We got you covered for breakfast, lunch, merienda, and dinner Iloilo is known for its rich history and culture. It is also recognized for the world-class Dinagyang Festival and the signature “lambing” of Ilonggos. But aside from these, the province is also home to delicacies famous all over the...
The relationship between Lyceum forward Enoch Valdez and San Miguel Beer star CJ Perez goes beyond their similarities on the court. CJ Perez (left) and Enoch Valdez Valdez, who was one of the revelations for the Pirates in NCAA Season 97, drew comparisons with the SMB guard who had also suited up...
The government lost billions of pesos in power subsidies and tax incentives to now-defunct Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines Inc. (HHIC-Phil), the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) said. In a statement Tuesday, June 7, Finance Assistant Secretary and FIRB Secretariat Head...
Malacañang has welcomed the country's improvement in the Covid-19 Recovery Index reported by Tokyo-based business publication, Nikkei. "The country’s improved performance, described as “the best” by the Tokyo-based business publication, reaffirms the effective recalibration of strategies of...
Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III on Monday, June 6, agreed with health experts calling to redefine the term “full vaccination” by adding the first booster shot as it is expected to increase the Covid-19 vaccination rate in the country. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (Malacañang...
The Pasay City government, together with Coca Cola Philippines, launched a plastic recycling program called “Tapon to Ipon: Basta Klaro Panalo” that aims to convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles into. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the “Tapon to Ipon: Basta Klaro Panalo” was...
Baguio Bishop Victor Bendico, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Liturgy, called on the incoming administration to spread the culture of justice and unity in the country. Bishop Victor Bendico (Facebook) “Cultivate the culture of unity and...
McDonald’s Philippines President and CEO Kenneth S. Yang’s surprised select McDo Party celebrants with an exclusive gift and a special treat for their guests. With the country on the road to economic recovery after the unprecedented effects of the pandemic, mobility restrictions are easing and...
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to help the Philippines maintain security and sustainable peace in Mindanao. United States Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Heather Variava turns over essential COVID-19 equipment for Zamboanga’s molecular testing center....
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) said that a "bully has no space in a professional organization much less being its key leader." Erwin Tulfo (Photo from Erwin Tulfo Facebook Page) This is after president-elect Ferdinand...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara The 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Hanoi, Vietnam recently concluded with the Philippines almost securing a podium finish. We ranked fourth in the overall tally with 226 medals in total, behind host Vietnam (1st), Thailand (2nd), and Indonesia (3rd). While...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE:OUR NEW ABNORMAL Earlier this week, the Manila Bulletin Intramuros office was honored with a visit by the UK ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency Laure Beaufils. I had the opportunity to interview the engaging Ambassador Beaufils during the third quarter of...
