Debtors deserve to be treated fairly and with dignity. That is the message of Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva when he filed a resolution which seeks to investigate the rise of unauthorized and unregistered online lending platforms in the country and victimizes hundreds of vulnerable...
Hundreds of artists will gather across 43 stages nationwide this June for the 2023 edition of Fête de la Musique Philippines. The festival, which is now in its 29th year, is broadening its horizons to advocate for our oceans. "In spite of all our differences, music - just like the oceans - connects...
A new publishing house in town has a very unique vision. Exploding Galaxies, the brainchild and passion project of Mara Sy-Coson, is out to unearth forgotten masterpieces of Philippine literary fiction and give them a new lease on life. This is an ambitious value proposition, as even in the best of...
In a dazzling display of culinary mastery and innovation, McCormick Culinary hosted an event last May 18 at The Grand Hyatt in BGC, Taguig that left taste buds tingling and imaginations running wild. "McCormick, Together We Flavor" united the crème de la crème of the culinary service industry,...
A star-studded cast of today's top Filipino musicians and theater performers will take on major roles in the re-staging of the hit Filipino rock opera ballet, "Rama, Hari." The production features direction and choreography by National Artist Alice Reyes, music by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab,...
Angel Thoughts “Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink “—Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the Rime of the Ancient Mariner Happy Independence Day for all of us Filipinos tomorrow. Rites will be centered in the Aguinaldo shrine in Kawit Cavite and at the Rizal monument in Manila. Let us all...
Not even the threat of typhoon Betty could stop guests from gathering and enjoying the different activities and sampling the offerings at the different booths at the “Paintings & Panoramas,” the first Kanayunan and Art Festival. This was held at Kala Commons in Amiya Raya in San Mateo, Rizal....
Pop culture enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting event you don't want to miss! The ultimate destination for collectors of all types - Collectors Con 2023, is happening on June 6 to 25 at The Block Atrium. Expect exciting and fresh drops with over a hundred collectibles of your favorite epic...
After her son’s life-threatening Covid experience last January 2022, Atty. Lia Badillo-Crisostomo’s perspective in life shifted altogether. She’s committed to making a difference in the world—albeit in her own little ways—and to enjoy every moment of it. Atty. Lia Badilla-Crisostomo at...
Although still at single-digit growth, local retailers expect full recovery this year as cooling inflation is driving consumption. Rosemarie B. Ong, president of the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), told reporters at the Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards 2023 “Tibay Gabi ng...
Netizens were shocked when the video of an alleged drunk college student arguing with a senior high school teacher went viral on social media. The incident happened on June 6, 2023. To shed light on the incident, the Manila Bulletin Lifestyle reached out to STI College Ortigas-Cainta campus, the...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is exploring the option of implementing tax withholding measures on major online platform providers such as Lazada and Shopee. The BIR said that it aims to ensure that taxes owed by online sellers of goods and services are collected more effectively. A senior...
