The United States Embassy in Manila warned its citizens in the Philippines of the two large-scale anti-corruption rallies scheduled on Nov. 30, with one being close enough to the embassy’s compound along Roxas Blvd. in Manila. In an advisory, the embassy informed its citizens that the rallies...
Hundreds of demonstrators trooped to Mendiola in Manila to air their frustration over the widespread corruption in government offices, particularly in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Sunday, Sept. 21. Despite the scorching sun and intense heat, 52-year-old Jun Zuaño and his...
ALL ABOARD the city's Hop On Hop Off tour bus One of my closest Filipina friends from Berlin is in town, visiting with her daughters, all intelligent, confident, and beautiful young ladies who I have the pleasure of claiming as my nieces—not by blood but through friendship. Let’s be honest...
Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala ended his two-day visit to the Philippines by laying a wreath to honor national hero Dr. Jose Rizal at the Luneta Park in Manila. Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Park in Manila. (Photo by Noel...
Rizal grew up to be skilled in both arts and sciences, and is better known as the author of his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Rizal also contributed to La Solidaridad, a newspaper that pushed for reforms. His famous essays in the newspaper were the Sa Mga Kadalagahan Sa Malolos,...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana fainted while attending the flag raising ceremony at the Luneta Park in Manila for the celebration of the 124th Independence Day on Sunday morning, June 12. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is seen on a...
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III on Tuesday, Feb. 15 said he would resign as Senate chief and is ready to be executed at the Luneta if critics could prove he pressured his colleagues in the 24-member Senate to sign the Senate Blue Ribbon committee report on the alleged overpriced delivery of...
The Manila city government will launch its drive-thru vaccination at the Luneta Park to make vaccine deployment easier for residents during the rainy season starting on Saturday, July 31. (Ali Vicoy / File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced this on...
