THE JOSE RIZAL MONUMENT with the tallest Philippine flag pole. (Manila Bulletin) A flag is the most important symbol of a nation which represents its ideals, traditions, and its people. It is a reminder of freedom and independence, especially for a country like the Philippines which had been under...
Joel Andrade (Photo by by Cenon and Mav) The label "rebellious" often carries a sting of disapproval. But for Joel Andrade, whose artistic genius fuels the edgy Issy, playful Chu-Chu, and vibrant Lucky Beauty, to be a rebel is to be an artist. “I come not from beauty but from fashion...
Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) dog food brand TopBreed has won for the fourth consecutive time the “Brand of the Year Award” in the Dry Kibble Category, National Tier” from the London-based awarding body, World Branding Awards, 2024. TopBreed is developed by renowned veterinarian,...
By JUNEP OCAMPO Mario Ledesma (not his real name) is a businessman from Pampanga. Before the pandemic, he managed a farm with wild boars roaming freely on his 10-hectare property, feeding primarily on vegetables and fruits. Although not officially certified as organic, his pigs fetched premium...
There’s a saying that goes “the youth will inherit the earth,” so it’s important that they are equipped to run it well. This Baguio-based creativity accelerator is doing just that. Vivita is an international organization whose aim is to encourage young minds to cultivate their creativity,...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte (Office of the Vice President official website) At the top echelon of political power in the country, Vice President Sara Duterte stands as the highest woman official. And if current survey results are to be believed, she could become the...
The 67th anniversary of the plane crash of President Magsaysay will be commemorated with a book launch of the new edition "One Came Back: The Magsaysay Tragedy." Co-authored by Nestor Mata and Vicente Villafranca, the book provides a firsthand account of the fateful incident. The event, which will...
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR KOSHIKAWA KAZUHIKO (left) and Manila Bulletin Senior Section Editor Raymund Antonio. (Photos courtesy of Japanese Embassy in Manila) As Japanese Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko bids his farewell to what was his second home for the past three years, I looked back at the time...
NEWSMAKERS — The Manila Bulletin holds its first-ever Newsmakers of the Year Award as it celebrates its 124th anniversary at the Tent City of the Manila Hotel on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Newsmakers of the Year recognized 10 personalities representing themselves or organizations that have captured...
By CHIEF JUSTICE ALEXANDER G. GESMUNDO On behalf of my colleagues in the Supreme Court and the entire judiciary, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Manila Bulletin on your 124th Anniversary. This is a truly noteworthy milestone — one that was only made possible by the...
By HOUSE SPEAKER MARTIN ROMUALDEZ Congratulations to Manila Bulletin for achieving the extraordinary feat of 124 years in the realm of journalism excellence! This momentous anniversary not only pays tribute to the enduring legacy of the Philippines’ oldest newspaper but also underscores...
By CelCadahing Ocampo Participants of the ILT Vietnam Farm and Garden Tour explore the fully automated greenhouse of Lambiang Farm in Lamdong, Vietnam. Fully automated greenhouses with very minimal human intervention. Farming with insects as a tool. Controlling a farm by means of smart...