The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) warned against any form of violence against women (VAW) amid the election period. (Unsplash) “Election season or not, women should not be targets of misogynistic, malicious, or sexist maneuvers. The PCW reminds everyone that violence against women, in all...
Recognizing the need to provide Filipino students spaces that are more conducive to learning, the Department of Education (DepEd) unveiled new designs for the medium-rise school building. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) During the Launching of the Medium-Rise School Building Designs Exhibit at the DepEd...
Current economic empowerment interventions for Filipino lesbian, gay, transgender, and queer (LGBT) are not enough to overcome all obstacles facing queer entrepreneurs. In a study conducted by APCOM, many LGBT (LGBT) participants answered that the range of economic opportunities available for LGBT...
More than ever before, queer people have a media presence. We now see lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender (LGBT) on television and in mainstream films. However, many challenges still remain. While representation in entertainment media is gradually improving, progress is sometimes sluggish....
Whose idea will be showcased for the Philippine participation in the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale 2023? EXPLORING BAYANIHAN The Philippine Pavilion at the 2021 Venice Biennale focuses on the Filipino culture of working together Following the triumph of “Structures of Mutual Support” at the...
The Valenzuela City government and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inaugurated four parks at Disiplina Village in Barangay Bignay on Thursday morning, Feb. 3. The “friendship parks” project was a joint initiative under the MMDA Adopt-A-Park program which aims to reconstruct...
The Department of Education (DepEd) made an open call for the submission of studies on future learning spaces for Filipino students. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones invited experts and stakeholders to participate in creating an integrated...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has provided workers in the informal economy, including kasambahays, with greater protection as gift this holiday season. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III leads the payout of salaries to 1,500 beneficiaries under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymundo Lo In early September, Mayor Isko Domagoso announced the redevelopment of the Arroceros Forest Park, saying it will be “a place where citizens of Manila can breathe fresh air” and “none of the trees will be cut in the process of redeveloping the park.” On,...
Creating safe spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) is part of a wider fight for equality. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) A safe space, as defined by the Oxford Dictionary, is a "place or environment in which a person or category of people can feel confident that they will not be...
As several cities and provinces in the country eased their COVID-19 restrictions with kids being allowed in indoor spaces such as malls, Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday, November 8, emphasized the need for more open spaces, public parks, and bike lanes for better leisurely activities for...
In a bid to promote public health and safe economic activities amid the coronavirus pandemic, the government is pushing for greater public access to outdoor spaces for dining, recreation, among others. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with the Inter-Agency...
