The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) considers our country’s flag as a “most cherished symbol.” It is the “nation’s emblem for freedom; symbolizes patriotism, love of country, and sense of nationhood; it embodies the aspirations and sentiments of the Filipino...
Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, May 27, welcomed the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.,’s plan to uphold a 2016 decision by The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) that favored the Philippine’s diplomatic protest against...
Something exciting for meat-lovers and pizza fans All-Meat Texas BBQ Angel’s Pizza’s product offerings have always had this distinct character that sets its pies apart. While they also offer classic pizza favorites, the restaurant chain always tries to push the envelope by launching flavors...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced the suspension of the 2022 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLEs) for overseas Filipino workers in various countries in the Middle East and Singapore due to “global uncertainties” caused by Covid-19. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) “...
By Jennifer Leu-Yong All photos are courtesy of Ms. Leovelyn Quiambao A billboard of Megan Chloe Quiambao On a normal Saturday afternoon, in their home in Milan, six-year-old Megan Chloe Quiambao would be holding coloring pencils, drawing on her sketchbook. At first glance, you may find nothing...
Peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP), on Sunday, May 15, said that they will continuously fight against disinformation, adding that they look forward to intensifying the work of making the truth prevail. The statement came after Vice President (VP) Leni Robredo’s thanksgiving...
Farmers’ group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) on Friday, May 13, joined the “Black Friday protest” held in front of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) where the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) Canvassing Center is located. (Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas) The...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday congratulated Filipino actor Robin Padilla for ranking high in the May 2022 senatorial race, saying he can fully represent the Muslim community in the Senate. “I think his advocacy on Muslim participation is resonating,” Gatchalian said in an interview on...
Food, beyond its literal definition, is a means of expression that is intrinsic to a country's cultural identity. In a KainCon webinar, which is part of the Filipino Food Month celebration, award-winning food writer and book designer Guillermo “Ige” Ramos quoted French gastronome Jean Anthelme...
ENDEAVOR Sonny Coloma On Monday, May 9, Filipinos will elect a new President and other national and local leaders. The election of a new President is a watershed event in the life of a nation. In 1986, the snap election called by Ferdinand Marcos – widely perceived as a gambit to fortify his grip...
The country’s biggest language and cultural organizations called for the restoration of Filipino and Literature subjects at the tertiary level. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In a unity statement, 14 language organizations underscored the need to advocate for nationalist and...
Days before the 2022 elections, Filipino students, alumni, and researchers from universities in the United Kingdom declared their support for the candidacies of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan in the upcoming May 9 polls. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko...
