TACLOBAN CITY – A “Libre Sakay” (free ride) app was launched on Monday, March 4, in Borongan City, Eastern Samar in line with the city government's smart city initiative. The app was launched alongside the unveiling of the Smart Technologies Innovation Center at the Eastern Samar State...
The Senate joined the Filipino community on Monday, March 4 in expressing grief over the sudden passing of award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said during the plenary session that the Senate extends its sincerest condolences to the family of Jose. He added...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila called out a Filipino ambassador over his remarks that the “real flashpoint” in the region is the disputed waters in the South China Sea. West Philippine Sea (File Photo from AFP) In a statement posted on its Facebook page on Sunday, March 3, the...
PEACE-MAKER Former United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon visited our country recently where he conferred with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Malacañang and made a historic visit to the Senate, where he delivered a speech. Ban Ki-moon now chairs the Seoul-based Global Green Growth...
SAN JOSE, Batangas – A 56-year-old legislative officer of the municipal government was critically wounded in a shooting incident here on Monday morning, February 26. AFRITADO'S bullet-riddled SUV (Photo via Danny Estacio) Police identified the victim as Ronald Afritado, Local...
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the thrift banking arm of the Ty family, reported a 23 percent improvement in net income to a record-high P4.53 billion last year from P3.68 billion in 2022 due to higher revenues. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank said this...
(MANILA BULLETIN) A measure filed in the 19th Congress seeks to prohibit the Filipino dubbing of English language movies and television programs, and instead promotes the use of Filipino subtitles. Negros Occidental 3rd district Rep. Jose...
PEACE-MAKER We are saddened by the recent passing of our dear friend and one of the Philippines’ most accomplished diplomats, Lauro Baja Jr., who served our country with great distinction as Foreign Affairs Undersecretary, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and Ambassador to various...
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – The Police Regional Office-3 has launched a program to reduce crime incidents in Central Luzon. Dubbed Quick Dial Quick Response, PRO3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr. said it is considered the latest anti-criminality strategy which...
The Archdiocese of Cebu, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, addressed the issue regarding the four donated 19th-century pulpit panels currently in the possession of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP). The National Museum of the Philippines on Feb. 13 receives 19th-century panels depicting the founder...
PEACE-MAKER The Manila Bulletin celebrated its 124th anniversary last Feb. 15, where it launched the “Newsmakers of the Year Award,” honoring organizations and individuals who, in the words of the media giant’s president, Emilio C. Yap III, “not only captured the nation’s imagination, but...
While Filipinos celebrate romantic love on Valentine's Day, Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula took the opportunity to preach about a different kind of love—God's enduring love. Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula (Manila Bulletin photo) Speaking during a mass at the...
