Once operational, the Metro Manila Subway will not only enhance comfort and speed but also generate approximately P2.5 billion in daily economic benefits, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a briefing on Monday, Feb. 26, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the direct economic benefits,...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will lend another loan tranche of P55.7 billion for the construction of the Metro Manila subway by March this year, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). The subway project, which is set to be completed by 2029, is currently supported by the...
The Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) net income posted a double-digit surge last year, fueled by the improved power generation and retail electricity operations, as well as an uptick in energy sales through its distribution utility (DU) business. Meralco, the largest power retailer in the country,...
Senator Francis Tolentino has filed a resolution seeking to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the reported alleged cyanide fishing of foreign fisherman in Bajo de Masinloc. In resolution no. 938, Tolentino cited the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) who disclosed that the...
This year’s Forbes 5-star rating further strengthens Okada Manila's position as a premier destination for unmatched guest experiences. In a remarkable display of sustained excellence, Okada Manila proudly announces its fifth consecutive Forbes 5-star rating, affirming its leadership in luxury...
Miss Manila 2023 candidates (Diann Calucin/MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan has opened the registration for Miss Manila 2024. Miss Manila is a project of the city government aiming to crown a Manileña who embodies the values of empowerment and leadership, and delivers meaningful...
Gas supply from the Malampaya field has resumed and started feeding to the gas plants on Friday (February 23), , as affirmed by the gas-offtakers (buyers) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The four-day zero gas production from February 19-23 had earlier prompted full shift to liquefied natural...
A pilot run of the revised senior high school (SHS) curriculum will be launched in the 2025-2026 schoolyear, according to the Vice President and Education Secretary. This is aimed at making senior high school graduates more employable. This announcement comes on the heels of the public launching of...
After working on a moving target for years, power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has finally cemented its sustainability-linked investments to P100 billion – with capital infusion fundamentally targeted for the company’s smart grid journey as well as renewable energy (RE)...
HOW IT ALL STARTED Skibidi Toilet became a viral sensation after Generation Alpha users online found a fascination toward the absurdity of the singing toilet heads For those of you who have Generation Alpha members in the family, you might have noticed one of their latest fixations involves heads...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Rituals—what is the first thing that comes to mind? Some people associate rituals with something sacred, religious, spiritual, or cult-like. So what really is the meaning of rituals? In essence, rituals are intentional and symbolic actions that carry personal or cultural...
Kaayo Modern Mindanao Jun Escario Renee Salud Edgar Buyan x Emilia Sitjar Jewelry By JINGGOY I. SALVADOR Archipelago, a fundraising event, gathers designers from across the country: Renee Salud from Luzon, Jun Escario from Cebu in the Visayas, and Mary Ann Montemayor of Kaayo Modern Mindanao and...
