Reflections from Jig Young, co-founder of Expedock, Manila Bulletin’s 2024 Newsmaker of the YearArtificial Intelligence lets him focus on deep work rather than mundane workAs a product person, I used to spend all my time on mundane tasks like transcribing and summarizing customer calls. At least half of my workweek was spent watching calls from …
Cutting the red tape in local government transactions was the first major step that Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan took to make life better for Manileños.This step has greatly improved the people’s access to Manila City Hall services through Lacuna-Pangan’s flagship program – Kalinga sa Maynila – which allows her administration to prioritize public health, social …
Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan’s core principle of “Aksyon at Malasakit” has become the driving force behind Caloocan City’s improvements in healthcare, education, social welfare, and economic growth.“Our brand of governance in the City of Caloocan has always been one that puts the needs of people in front of everything else. From the very start, …
As one of the most celebrated pieces of legislation in recent history, the free college tuition law has transformed the country’s outlook on education as it has strengthened the right of every Filipino to study at the tertiary level.Enacted in 2017 by former president Rodrigo Duterte, Republic Act (RA) No. 10931, or the Universal Access …
The rising prices of basic goods continue to be a challenge to many, especially those who have to eke out a living. Recognizing this issue, President Marcos has vowed to make locally produced products cheaper and more accessible to the public. One way of fulfilling this promise is through the launch of the “Kadiwa ng …
To SSI Group CEO Anton Huang, throwing a toast to Manila Bulletin’s 125th-year milestone, ‘our evolution over the past century has been extraordinary’Life today is undoubtedly better, shaped by progress that has expanded opportunities for individuals and businesses alike. Over the past century, the Philippines has witnessed remarkable advancements in technology, inclusivity, and accessibility which have transformed the way we live, work, …
Reflecting on how life has improved since the Manila Bulletin was established 125 years ago, pilot and Philippine Airlines president Stanley Ng pays tribute to impossible dreamsLife is better is a state of mind. Maybe it’s a choice, deciding, for example, to look at a glass as either half-empty or half-full.In my book, either way …
Since Feb. 2, 1900, for 125 years, the Manila Bulletin has stood as a pillar of truth, integrity, and public service, chronicling the story of the Philippines while helping shape its future.In this issue (pages SS1 to SS72) is the special edition “Life Is Better,” a bold look at how far we have come over the last 125 years. More than …
