Let us be reminded once again of the value of the bicycle, the simple yet efficient means of active transport. The pandemic and its social limitations have thrust bicycles to the forefront as one of the most accessible and possibly safest way to get around the city or neighborhood. In just over a...
The first national forum on national substance use science policy and Information will be held on Tuesday, June 15, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced. (NAST PHL Facebook Page) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the forum will be hosted by the National...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is keen on cleaning up Laguna de Bay (Laguna Lake) next following the agency’s works on Boracay Island and Manila Bay. In particular, the DENR bared in a statement Monday, June 14 that it wants to rid Laguna de Bay of its water hyacinth...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) search and rescue personnel found on Monday, June 14, a cadaver in the area of the burnt and sunken cargo vessel MV Titan 8 in Delpan Bridge, Tondo, Manila. PCG Commodore Leo Panopio, commander of the PCG National Capital Region (NCR), said the Coast Guard Special...
The Archdiocese of Manila will conduct a bloodletting drive on June 15 to 18 and June 21 to 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Philippine Red Cross in Port Area, Manila. Archdiocese of Manila (Photo courtesy commons.wikimedia.org) In a letter addressed to all parishes and institutions under the...
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos says the uniform curfew in Metro Manila will be shortened to 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. starting midnight on June 15. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos (Screengrab from Facebook live) Abalos made the announcement during the Laging Handa...
BATANG MAYNILA Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Last Monday, we in the city government of Manila inaugurated in simple ceremonies the Manila Islamic Cemetery located inside the city-run Manila South Cemetery. The said occasion was made all the more significant with the attendance of high-profile...
Here's your virtual sale catalog for everything food, fashion, travel, home, and wellness E-commerce has been one of the saving graces of our local economy. It paved the way for retail brands and home entrepreneurs to continue doing business safely while we are in the middle of the pandemic....
Okada Manila is the place to celebrate this June For this June month and for Father’s Day, Okada Manila is rolling out the red carpet for the dads out there; and for the moms and kids as well. We can be especially thankful for this, as the moms had their Mother’s Day under the shadow of...
People form a line leading to a community pantry in Sta. Mesa, Manila on April 30, 2021 (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin/File Photo) The general community quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions has been "effective" in lowering down the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the National...
(JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Independent research group OCTA on Sunday, June 13, expressed its support for the implementation of an "ordinary" general community quarantine (GCQ) in Metro Manila by June 16. "Sinusupport natin yan (we support that) because at this time gumaganda naman...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted water sampling on Sunday, June 13, to determine the extent of the damage of the fire that engulfed a cargo vessel near Delpan Bridge in Tondo, Manila. PCG personnel laid absorbent pads to cover the thick “oil sheens” and oil spill blooms and prevent a...
