FROM THE MARGINS Small businesses are the lifeblood of the Philippine economy, employing the majority of our workforce. However, despite their crucial role in driving economic activity, many micro-small-and-medium-enterprises (MSMEs) still struggle to keep pace with digital advancements —...
A model of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is on display during the Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) exhibit in Pasay City, Sept. 25, 2024. In photo is Mr. Praveen Pathak, director of market promotion and export at BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. (Photo by Martin A. Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN)...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Gospel • John 8:1-11 Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. But early in the morning he arrived again in the temple area, and all the people started coming to him, and he sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Attended a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) lunch event last week, and it was announced as a “Forests for Life: 5 Million Trees by 2028” initiative. As DENR Secretary Maria Antonia ‘Toni’ Yulo-Loyzaga explained, it was about...
PEACE-MAKER The recent 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand has shaken Southeast Asia to its core. With over 1,600 lives lost and many more injured or missing, it has become a heartbreaking reminder of nature’s fury and of our shared vulnerability. In Mandalay,...
Camp Aguinaldo (File photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG) was not disbanded but “reorganized” by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), contrary to a report circulating online, a military official clarified on Saturday,...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Knowing Jesus is one of the important challenges posed by the Gospel of John. Knowledge of Jesus leads to faith, and faith in Jesus leads to life (17:3). In today’s Gospel passage, people are divided as to how they are going to relate to Jesus. They are...
A disturbing video showing a girl being attacked by classmates in a classroom has spread online, prompting the Department of Education (DepEd) to "actively" address the incident, which reportedly occurred at Bagong Silangan High School in Quezon City. A screenshot of the viral video making the...
FAMAS Prestige Awards 2025 The Manila Hotel was recognized as a National Treasure in Filipino Heritage and Hospitality at the inaugural FAMAS Prestige Awards 2025 on March 30, 2025. Bestowed by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), this honor highlights the hotel’s...
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is calling for the creation of an Economic Security Council under the Office of the President to look into the impact of the 17-percent tariff imposed by the United States (US) on Philippine imports. MAP, which comprises the country’s...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is prepared to assist the three Filipinos who were detained in China allegedly due to spying activities. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, however, noted that the military has yet to receive any official report on the status of the detained...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Today’s Gospel emphasizes Jesus’ identity and mission. The Gospel of John tells of the divine identity of Jesus by highlighting his divine origin. In the beginning, Jesus is the Logos of God, eternally with God and moving toward God (1:1-2). Jesus is of divine origin....
