The Chairperson of the Cooperative Development Authority, Joseph B. Encabo, received awards from the Office of the President (OP) and the Presidential Security Group (PSG). (COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WEBSITE) In an awarding ceremony held at Malacañang palace on Thursday, June 16, Encabo...
A 17-year-old Korean who lived in the Philippines for more than 10 years will be making his debut in an upcoming K-pop group. Won Bin has been selected to replace a member of K-pop boy band ATBO who was removed from the group due to allegations of school violence. Won Bin (left) will replace Yang...
Two alleged sub-leaders of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) who were involved in the abduction and beheading of various foreigners and local victims as well as bombing incidents have surrendered to authorities in Jolo, Sulu. (Photo courtesy of Joint Task Force Sulu) Maj. Gen. Ignatius...
A coalition of twenty-four transport groups called "Magkaisa" is strongly recommending to the incoming Marcos administration to explore technology and intelligent transport systems to improve the commuter experience. The group urged president-elect Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to address the...
The deployment cap for healthcare workers must be set at 5,000 per year, the president of a group of private hospitals said on Thursday, June 16. (JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA BULLETIN) This is lower than the current 7,500 cap set by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in February....
Figaro Coffee Group Inc. (FGC), one of the country’s rising food and beverage groups, is aiming to grow its network by 25 percent to 150 branches by the end of the year by expanding to untapped, high-demand areas in the country. Currently, FCG, which owns popular food brands Angel's Pizza, Figaro...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the investment arm of tycoon Andrew Tan, is increasing its capital expenditure budget by 33 percent to P60 billion this year. The firm said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange that the higher capex budget is in preparation for a further improvement in...
A member of an upcoming K-pop boy band was removed from the after he was accused of school violence. Yang Donghwa, 18, was supposed to debut in the seven-member K-pop group ATBO, which stands for “At the Beginning of Originality,” in the second half of the year. Yang Donghwa was removed from...
Ceviche Camarones Y Tomates Cherry Tiradito De Atun en Leche de Tigre de Rocoto In line with United Nations Sustainable Gastronomy Day on June 18, Shangri-La The Fort, Manila offers special culinary feasts from its famed dining establishments including Samba, Raging Bull, and Bake House. From June...
AN Abu Sayyaf Group member turns over his firearm as he surrenders to the military in Talipao, Sulu. ILIGAN CITY -- Twelve members of the Abu Sayyaf Group, including a minor, operating in Sulu surrendered to the military in Talipao, Sulu Friday, June 10. They surrendered through the continuous...
A progressive group on Sunday, June 12, asked the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to conduct an on-site investigation to check the condition of 50 farmers and advocates who are allegedly detained in a “tiny 3x3 cell” in the Concepcion Police Station in Tarlac. The National Network of Agrarian...
Police arrested two persons, including a suspected member of a criminal group, for possession of illegal drugs and firearms in Taguig on June 9. Joint elements of the Taguig Police Sub-station 7 and Southern Police District’s Regional Intelligence Unit implemented a search warrant against Erlinda...
