-awaited vacation. Unfortunately, scammers are always ready to exploit eager travelers. As the lure of exotic destinations and the promise of budget-friendly holidays tempt many, vacation scams have...
Art in the Park, one of the most anticipated art events, returns this year. Here are all the details you need to know. Date and venue It’s happening on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the Jaime Velasquez park in Makati City from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Entrance to the fair is free for all. Art in the...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Reflecting on my journey in tech journalism, it's clear how much the landscape has evolved since I was appointed the TechNews Editor of the Manila Bulletin. At that time, I believed I had reached the peak of my career. However, technology, ever-pervasive and constantly...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES I used to worry about my son. His eyes were always glued to his phone or laptop. He’d zone out, ignoring conversations and missing the world right before him. It felt like an invisible wall between us, built of pixels and notifications. When Abba’s Orchard School announced...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco arrived here on Tuesday, February 27, to launch the agency’s Philippine Experience Program (PEP): Culture, Heritage and Art Caravan in Western Mindanao. MAYOR John Dalipe hosts a fiesta lunch at Santa Cruz Island for...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Imagine a world where you can send money to your friend in Europe, purchase a collectible online from a seller in Japan, or even contribute to a charitable cause for the typhoon victims in Mindanao instantly, securely, and without the need for banks or government oversight....
FROM BEEPER TO BYTES My life revolves around digital fortresses and the relentless blocking of those who want to tear them down. As a cybersecurity analyst and senior technology editor of the Manila Bulletin, I imagine myself as a sentinel in a constantly evolving battle, protecting sensitive data...
Metals pose a formidable challenge as a medium for artwork due to their hardness. However, an artist in Bacoor, Cavite, challenges this notion, showcasing how these raw materials can be shaped into captivating artworks as home decor. Nixxio Luarca Castrillo, 53, a sculptor, artist, and designer,...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A group of artists headed by Paul Eric Roca, a cartoonist of the Manila Bulletin, will hold an art summit dubbed Kamalayan Artist's Initiative Art Summit from Thursday, February 22, to Saturday, February 24, in a popular mall here. Roca said that the event aims to bring...
The Art Directors Guild (ADG) announced the winners of the 28th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards held on Feb. 10 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom, Ovation Hollywood. For Excellence in Production Design in a Feature Film awards categories, Ruth De Jong won the Period Feature Film award...
