“Those who have less in life should have more in law” was the credo that serves as the enduring legacy of the late former President Ramon Magsaysay. According to the Social Weather Stations’ March 2024 survey on self-rated poverty, there is an estimated 12.9 million poor families in the...
At the first-ever National Higher Education Summit held last week, President Marcos declared that “the most important service that government must provide to its people is a good education.” Noting that in the recent Times Higher Education’s 2024 Asia University Rankings, no Philippine...
REFLECTIONS TODAY On Feb. 11, 2018, the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, Pope Francis decreed that the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, be inserted into the Roman Calendar on the Monday after Pentecost and be celebrated every year henceforth. Besides being the Mother of...
Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) Another congressman has endorsed the grant of an early extension to the legislative franchise of power distribution giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus...
Today would be a good time to explore a museum to revisit the stories that formed the Filipino culture and identity. Even for avid museum visitors, there will always be something new about an artifact that will give another view to an old story. Today would also be a good day for story-telling. Sit...
Manila Bay (MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the bill establishing the Manila Bay Aquatic Resources Management Council (MBARMC), which is meant to lead in the administration, supervision, and conservation of the...
A grandmother in Angono, Rizal has been recognized by the local government for her longevity following her 100 th birthday recently. Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 4-A and the Angono Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) gifted Gregoria...
Major changes have been brought about by the shift from analog to digital technology. Social media platforms are now dominant, serving as the most influential purveyors of information and new ideas. One of the beneficial outcomes of these changes is the emergence of influential women and youth...
The Zobel-controlled Ayala Corporation is fully divesting from utility Manila Water Company with the sale of its remaining 23.6 percent stake in the Metro Manila East Zone concessionaire for P14.5 billion to billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr.’s Trident Water Company Holdings Inc. In a disclosure to...
Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (Facebook) Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel has cited a glaring similarity between the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and television network Sonshine Media Network Inc. (SMNI) that...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) issued a warning regarding the popular trend known as the "bill reveal challenge" circulating on social media. In a statement, Meralco emphasized the potential risks associated with sharing electric bills on social media platforms, as it could expose the personal...
On May 3, 2024, the Singapore Embassy in Manila was delighted to present singer-songwriter and pianist Michelle SgP, Singapore’s homegrown music talent, at the PI JazzFest 2024— “Colors of Jazz.” Singapore Ambassador Constance See with former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Accompanied by...
