The top official of the Fondazione Italiana Fegato (FIF) or the Italian Liver Foundation described Italy’s partnership with the Philippines on liver research as a “love story.” Fondazione Italiana Fegato (FIF Facebook page) FIF president Dr. Decio Ripandelli made the remarks during the 5th...
Various students' groups penned an open letter to the national government, calling for weekly coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing instead of mandatory vaccination of students who will participate in limited face-to-face classes. (MANNY LLANES / MANILA BULLETIN) The open letter, drafted by the...
Miss Philippines USA 2021 Cheska Angeles, 23, from Tracy, California has been crowned 2021 Miss Philippines USA. Ysabella Sapienza, 17, from East Brunswick, New Jersey won the title of Miss Young Philippines USA. Winners of Miss Philippines USA 2021 Presented by the Geoffrey Jimenez Group of...
Much-needed medical equipment worth P5.2-million were donated by Japan government to a rural health unit in Batangas Friday, Dec. 3. (Photo courtesy of the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines) Third Secretary Yumi Yamada of the Embassy of Japan led the turnover of the grant that covers the...
Globe-Telecom_CNNPH (2) Globe Telecom Inc. signed a P15-billion term loan facility from Banco de Oro (BDO) and Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) for capital expenditures, re-financing debts and for general corporate requirements. The loans comprised of ₱10 billion from BDO and ₱5 billion...
A day in Kia’s K2500 trucks What is a light commercial vehicle ? It’s essentially a workhorse for small to medium-sized businesses which need to move cargo or people. What they need to move and where may be different for each business. Yet Kia is confident that no matter what mobility...
The entire Philippines is now under alert level 2, thanks to a tweak made Thursday, Dec. 2 by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases or IATF. A couple enjoys a date at Intramuros in Manila. (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement sent to...
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has come up with new testing and quarantine protocols for arriving international passengers to the Philippines originating from countries not belonging to the so-called red list. (Photo by Fusion Medical Animation/ Unsplash) Cabinet Secretary and Acting...
In the discussion of the circular economy in the Philippines, where are we headed? The conversation on the circular economy in the Philippines is growing in momentum, especially in small circles. As a practitioner myself, it’s interesting to see the conversation evolve into practice. The past few...
AXA Holistic insurance coverage Historically, even among those with disposable income, Filipinos have always been underinsured — and the consequences they suffer have been nothing short of catastrophic. Putting this urgent need for insurance in sharp perspective, more than ever before, is the...
Experts said the Philippines' trade relations with the European Union (EU) is crucial as it navigates the challenges of recovering economically from the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo courtesy of the European Union in the Philippines Facebook Page) During the Pilipinas Conference 2021 on Nov. 23, Dr....
86207658-56E7-4604-A1A0-E340CC9303B6 Despite the emergence of Omicron, a more infectious COVID-19 variant, AirAsia Philippines will resume bi-weekly flights to Hong Kong beginning Sunday, Dec 5. Air Asia flight Z2 1264, scheduled to depart at NAIA T3 at 8:35 a.m., will arrive in Hong Kong at 10:55...
