Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Thursday, July 20, led the topping-off ceremony for the new Senate building located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. From left to right: former senator Ralph Recto, former Senate president Vicente Sotto III, Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz"...
(ACT Teachers Party-list) Makabayan solons ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro and Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas will let their outfits do the talking on the day of the State of the Nation Address (SONA). Castro's office sent to House of Representatives reporters Thursday, July 20...
The House plenary. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) So who will sing the Philippine national anthem during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA)? It's one "big surprise", according to House Secretary General Reginald Velasco. "Surprise din di...
From left to right: Former presidents Joseph Estrada, Gloria Macapaga-Arroyo, and Rodrigo Duterte (Wikipedia, Rep. Arroyo's office, Malacañang photo) All three living past presidents of the Philippines have confirmed their attendance to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s second State of...
The Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Philippine Madrigal Singers are once again bringing together the best choirs from around the world for the Andrea O. Veneracion (AOV) International Choral Festival. The biennial competition will be held from July 20 to 23, 2023, at the Samsung...
Korean actress Song Hye-kyo emerged as the biggest winner at the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards, which honored works released on streaming platforms from May 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023. The awards ceremony was held on July 19 at Paradise City and hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Yoona. (From left) Grand...
Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. was named as the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., replacing Gen. Andres Centino, Malacanang announced on Wednesday, July 19. *Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (Photo: Philippine Army) * Brawner is expected to...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has picked Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner as the next chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) revealed. *NEW AFP CHIEF — President Marcos shakes the hand of incoming Armed Forces of the...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (left) and former vice president Leni Robredo (Malacañang photo, MANILA BULLETIN) The top two leaders of the previous administration won't be seeing each other in Batasan Complex next week when President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers his second State of...
BTS (Image from NBS) Since their debut 10 years ago, Korean boy group BTS has come a long way, transcending barriers that made them one of the biggest names in the global music industry. The band has broken language barriers, stereotypes, and put Korean music on the world map. With millions of...
The 2023 edition of Asia's 50 Best Bars held its awarding ceremony at Rosewood Hotel in Hong Kong on Tuesday night, July 18. In partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the event marked the first full-scale gathering of the bar community since 2019, hosting an impressive roster of participants...
The Korean drama “King the Land,” starring Lee Junho and Yoona, reclaimed the top spot on Netflix. Netflix released the Global Top 10 list of the most watched TV shows and films on the streaming platform from July 10 to 16. (Clockwise from top left) "King the Land," "The Out-Laws," "The...
