Avin Ong, CEO of the Fredley Group of Companies, has a thriving food business, regularly feted for entrepreneurial excellence. The Fredley Group is behind such popular brands as Macao Imperial Tea, Liang Crispy Roll, New York Fries & Dips, Café and Maison Kitsuné, Hosaku International Buffet,...
The Philippines has tallied the highest losses in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region in terms of working hours in 2020, a new study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) said. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) "The Philippines saw the largest working hour...
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the country's main gateway, can allow transit flights but limited for the "green" countries after the government has agreed to slightly ease the travel curbs. President Roa Duterte presides over a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force on the...
A member of Japan's gold medal-winning softball team will have her medal replaced by the International Olympic Committee after her hometown mayor nibbled at the memorabilia. This reference file photo shows a glimpse of the USA Men's National Team gold medal on August 7, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (AFP)...
During the celebration of the United Nations (UN) International Youth Day, youth leaders on Thursday, Aug. 12, urged their fellow youth to make it more “meaningful” by acknowledging situations and barriers that affect young people. Photo shows Filipino youth leaders attending a...
The Philippine government is committed to continue to protect the people from the coronavirus disease from carrying out testing, quarantine measures to vaccination efforts. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea (File photo/Malacañang) Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea highlighted the...
After the recommendation made by the World Conferences of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Lisbon to the United Nations General Assembly in 1990, the world has dedicated Aug. 12 of every year for observance of International Youth Day. Photo by Thor Garlan from Pexel Aiming to shed more light on...
On International Youth Day, young Filipinos were challenged to register and vote in order to achieve change. (PNA file photo) Youth Leadership for Democracy (YouthLed) Program Officer Atty. Mildred Ople underscored the importance of registering and voting this upcoming national election. "No matter...
A medical students group on Thursday, Aug. 12, called for the "equitable" distribution of vaccines as the threat of the Delta variant looms. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) "In terms of pandemic response, we must call for better surveillance and contact tracing system; expansive and more...
On International Youth Day, Aug. 12, the National Youth Commission (NYC) stressed the youth's role in protecting human life and planetary health for the generations to come. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN In a Facebook video message, NYC Chairperson Ryan Enriquez urged the youth to focus their attention on...
“ Noong bata pa ako …” might be among the most common phrases we hear from our elders. They’d paint a wistful picture of a simpler world with fertile land, fresh air, clean water, and neighbors looking after each other. This is not the Earth of today's children. This International Youth...
Six students of the Philippine Science High School System (PSHS) have bagged awards at the Hong Kong International Science Olympiad (HKISO) 2020-2021 and at Hong Kong International Computational Olympiad (HKICO) 2020-2021 held in July. The PSHS System congratulated students of its Zamboanga...
