(Courtesy of Manila General Information Systems Center/Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office) The “National Rally for Peace” organized by religious organization Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) Monday, Jan. 13, attracted a mammoth crowd but the event went smoothly as no untoward event...
The exclusion of former presidents from the National Security Council (NSC) is a huge loss for the government as their “wealth of experience” could give the incumbent administration valuable information in crafting the country’s national security policies, Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa...
A fresh wave of blame game is electrifying the discourse surrounding the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the country’s grid operator—but while digging up past regulatory missteps might make for catchy headlines, the real power play lies in tackling the tough questions: who...
At a recently concluded forum organized by Capampangan in Media, Inc. (CAMI), Senior Citizens Partylist Representative Rodolfo “Ompong” Ordanes (right) reaffirmed his dedication to partnering with the government and civil society to promote the welfare of senior citizens. A staunch...
A Vietnamese woman has been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for allegedly operating illegally a beauty clinic in Mandaluyong City. In a statement issued on Sunday, Jan. 12, the NBI identified her as Trinh Thi Kieu Nguyen, also known as "Dr. Rosa," who was arrested by...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa told the quad-committee (quad-comm) in the House of Representatives to focus its energy on investigating the prevalence of crime in the country, instead of using their resources in detaining former and current officers "who are serving the land in good faith". The...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As the punishing winds that fueled the deadly fires in the Los Angeles region have eased, members of the sports community are beginning to deal with the fallout. Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick recounts that he and his family lost their house in the deadly Pacific Palisades...
President Marcos convened several members of his Cabinet in Malacañan on Friday, Jan. 10, to discuss the guidelines for programs and projects under the P6.235-trillion national budget for 2025. Malacañang photo In photos shared by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Executive Secretary...
FILE - Surfers catch waves in the Pacific Ocean off of Ho'okipa Beach Park, Nov. 22, 2024, near Paia, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File) A long-awaited La Nina has finally appeared, but the periodic cooling of Pacific Ocean waters is weak and unlikely to cause as many weather problems as...
Operatives of the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group confiscate P46 million worth of allegedly smuggled ukay-ukay during a raid in two warehouses in Meycauayan City, Bulacan on Jan. 8, 2025. Five persons were arrested during the operation. (Photo: CIDG) The Philippine National Police...
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) is looking at sending the men’s national team to various foreign training camps in the coming months in preparation for its participation in the FIVB Men’s World Championships in September that the country is hosting. PNVF President Ramon...
A massive crowd surrounds the revered image of Jesus Nazareno as it makes it way back to Quiapo Church from the Quirino Grandstand during the "Traslacion" on Jan. 9, 2025. (Photo by John Louie Abrina / MANILA BULLETIN) Around 7.4 million devotees participated in this year’s “Traslacion” in...
