(L-R) Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. and General Carsten Breuer, chief of the Defense forces of Germany (Photo: AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines and German Armed Forces have reinforced their commitment to closer military cooperation during the Munich...
Nandy Villar Too often, families see their hard-earned savings wiped out by steep hospital bills when a loved one falls ill—sometimes even resorting to borrowing from relatives just to cover expenses. Meanwhile, healthcare costs have also surged dramatically, with inflation averaging at...
To help address power strains and bring in new power transmission, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved four capital expenditure (capex) projects of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). According to the ERC on Feb. 12, NGCP received a green light for three...
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. troops the line during the 73rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Army's First Scout Ranger Regiment (PA-FSRR) at Camp Tecson in San Miguel, Bulacan on Nov. 25, 2023. (Photo by Philippine Army) A total of 403 cities and municipalities considered as “areas of...
Three weather systems are expected to bring cloudy skies and rain showers across most parts of the Philippines on Saturday, Feb. 15. (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its latest weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the...
For 25 years, the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) Philippines has been more than a patron of the arts—it has been a bridge, a catalyst, and a champion of cultural exchange. Through its fellowships, ACC has empowered nearly 300 Filipino artists, scholars, and cultural workers, many of whom have gone...
The new Honda HR-V Hybrid will be making its way around Metro Manila malls from February 14, 2025 to March 16, 2025 as part of Honda Cars’ Hybrid Mall Tour. We previewed the upcoming HR-V earlier this month, and now the public can see it in the metal ahead of its launch. Reservations are...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian hailed the Philippine men's curling team for winning the historic gold medal at the Asian Winter Games, hoping that it would spark greater enthusiasm for winter sports among Filipinos. Philippine Men's Curling Team (Photo courtesy of Chinese...
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) has urged for more flexibility in the implementation of the controversial reproductive health curriculum as it warned that a “one-size-fits-all” approach could undermine the identity and academic freedom of Catholic schools. In a...
The Mustang GT is poetry in motion, only if words had muscles. Unlike most sportscars that generally sport sharp noses and shapely fenders, Ford’s pony car exhibits uncanny exterior features, including a flat front, a bulbous hood, and bulging fenders. Ford makes no effort to disguise the GT’s...
Myrna Sularte alias "Maria Malaya" (File photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is optimistic that the death of top New People’s Army (NPA) leader Myrna Sularte, alias “Maria Malaya”, will finally free communities from the scourge of insurgency. AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr....
"Patayin natin ang mga senador ngayon, para mabakante (Let's just kill the senators now to create vacancies)." (Screenshot from PDP-Laban's Facebook page) For former President Rodrigo Duterte, perhaps this is what must be done for the Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan's (PDP-Laban)...
