Some of Metro Manila mayors showed their support for Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate during the alliance's kickoff campaign rally in Pasay City on Tuesday, Feb. 18. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. raises the arms of the 12 senatorial bets under the Alyansa Para sa Bagong...
Mayor Abby Binay Makati City Mayor and senatorial aspirant Abby Binay on Tuesday, Feb. 18, is confident that her party, the administration's Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, will perform strongly in Metro Manila in the midterm elections in May. Binay, in a press conference, said that the party...
The recent promulgation of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 12009, known as the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), marks a pivotal advancement in the ongoing battle against entrenched corruption. Building upon the foundations laid by the Government Procurement...
From left, first row: Vice President and Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Jeffrey O. Tarayao; Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Edgardo V. Carasig; First Vice President and Head of Networks, Froilan J. Savet; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer,...
ANIMAL WELFARE CHAMPIONS. Meralco Head of Advocacy Communications Management, Michelle Caguioa (right), accepted the prestigious Platinum Paw Award from PAWS Executive Director, Atty. Anna Cabrera (left), during PAWS’ Annual Thanksgiving Gathering where Meralco’s exceptional efforts in...
For Tajara Leisure and Hospitality Group President and CEO Cyndy Jarabata, it is high time for more luxury brands to enter the real estate sector in the country to attract foreign market. She also discussed the importance of brands for luxury residences, buyer’s profile and their motivation to...
Eighteen individuals and institutions were recognized for their contributions to making 2024 a year worth celebrating at the Manila Bulletin Newsmaker Awards, held at the Manila Hotel Tent City on Monday, Feb. 10. The awards were given as part of the Manila Bulletin’s 125th anniversary. Now on...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers can expect higher electricity bills this February as the power retailer announced a rate increase, driven primarily by higher generation charges. In a statement on Tuesday, Feb. 11, Meralco announced an increase of P0.2834 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in the...
A bill seeking to extend the term limit of barangay (local village) officials from three to six years has received the penultimate approval in the House of Representatives. The move has sparked a debate on whether such an extension would benefit local governance or simply provide an undue...
Big business on Sunday, Feb. 9, urged the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to maintain and improve the dedicated lanes for buses and motorcycles on the main thoroughfare EDSA to decongest vehicular traffic. "Any talk of possible dismantling of the EDSA Carousel Line at this stage...
Bullying remains a nagging issue in our schools, adversely affecting the well-being and academic performance of countless students. Defined as repeated aggressive behavior intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate a student, bullying can take many forms, including verbal abuse, physical...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila was “shocked” and “concerned” about a remark by a United States Embassy staff that “Chinese spies” could get ahold of his information during an altercation with traffic enforcers. The American and Chinese flags displayed at Genting Snow Park ahead of...
