(MANILA BULLETIN) A congressman-proponent of the legalization of medical cannabis or marijuana has told a joint Hoiuse panel that he has personally experienced the efficacy of the substance. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte made this admission Tuesday morning, Aug 1 before the joint...
Western Visayas, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and scenic landscapes, is set to captivate the taste buds of food enthusiasts as The Manila Hotel celebrates the region’s diverse culinary delights at Café Ilang-Ilang this August. Chef Rafael 'Tibong' Jardeleza, Jr. For its latest dining...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Now that the state of public health emergency has been lifted in the Philippines (a full two months after WHO declared an end to the Covid international health emergency), we can now heave a big sigh of relief. But not so fast, pardner! The next pandemic is just around the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The disciples ask Jesus to explain the parable of the Weeds in the field. Jesus tells his disciples that the Devil, the enemy, is the one who sows the weeds. When it is harvest time, the weeds—sinners and evildoers—will be cut down, collected, and burned up. On the other hand,...
A possible collaboration between the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Japanese government seeks to develop the Training Regulations for Japanese language training as it is one of the directives of the agency's top official given the high demand for...
European businessmen believe that the stream of foreign direct investments (FDI) and trade into the Philippines will increase substantially in the coming months and years following increased momentum in interest from EU countries and the brighter prospects for a free trade deal between the two...
The 24-member Senate today, July 31, adopted a resolution recognizing the “enduring bonds of friendship” between the highest legislative bodies of the Philippines and Japan, honoring the 67 years of bilateral relations between the two countries in many areas such as trade and investments, and...
Polling firm Gallup Korea revealed the top 20 favorite TV and over-the-top (OTT) programs in July in South Korea. Since January 2013, Gallup Korea has conducted the favorite TV programs survey every month. As the number of OTT and online video services has increased in recent years, Gallup...
The University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) announced shifting of classes to "asynchronous and/or synchronous" learning modes due to stormy weather on Monday, July 31. Photo credit to UPM "Due to inclement weather, the conduct of mid-year term classes will shift to synchronous and/or asynchronous...
FROM THE MARGINS I believe that people are put in our lives for a reason. Throughout my life journey, I had been blessed by people who led me through paths that helped me touch the lives of countless others. I have been working with the poor for decades and have seen hope — and hopelessness —...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Though, strictly speaking, the mustard seed may not be the smallest, it is, proverbially speaking. Jesus contrasts here between the “smallest of all” (seed) and the “largest of plants” (shrub) (v 32). The shrub even becomes a tree that shelters birds in its branches. This...
The Philippine IT-business process management (IT-BPM) sector has warned that the potential of rising wages in the country is a threat to the industry’s cost-effective advantage. Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) Managing Director Rosario Cajucom-Bradbury shared insights at the...
