The fact that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. did not even mention the West Philippine Sea in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) is a cause of serious concern. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/MB) Opposition...
# Business lauds comprehensive SONA The private sector seemed to agree with President Marcos that “the state of the economy is sound and improving” and lauded the comprehensive report to the nation, but disagreed with the president on how to further ease doing business in the country, stating...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chapters are on high alert in preparation for the effects of typhoon Egay. Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross On Monday, July 24, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon said that the organization is promptly deploying rescue teams, trucks, boats,...
Despite the "bleak" global prospects over the past few years caused by different factors, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that the country's economy is now revived and rejuvenated and that his Administration continues to transform it. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr....
Known for their *"bida ang saya*" tagline, Jollibee never fails to bring smiles to our faces when we're feeling down or having a bad day, thanks to their well-thought-out meals and, of course, the famous Chickenjoy! Jollibee's success is not only a triumph for the brand but also for...
As the country awaits the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 24, an advocacy group looked forward to hearing about the government's progress, achievements, and plans for the country. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) advised that its teams are on standby in various areas in Quezon City for any emergencies during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 24. Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross In a statement, PRC said that it...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, July 23 said he is looking forward to hear from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. his programs for job creation, poverty reduction, economic growth plans and his plans to address the current security tension in the West Philippine Sea. ...
Ease of doing business to reduce corruption in government topped the wish list of the business sector that they want President Marcos to commit in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, July 24. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President George T. Barcelon said that top of...
Herbert Bayer / ADAGP, Paris / SPA, Lisboa, 2023, ©Piero Dorazio / ADAGP, Paris / SPA, Lisboa, 2023 and © Josef Albers/ ADAGP, Paris / SPA, Lisboa, 2023 “The Dynamic Eye: Beyond Optical and Kinetic Art,” from the Tate Collection, has opened. It is the first exhibition ever to be presented at...
I might have had Gene Wilder’s song “Pure Imagination” from the movie *Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory* in mind when I got up at 3 a.m. in my room at the Temenni Evi, a charming cave hotel in Cappadocia in central Türkiye. But I rose from bed like the Wizard on a hot-air balloon, which...
New Airbnb data reveals that Filipino travelers are increasingly going solo, as solo travel by Filipinos on the platform increased over 185 percent year-on-year in 2022 as compared to 2021. Platform data also revealed that Airbnb nights booked in private room listings in the Philippines surged over...
