An uptick in Metro Manila’s Covid-19 positivity rate was observed by independent group OCTA Research on Thursday evening, June 9. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) “The situation in the National Capital Region (NCR) has become more concerning as the positivity rate, at 1.5 percent a week ago,...
Conrad Manila's general manager Linda Pecoraro, Executive Chef Warren Brown, Executive Sous Chef Patricia Mesina, and Director of Operations Yoges Veerasamy With the month of June celebrating all things Filipino, patrons and food lovers are in for a gastronomic treat as Brasserie on 3, Conrad...
... and presents a ‘hybrid’ version Since the pandemic, the Manila International Book Fair has taken its events online to cater to bookworms and avid readers’ needs everywhere in a safe manner. Now that we are on the cusp back to our normal lives, the “largest and longest-running book fair...
LANDSCAPE Gemma Cruz Araneta On June 12, there will be a “Heritage Cannon” on the dolomite beach and it will most probably fire a deafening shot (sans projectile) to celebrate the 124th anniversary of our Independence. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) aims “to...
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista (2nd from left) and Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Associate Dean for Student Formation Leland Joseph Dela Cruz (2nd from right) sign the memorandum of agreement solidifying the partnership in the formation of...
Manila Water Company continues to expand its network of water lines and has already laid and maintains 5,290 kilometers of water pipelines in eastern Metro Manila and parts of Rizal province as of March 2022. In a statement, the utility said this is part of its continuing commitment to further...
Photo by Florentino Floro from Wikimedia Commons The Asian green mussels ( Perna viridis ), locally known as tahong, are bivalve mollusks characterized by their green coloration. Younger green mussel shells have hints of blue while adult mussel shells are more brownish. They can grow up to 80-100...
Putting great value on a devalued piece of history San Nicolas The district of San Nicolas has great historical value. The interaction between Spanish and Chinese influences that largely contributed to Filipino identity took place at Chinatown, which San Nicolas is part of. Here, you can find...
The Archdiocese of Manila will soon have a "center for exorcism." Photo courtesy AMOE FB CBCP News said construction for the Saint Michael Center for Spiritual Liberation and Exorcism in Guadalupe Viejo, in Makati has started. On May 17, the project broke ground with Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose...
The Manila Cathedral in Intramuros is one with Pope Francis in praying for the victims of the shooting incident in Nigeria. Photo Manila Cathedral FB "We are one with our Holy Father Pope Francis in sending his condolences and prayers for the victims of the terror attack on a Catholic Church on...
REFLECTIONS TODAY After the destruction of human beings in the Great Flood and their being scattered all over the world when they started to build the Tower of Babel, the Lord began again his saving work, albeit in a small way, by calling Abraham. Abraham would have many descendants and in them...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said it will maintain a neutral stance on the intra-corporate dispute involving the hotel-casino Okada Manila in Parañaque City. Roderick R. Consolacion, Pagcor chief legal counsel, said the gaming regulator follows the law and court processes on...
