DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte lauded the final leg of the inaugural Philippine Book Festival at SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang here on Friday, August 18. “We are fortunate to host this event in our beloved city in time for the (38th) Kadayawan Festival,” Duterte said as she...
Only a third (33.6%) of Philippine firms are active in innovation with agriculture consistently ranked lowest in innovation, based on a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). The 2021 PIDS Survey of Innovation Activities authored by Senior Research Fellows Jose Ramon...
The territorial dispute between the cities of Taguig and Makati has now affected the Philippine National Police (PNP) as the organization confirmed that some police stations in “Embo” areas will be transferred to its new jurisdiction. File photo courtesy of Mark Balmores / MANILA BULLETIN PNP...
The drop in US stock prices continued to weigh on local investor sentiment, pushing the PSEi below the 6,300 level as the trading week ended. The main index lost 74.70 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,290.27 as Banks led the retreat while the Mining and Oil counter bucked the trend. Volume...
The Philippine government will not stop the Filipino fishermen from fishing in the West Philippine Sea as it refused to acknowledge China’s unilaterally imposed fishing ban. “We do not recognize China’s fishing ban,” the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday, August 18. DFA said...
A SPECIAL SCENT Givenchy's L'interdit was created by Hubert de Givenchy for Audrey Hepburn When Intimate Audrey opened at the end of July, it suddenly became apparent how—even in a country she never visited in her lifetime—her influence endures. She remains well-loved. The exhibit, helmed by...
ALL IN ONE PLACE The Bayo Group’s multi-brand store featuring Bayo, Tela, and Viseversa is now open at the ground level of Glorietta The Bayo Group has officially opened the doors of its multi-brand store at Glorietta. The 200-square-meter expanse features brands Bayo, Tela, and Viseversa, all of...
STYLISH UNIFORMS Student models showcase the La Salle Green Hills female uniforms for elementary, junior high, and senior high La Salle Green Hills, which has recently transitioned as a co-educational institution, has tapped fashion designer Ionica Abrahan Lim to create uniforms for the incoming...
The local stock market weakened again after sentiment was dampened by statements made by the US Federal Reserve. The main index dropped 45.12 points or 0.70 percent to close at 6,364.97 as Conglomerates led the decline with only the Services counter managing to hold its ground. Volume...
Senator Francis Tolentino has sought the modernization of the five-decade old Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC) that supposedly aims to establish a reliable aviation and aerospace industry in the country. Tolentino, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on National Defense...
Aboitiz Equity Ventures’ (AEV) planned issuance of up to P17.45 billion worth of bonds has been given the highest ratings of PRS Aaa with a Stable Outlook by Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings). In a statement, the ratings agency said AEV is planning a bond issue amounting...
(OCTA Research) An independent survey conducted by the OCTA Research bared that most Filipino adults are in favor of strengthening and expanding military cooperation between the United States (US) and the Philippines to address the territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The survey...
