EDITORS DESK I was starstruck when Taylor Swift and Beyoncé endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 US presidential election. Wait, there's more! Other celebrities who lent star power to Harris include Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, the cast of “The Avengers,” Oprah Winfrey,...
EDITORS DESK A couple of weeks ago, the LTO released a controversial administrative order regarding the transfer of ownership of motor vehicles. LTO Administrative Order (AO) No. VDM 2024-046 or the “Guidelines in the immediate transfer of ownership of motor vehicles with existing...
EDITORS DESK Five years ago, the Manila Bulletin unveiled a design refresh of its print edition for its 120th anniversary — a milestone transformation that took almost two years to complete. The masthead underwent a major makeover, stripping away most of its elements and featuring only the...
EDITORS DESK While there are rumors that get louder by the day among top-level individuals — that if proven true could alter the direction of Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) in the next few months — it is worth noting that the task to lead the government agency is no easy job....
EDITORS DESK Ahead of Chinese New Year, renowned feng shui master Marites Allen has already provided a sneak peek into what the year of the snake in 2025 has in store for us. Marites mentioned that the Chinese New Year will begin on Jan. 29, 2025, and she advises feng shui followers to start...
EDITORS DESK If there’s anything we can learn from all the viral traffic incidents that have taken hold of our collective consciousness this year, it’s not to run after figuring in a traffic incident. Perhaps the main reason why so many of these incidents have gone viral is because — most of...
EDITORS DESK The term “greenwashing” has become increasingly common in today’s climate discussions. So much so that recent reports suggest businesses are using it as a tool to mislead consumers, turning it into a form of marketing wordplay. A quick online search for greenwashing yields an...
Entering the critical stretch of PBA eliminations with the group action getting tighter and bolder, teams will always fight for a favorable result up to the last horn. By all means, earning a quarterfinals seat is one hell of a task, factoring in the caliber of players and imports in the field, and...
EDITORS DESK If we look into why we as a people have become such a car-centric society, it might be because the alternatives to traveling by car are so much more difficult. We’ve already talked at length about the shortcomings of public transport. I personally usually travel by motorcycle but...
EDITORS DESK Discussions around climate change, sustainability initiatives, and energy transition have become central to modern discourse. Governments, private companies, and educational institutions worldwide are leading efforts to keep these topics at the forefront of our collective...
EDITORS DESK Some weeks ago, actor-turned-lawmaker, Congressman Richard Gomez, tweeted his frustrations about Metro Manila traffic. In the now-deleted, but still widely circulated tweet, he complained about the heavy traffic and how long he has already been stuck in his car. He suggested the bus...
EDITORS DESK The revival of the Sinag Maynila Film Festival in 2024 marks a triumphant comeback for Filipino cinema after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This exciting return promises to showcase the best of Filipino movies and reignite the passion for local film culture. Established in...
