The Manila city government finished the distribution of the financial aid from the national government on Thursday (Aug. 26). (Ali Vicoy / File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) Director Re Fugoso said about 380,820 families have received P4,000 each. MDSW...
For President Rodrigo Duterte, the illegal reclamation of esteros or canals in the country has become so bad that a "Martial Law power" would be needed to solve it. President Rodrigo Duterte drives home a point during the "Talk to the People" public briefing on Aug. 26, 2021 (Screenshot from...
The distribution of cash assistance or "ayuda" for residents in the National Capital Region (NCR) that were affected by the recent enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) was already 86.82 percent completed, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed Thursday night, Aug. 26....
President Duterte has defended the Department of Environment and Natural Resources's (DENR) efforts in rehabilitating Manila Bay, specifically its use of crushed dolomite rocks along its shore line. President Duterte speaks during his "Talk to the People" public briefing on Aug. 26, 2021....
Opposition coalition 1Sambayan plans to expand to other schools and areas with an aim to reach youth groups and urge them to take part in the group’s nation-building efforts. 1Sambayan (Photo courtesy of Neri Colmenares) This came after two prestigious universities with a storied rivalry—De La...
The Philippines is "on its way" to conducting pilot face-to-face classes in schools within areas with low number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, including locations under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential Spokesperson...
The Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services is offering free brief psychological services to the public. (Pixabay) In a Facebook post, Ateneo said the services will be conducted within one to two sessions and each session is aimed to "help you equip yourself with coping strategies and...
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo Founder Joey Concepcion has proposed a "bakuna (vaccine) bubble" setup that would allow unvaccinated persons considerable movement and access to establishments within the National Capital Region (NCR). Presidential Adviser for...
Educators from the De La Salle University (DLSU) and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) have recognized the crucial role of the youth in nation-building and leading change. (Photo from Unsplash) Students from rival universities, De La Salle University (DLSU) and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU)...
The decision of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) to dismantle fishing and aquaculture structures in Manila Bay is feared to negatively impact the livelihood of as many as 15,000 fisherfolks and coastal residents. A Fisherman in Cavite (File photo/Manila Bulletin) This is...
Members of the Ateneo community—teachers, students, and alumni—from all over the country are urging Vice President Leni Robredo to run in the 2022 presidential race, vowing to campaign for and support her because the Philippines need “a change in governance." Vice President Leni Robredo (File...
LOCKDOWN. Barangay tanods in Pasay City barricade a street in an area placed under a 'special concerned lockdown' after some residents got infected with COVID-19. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Metro Manila had the most number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases reported on Wednesday, Aug...
