Digitization is the highest priority of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) at present, General Manager Jay Santiago said. "Once everything is done online, prolonged waiting of passengers will be avoided and inconvenience at trips will be prevented," he underscored. The PPA management staunchly...
Today, Dec. 8, is the Feast of Immaculate Conception. In the Philippines and in other predominantly Catholic countries, today is also a holiday. In our country, this is backed up by a law as former president Rodrigo Duterte signed in 2017 Republic Act 10966, adding Dec. 8 of each year to the list...
“If anyone is to be chosen for the job as DMW secretary in the labor sector, the choice is none other than Susan Ople.” Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, concurrent Commission on Appointments (CA) chairman, stressed this at the confirmation hearing of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)...
Jack Santiago and the UE Red Warriors. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER University of the East head coach Jack Santiago sees individual awards as fitting recognition for his players in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament. Despite missing out on the Final Four race, the Red...
Jack Santiago of University of the East. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER University of the East head coach Jack Santiago took pride in his team’s recent feat in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament as he looks forward to bringing new talents including a much-needed import in their...
Today is the second day of Manila Bulletin’s 1st Sustainability Forum. Yesterday, nine online talks were presented by companies that have exhibited efforts that went “beyond green.” They include SM Group where Hans Sy Jr. talked about their disaster preparedness and resilience efforts. Oliver...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) warned the public Wednesday, Nov. 23, about unscrupulous parties charging ship passengers "additional insurance fees" prior to boarding. The PPA has issued Memorandum Circular No. 06-2010, the “Prohibition on the mandatory sale of passenger insurance...
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a clear message to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. when she visited Malacañang Palace: “We stand with you in defense of international rules and norms. As it relates to the South China Sea, an armed attack on the Philippines’ armed forces, public vessels,...
COP27, or the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, concluded last Nov. 20, 2022 in Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. Based on the closing statement of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the two-week event took “an important step toward climate...
Key Philippine diplomatic initiatives were advanced by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at the Asia Pacific Economic cooperation (APEC) economic leaders’ meeting in Bangkok. At his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, he emphasized the importance of concluding the Code of Conduct in the...
November is for the future generation, as we celebrate National Children’s Month (NCM) through various activities that highlight the importance of children’s health, well-being and their rights. The attention to the many programs highlighting the welfare of the future generation through NCM is...
Beth Day Romulo, long-time Manila Bulletin associate editor and columnist for almost 40 years, passed away on Nov. 11, 2022 at the age of 98. A prolific book author and veteran journalist, Beth had carved a name for herself even after her second husband, the diplomat Gen. Carlos P. Romulo, passed...
