Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian on Friday said it is normal for neighbors like China and the Philippines to have differences as he expressed his belief that the coronavirus pandemic is a “test of friendship” between the two countries. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines...
Kobe Paras (UAAP) Former University of the Philippines standout Kobe Paras recently opened up on social media about his mental health struggles since returning to the country four years ago. Taking it to Twitter, Paras reflected on life and admitted being at his "lowest" during those struggling...
The prospective bidders in the 650-megawatt Malaya thermal power plant had been trimmed to two companies, from originally 4 to 5 companies, but state-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) said it is still keen on divesting the facility via a negotiated deal by May 7...
As part of its final preparation for the Tokyo Olympics this year, the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) is sending a full contingent to the 2021 ASBC Asian Elite Men and Women Boxing Championships on May 21 to June 1 in Dubai. This includes professional boxer Eumir Marcial....
As the community pantry "virus" spreads across the country, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is having its fair share of good vibes via the deployment of its so-called "AFP Mobile Kitchen". COOKS FOR A CAUSE--Military personnel prepare food packs prior to its distribution to poor families...
The government is reopening the country's borders to certain foreign nationals starting May 1, 2021 as part of easing travel restrictions. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) however imposed some...
Defying the limits of the land to exemplify the "bayanihan" spirit, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has set up floating community pantries in the middle of sea in Surigao del Sur, Zambales, and Camarines Sur to help fishermen who were affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic....
A police lieutenant who had been inoculated last month with one dose of the China-made CoronaVac vaccine has died of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, April 30. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) The 50-year-old fatality was an officer...
And the answers we know for sure DON'T HATE, INOCULATE In the Philippines, the COVID-19 vaccination of the general public is eyed in August or September Vaccines save millions of lives every year. Prevention of deadly and debilitating illnesses, such as yellow fever, measles, and polio accounts for...
Why everyone’s participation is important in this fight HOPE IN VIALS This week's Philippine Panorama deep dives into the technicalities of the COVID-19 vaccine. Cover design by Jules Vivas It has been more than a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the latest record-breaking...
After suffering from major regulatory impediments for nearly a decade, it may take some time before the mining sector of the Philippines, one of the most highly mineralized countries in the world, to recover despite the government’s recent policy decisions that favor the industry. On Thursday,...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Natalie Tan I was recently asked to give a lay person's overview on the country’s food security situation for Bahay Kubo Kitchens organized by Mesa ni Misis and FEED (Farmer Enterprise & Economic Development) as part of the United Nations’ Food Systems Summit. Here’s...