From a distance, bagpipe music played. We were nearing the end of the Camino pilgrimage walk. It was an emotional moment for every pilgrim, some who had walked 800 kilometers from a town in the Pyrennes mountains in France to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain, others from Sarria, for the...
Omar Tubungbanua is the owner of Green Manna Farm. Feeding chickens a diet enriched with black soldier fly larvae can enhance their nutrition. (Green Manna Farm) In an agriculture industry that constantly seeks innovative solutions to combat food shortages and reduce waste, Omar Tubungbanua,...
The youth shall inherit this Earth. Yet, when you ask anyone below the age of 35, it seems that they are more aware of the latest TikTok dance trend than of COP28. In the general context of things, it is the outcomes of COP28 that will be consequential in their lives, perhaps even impacting the...
Bitcoin is becoming increasingly popular, but it can be challenging to understand for non-techies. In this article, I will explain bitcoin in a way everyone can understand. Think of bitcoin as a type of digital money that no single government, company, or person controls. It's like cash for the...
A man from Quezon City rejoiced as his girlfriend said “yes” to his wedding proposal during the concert of K-pop girl group TWICE at the Philippine Arena in the province of Bulacan on Sunday, Oct. 1. Photo credit from Gelo Fontanilla/MANILA BULLETIN In an exclusive interview with Manila...
President Marcos greets the public waiting for him during the launch of the first Kadiwa ng Pangulo outlet in Pili, Camarines Sur in March 2023. (BBM Vlog) Food security and sustainability are two of the advocacies defining the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., which he has...
Jerry Mar Rafael, 28, from San Mateo, Isabela, is a firefighter at the Bureau of Fire Protection and the proud owner of Jerry D'Agri Integrated Farm. Born and raised in a farming family, Jerry developed a deep-rooted relationship with growing crops. He pursued a degree in agriculture at Isabela...
There are millions of “givers” among us and they are doing that while living the “best new lives” for others. They are known as “grandparents,” or the lolos and lolas, who now give most of their time to their families (especially to their apos or grandchildren), community, and church....
We all know, a grandparent to a child is like a fairy godmother who makes wishes come true. To a teenager, a lolo or lola is perhaps a mentor, guiding the steps to adulthood. On the side, lolo or lolo is a storyteller, passing oral history to the next generation. But to an adult...
A grandparent’s love is tenderness disguised in many forms. Practically every grandchild can attest to a grandparent’s selflessness and benevolence sometimes guised in rough demeanor. My brother and I were always reminded of how fortunate we were to have grandparents who looked after us. They...
Food is a universal language and its preparation, when done by an elder and a younger member of the family, becomes an activity that builds memories for the next generation. But more than just building memories, cooking together is also a way for family recipes to be handed down to the next...
Basketball has woven itself into the very fabric of Filipino society. From the bustling streets of Manila to the smallest barangays in far-flung islands, there exists a fervor for the sport that goes beyond a mere fandom. It runs through the veins of every Filipino fan, who would willingly travel...
