DR. LYDIA Rodriguez Arcellana, retired UP Diliman Department of English and Comparative Literature professor. For Dr. Lydia Rodriguez Arcellana, the holidays were never about the twinkle of lights, festive music, or the bustle of commercial festivities. Instead, they were defined by the aroma...
EVELYN ANG At an age when most people are content to retire and reflect on life’s journey, Evelyn Ang continues to blaze a trail of leadership and inspiration. As the 91-year-old president of Western Guaranty, Evelyn remains a daily presence at the helm of the company she helped build, embodying...
RUSSEL REYES (Images from Facebook/Digital Arts Ph) Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion into a real-life achievement? For many, that dream may seem unattainable, but for 23-year-old Russel Reyes from Bulacan, it became a reality. He transformed his love for video games, particularly...
In old times, before the dawn of the internet, people who didn’t like each other or found that they had no common interests or activities beyond meeting each other once at a party, simply drifted apart. No drama, no hurt feelings, no passive-aggressive declaration. But social media—even when it...
POLITICIAN AND BUSINESSMAN Chavit Singson during an interview with Manila Bulletin at his house in Quezon City. (Photos by Christian Carl Quides and John Paul Sta. Ana) Chavit Singson is a man whose reputation has many versions, each one weaving a tale about a long journey that only few will...
Luz Encarnacion In the crowd of paddlers that gathered around the kilometer-stretch of the beautiful Baywalk of the Puerto Princesa City in Palawan – with almost all of them flashing broad shoulders and well-chiseled physiques – there was one who stood out in the heat of the races during...
Filipino entrepreneurs recently made a powerful impact at Saudi Arabia’s Halal Expo, marking the Philippines' first participation in the Middle East's largest halal trade exhibition. Among the Philippine delegation’s standout was Jemil Araos, a landscape designer and micro-exporter. His...
A quiet revolution is taking place in a world where fast fashion dominates. It’s led by individuals who are passionate about style and about making a positive impact on the environment. One such individual is Lyca Faustino, a mother and entrepreneur who has found a way to merge her love for...
When the covid-19 pandemic hit, just like many others, lawyer Anastacio “Jun” Muntuerto and his wife Nora faced an uncertain future. They were cut off from the world and confined to their property in Carcar, Cebu. There, they found themselves staring down a crisis that threatened to leave them...
For most of his life, Ruperto Esplago (left) worked as a carpenter, farmer, and fisherman to make a living for his wife, Shirley (seen in photo), and nine children (Photo courtesy of Kristine Esplago) “Hindi sapat ang salitang salamat,” Kristine, 34, tells the Manila Bulletin when asked what...
There’s no greater feeling of sorrow and agony than losing someone truly special to your heart. Doleo Susalta touched many lives with his warmth and hospitality when he served as a security guard at De La Salle University’s (DLSU) dormitory for athletes. It was this humble job to support his...
OGGIE KAPETANOVIC “If you don’t smoke, don’t start. If you smoke, quit. If you don’t quit, change.” The unexpected statement comes from Oggie Kapetanovic, president of Heat-Not-Burn at Philip Morris International (PMI), who repeated what he called is the “mantra in the company” which...
