Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has signed a memorandum granting citizens and civil society organizations (CSOs) full access to monitor the agency’s infrastructure projects from procurement to completion. The initiative, known as the Citizen Participatory...
Roberta Tamondong (Images courtesy of Instagram) Beauty queen Roberta Tamondong has been embracing life with a relaxed attitude, savoring each moment and navigating her busy days with a calm determination. Taking everything at a leisurely pace, she finds joy in the small pleasures of everyday...
For nearly a decade, the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena has been more than just a world-class events venue—it has become a place of belonging for thousands of persons in the autism spectrum. Since 2014, the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) Angels Walk for Autism has found its symbolic and logistical...
More than 40,000 advocates, families, and supporters gathered at the SM Mall of Asia Arena for the Autism Society Philippines ' Angels Walk 2025—a powerful show of unity and support aimed at amplifying autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion across the country. On May 18, thousands of...
The condition of Kikiam, the dog who was forcefully thrown to the ground by a drunk man in Pasig, continues to improve but remains under observation as the healing of its leg injury is still being monitored, the Barangay Santolan Animal Control Team reported on Friday, May 16. “Base sa...
A man is now hiding from authorities after forcefully throwing a dog to the ground while drunk in Barangay Santolan, Pasig, on Tuesday, May 13. In a now-viral video, the man, wearing a black shirt, is seen holding the dog and suddenly throwing it to the ground, causing the dog to cry out in pain....
The international community must come together and condemn the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. "In light of these facts, the international community must rise in unified condemnation of the Pahalgam attack. Strong and meaningful action must be taken to compel Pakistan to reform its...
The orchid family is the largest group of flowering plants and boasts some of the most spectacular and showy blooms in the world. Their beauty has captivated people since prehistoric times. There is a certain je ne sais quoi—a French phrase for something indescribable—about these plants that...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Saying that the Philippines will soon turn into an "aging society", Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan is prodding the government to establish long-term care programs and job facilitation strategies for senior...
The Orchid family is the largest group of flowering plants, known for its striking beauty and undeniable allure. Since prehistoric times, orchids have captivated plant lovers with their elegance. But for many, that fascination turns fatal—at least for the orchids. Countless plant enthusiasts have...
The Department of Social Welfare recently announced a major effort to tackle hunger and undernutrition, especially among kids. The Food Stamp Program (FSP) aims to address involuntary hunger, malnutrition, and stunting in Filipinos. Through the FSP, beneficiaries can buy select nutritious foods at...
It’s no news that carbon dioxide traps heat, causing a warming climate. But what helps trap the former? More importantly, what does so in large amounts? Forests, oceans, and soils all play a vital role in taming the Earth’s rising temperatures by acting as carbon sinks. This means they absorb...