The historic Italian scooter maker, Vespa, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The iconic brand, whose name means wasp, traces its origins all the way back to April 23, 1946, its first patent filing date. Since then, Vespa has led new trends in social customs, music, youth culture, and...
Access roads and bridges leading to New Clark City (NCC) in Capas, Tarlac will be constructed this year to link together the existing roads within the Clark Special Economic Zone, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Wednesday, June 30. THE MORE THE MERRIER -- Access roads and...
House Deputy Speaker and Cagayan de Oro Representative Rufus Rodriguez on Wednesday, June 30 said congressional leaders are still hoping that President Duterte will call for a special session soon to enable lawmakers to extend the validity of the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act or Bayanihan 2....
Healthcare workers The P9 billion special risk allowance (SRA) for healthcare workers has already been distributed to the regional offices of the Department of Health (DOH), the agency’s spokesperson said on Tuesday, June 29. “Iyong perang binigay sa atin ng DBM (Department of Budget and...
A day before the law's expiry, House Deputy Speaker and Cagayan de Oro City Representative Rufus Rodriguez has still urged President Duterte to call Congress to a special session to extend the validity of the Bayanihan 2. House of Representatives (Alvin Kasiban/MANILA BULLETIN File photo) “We...
A sidequel of history, abandonment, and vengeance “Kingdom” is Netflix’s first Korean series and it took the world by storm in 2019, garnering recognition, nominations, and awards. On account of positive reviews, the South Korean political period horror thriller was renewed for a second...
Malacañang has declared June 24, Thursday, a holiday in the city of Manila in celebration of its 450th founding anniversary. The Manila City Hall clock tower is seen illuminated with colorful lights display (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The special non-working holiday in Manila was issued through...
The Philippine is seeking to enhance the country's bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia, particularly in the protection of thousands of Filipino migrant workers. President Rodrigo Duterte confers the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross) Silver Distinction on outgoing Ambassador...
Three suspected communist rebels, including a 12-year old girl, died in an encounter with elite Army troopers near the boundary of Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur, the military reported on Thursday, June 17. But militant group Anakbayan claimed that the three people killed by the military are...
The Philippines has appealed to China and the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for full support and sincere cooperation in transforming the South China Sea into a “sea of peace, security, stability and prosperity.” ASEAN (ASEAN.org) Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro...
The government has eased the country's entry restrictions on foreigners with special resident retiree's visas following a recommendation made by the Department of Tourism. PIXABAY/ MANILA BULLETIN Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said these foreign retirees no longer have to secure a government...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte urged city residents to avoid social gatherings such as drinking sessions among families, friends, and neighbors saying these are "superspreader" events that transmit the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A recent drinking session and wedding in Brgy Matandang Balara in...
