Teachers ' groups on Saturday, May 10, voiced strong criticism over the recent increase in poll honoraria, calling it a "recycled" measure that fails to address the real needs of educators. In separate statements, the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) and the Alliance of Concerned Teachers...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, May 10, announced that a combination of easterlies and a frontal system will bring rain showers and thunderstorms to parts of the Philippines this weekend. MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN/ FILE ...
The Philippines has recorded its first successful open fetal surgery for myelomeningocele, with the procedure carried out by specialists at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC), the hospital announced. In a statement, PCMC said the groundbreaking procedure was conducted on March 26 on...
Mall vacancy is projected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year as foreign retail brands strive to capture the interest of a populace that still prefers shopping inside physical malls, according to a report by property advisory firm Colliers. In its first quarter Metro Manila retail report,...
The 2nd International Machinery, Tools & Accessories Philippines (IMTAP 2025) and 3rd Philippine Subcon & Manufacturers Exhibition (PSMEX 2025) officially opened on May 8, 2025, with a well-attended and high-energy ceremony at the Lobby of Hall A, World Trade Center Metro Manila. The event welcomed...
Taipan Lucio Tan’s LT Group Inc. is infusing a total of ₱3.5 billion into subsidiary Eton Properties Philippines, Inc. (EPPI) and its residential unit Eton City Inc. (ECI) to fund their growth initiatives. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, LTG said its management has finalized...
Netflix Philippines’ social series, Bida/B!da , continues on its YouTube channel with a new set of Filipino celebrities. The new episodes will feature Gabbi Garcia, Maymay Entrata, Lovi Poe, Judy Ann Santos, Gladys Reyes, Marvin Agustin, Jolina Magdangal, Sam Milby, Jerald Napoles, JM De...
Senators on Friday, May 9 expressed elation at the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Bishop of Rome and shepherd of the Roman Catholic Church. “The historic ascension of Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pope marks a new chapter for the Church, offering hope and optimism to...
Pope Leo XIV visited the Philippines twice before he became the head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, May 8. POPE Leo XIV, then Father Robert Prevost, presiding over a Mass at the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila, in 2010. (CBCP News FB) The Pontiff – then Father Robert Prevost...
Roman Catholic archdioceses in the Philippines on Friday morning congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost who was chosen as the new Pope during the conclave on Thursday afternoon in the Vatican. Prevost, 69, chose the name Leo XIV and is the first ever pontiff from the United States. Habemus...
Union Bank of the Philippines and the ATRAM Group have finalized their partnership, aiming to revolutionize the Philippine asset management landscape by merging their trust operations and leveraging digital innovation. Under the agreement, UnionBank will acquire a 27.5 percent stake in ATR Asset...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has suspended all maintenance activities for substations and conducted obstruction clearing in areas near power and transmission lines in preparation for the 2025 midterm elections. According to the NGCP, this temporary halt on maintenance...
