The offer of San Miguel Global Power Holdings subsidiary South Premiere Power Corporation (SPPC) had been declared as the ‘best bid’ in the 1,200-megawatt capacity procurement of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for a supply portfolio that will partly satiate its requirements during the El...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador BAROQUE BEAUTY What makes Miagao Church stand out is its Baroque era design Twice in 2023, Ioilo was my choice of place to escape to. Why? The cuisine. And this was before the city was recognized by UNESCO as a “Creative City of Gastronomy” in the Philippines....
Razon-led east zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. expects the completion of the Mandaluyong West Sewer Package 1 sometime this year. In a statement on Tuesday, Jan. 23, Manila Water said the sewer project located in Barangay Hulo, Mandaluyong City is nearly 70 percent complete, which costs...
The historical marker commemorating the arrival of Pan am China Clipper in Manila Bay. Photo Arnold Quizol | Manila Bulletin On Jan. 20, 2024, the Philippines celebrated a significant milestone in its aviation history by unveiling a historical marker at the Manila Yacht Club, commemorating the...
Situated in the heart of Europe, Austria offers a diverse experience within a small area. You can discover peace, a unique quality of life, a big city flair, and a rich culture. Austria combines a long tradition of higher education with cutting-edge research, with its institutions achieving...
Significant gaps in healthcare, infrastructure, education, and agriculture need to be addressed for the Philippines to attain upper middle-income status within the current administration’s term – and move ahead toward attaining the national vision of $11,000 income per capita. This was declared...
How are those New Year’s Eve resolutions coming along? Recent studies by physical exercise tracker Strava show that most people with resolutions tend to quit by Jan. 19. Fittingly, the day is referred to as Quitters Day. By the second week of February, 80 percent would already give up altogether....
QUALITY EDUCATION FOR A BETTER TOMORROW SM Foundation officially turns over its 107th school building to the South Central Integrated School in San Fernando, La Union Overcrowding continues to be a major challenge faced by many public schools nationwide. Due to limited resources and a large student...
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna signs the ordinance providing death benefits for Manila residents. With her in the photo are (from left) ordinance co-author Councilor Fa Fugoso, principal author Councilor Salvador Philip Lacuna, Secretary to Mayor Marlon Lacson, and Manila Department of Social Welfare...
MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), a subsidiary of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has completed its P15.9 billion acquisition of a controlling stake in SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC). This comes after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the amendment to SPNEC’s articles...
SEE IT FOR YOURSELF Catch artworks from Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, PaulCézanne, Edgar Degas, and more at the BGC Arts Center starting Jan. 31 (Photo BGC Arts Center website) The French Impressionists’ works have been displayed and enjoyed worldwide for more than 150...
Travel far enough, you meet yourself. --David Mitchell Kyoto, Japan There is beauty to be found all over, you simply need to seek it out. For most, we are afraid to come out of our shells, thinking of the worst when we leave our comfort zones. But what a sad life it is if we are too afraid of new...
