The Senate may hold special sessions to accommodate senators’ questions and concerns regarding the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill this week, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said on Sunday, May 28. Earlier, Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said the Senate is...
The Island Province of Bohol (MB file photo) Senator Nancy Binay has welcomed the designation of the Island of Bohol as a UNESCO Global Geopark calling it a “big step for the people of Bohol and the country.” Binay, head of...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed on third and final reading a measure that seeks to strengthen the powers and functions of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Approved via vote of 267-0-1...
The Philippine summer months are typically from March to May, but this tropical country experiences the warm heat of the sun almost every month. As familiar as the heat is to the country, there’s only one brand that Filipinos trust when it comes to fruity and flavorful refreshments, and that’s...
Public school teachers made their version of a letter certifying as “urgent” the passing into law of salary increase bills. (Juan Carlo de Vela / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines made this move after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. asked the...
The CCP main facade The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will be illuminating its main building facade in blue, yellow, and red shades from May 28 to June 13 (except Mondays), from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., to celebrate the National Flag Day and the 125th Proclamation of Philippine Independence....
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Titanomachy, Inc. (TITAN) unveiled the first-ever NBA Community Court at Reyes Gym in Mandaluyong City on Friday, May 26. The collaboration aims to build local basketball communities and provide opportunities for fans and aspiring players to play the...
The Oky Philippines Period Tracker App, a free mobile application where young Filipinas can track their menstrual cycle and learn evidence-based information about reproductive health, was launched on Friday, May 26, in line with the upcoming worldwide celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day on the...
China sees nothing wrong with sending its own buoys to the Philippine waters as it has said it is "in accordance with the law." The Chinese Embassy in Manila made the statement on Friday after a ship tracking data observed that Beijing deployed its largest beacon vessel to the West Philippine Sea,...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has lauded the move to reinforce rules and regulations safeguarding geographical indications (GIs) in the country, potentially giving Filipino-made products a significant advantage toward economic and social development through responsible use of the...
The Philippine government is strongly urged to fast track the Senate concurrence of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and lift or amend the Bank Secrecy Law to leverage the country’s position in combating financial crime, and promote transparent, effective reporting system, and...
One of the top beauty and makeup brands in the country, BYS Cosmetics continues to challenge itself by being the game changer. This time, with its sustainable makeup collection, Be Free, that comes in sustainable packaging with formulas that are free from harsh ingredients. Consisting of 16 vegan...
