The Manila Cathedral in Intramuros will soon have the image of the “Homeless Jesus," the famous sculpture of Timothy P. Schmalz. Photo Manila Cathedral FB Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula will unveil and bless the image on April 10, Palm Sunday, before the 10 a.m. Holy Mass at the...
By Terence L. Ranis One person died while four others were injured after a fire broke out at a residential area in New Antipolo Street in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Sunday morning, April 3. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to first alarm at around 7:07 a.m. and...
REFLECTIONS TODAY 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 adultery and made her...
Food fuels a nation’s most important asset—its people. Without proper food and nutrition, hunger goes up, productivity goes down, and a nation ends up in shambles. Contentment—or discontent—of the citizenry lies on a government’s ability to feed its people, on how it secures food for the...
By Terence L. Ranis The Manila Police District (MPD) has been placed on alert status for the observance of Ramadan which will start on April 3. (Photo from Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) MPD director Brig. Gen. Leo "Paco" Francisco said that members of the MPD Special and Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)...
The tandem of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan was the preferred pick by students for the top positions in the Philippines according to mock election surveys released on Saturday, April 2, by student governments of top private universities in the country. (Photo courtesy of...
REFLECTIONS TODAY We often hear people say, “God is a God of surprises.” Many of us would probably agree. God is not under any law or principle determining his actions. The Jews argued that nothing is written in their Scripture that a prophet is to rise from Galilee, and they held on to this as...
Arizona emo group The Maine will be coming back to Manila for show in August. Concert promoter Pulp Live World announced that The Maine will hold the show “The Maine: Back in Manila” on Aug. 27 at the Skydome of SM City North EDSA. The Maine (Pulp Live World) The Maine are celebrating their...
By Terence L. Ranis A man's body stuffed inside a sack was found near a bridge in Ermita, Manila on Thursday, March 31. Police Lt. Adonis Aguila, chief of Manila Police District (MPD) - Homicide Section, said that the body was found at around 3:00 p.m. A lady guard of a company near the area...
With the goal of supporting the growth of the local fashion industry, Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival (PMFF) is transitioning itself into an industry event organized by Go Lifestyle Group Inc. By showcasing Filipino talent and brands through online and exhibit opportunities, the group aims to put...
Are you sure you’re reading this right? It’s April Fools’ Day. It’s celebrated around the world in many different ways, but in any way it is observed, someone has to play the fool. In the Philippines, as in Spain and Mexico, there is a Yuletide version of April Fools’ Day — Niños...
The Las Pinas City government was cited by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as 4th placer in the Gawad Taga-Ilog 2.0 Search for the Most Improved Estero (Creek) in Metro Manila. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the awarding was held at the Makiling Hall, Park Inn Radisson, North...
