Known as "The Big Man of San Juan," Mayor Francis Zamora has made big strides in creating programs and initiatives focused on improving the way of life of San Juaneños and making the smallest city in the National Capital Region (NCR) into a very progressive and prosperous city anyone could ever live in. One of his …
In the past eight years, Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike” Ponce III has worked to improve the lives of his constituents. Ponce won as mayor in the past three consecutive elections and is now in his third and last term. Despite the challenges that the Municipality Pateros is facing, including being the smallest local government unit in Metro …
As an educator and a registered nurse, Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez aims to provide city residents with quality education and health care, considered as basic needs of every Filipino.Under his administration, Olivarez continues to fully assist city students through the distribution of their monthly allowance.“We continue to expand and find other ways to continue …
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon is in his first term as the local chief executive after serving five terms as the city’s congressman. When he took office as mayor in 2022, Biazon launched his 7K Agenda, his main focus areas that include education, health, livelihood, peace and order, and economic development. In the last three years, Biazon implemented …
As the city mayor of Marikina, Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro is committed to making a meaningful difference by addressing the needs and concerns of his constituents and offering solutions that pave the way for a brighter future for the city.Teodoro believes that real change happens when the government and citizens work together to address local needs, …
The Philippines has come a long way from becoming the first Southeast Asian country to participate in the 1924 Olympics to producing champions in two consecutive editions a century later.It all started from sprinter David Nepomuceno. One hundred years ago, the Oas, Albay native embarked on a gruelling 33-day journey aboard a ship to compete …
The Philippine stock market began with the establishment of the Manila Stock Exchange (MSE) on Aug. 8, 1927. This was followed by the creation of the Makati Stock Exchange (MkSE) on May 27, 1963. The two eventually merged to form the current Philippine Stock Exchange in1992.The MSE was founded by five businessmen: W. Eric Little, …
Among agriculture journalists in the Philippines, no name resonates more deeply than Zacarias “Zac” Bolong Sarian’s. A Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, he is known as the “father and dean of agriculture journalism.” His work was his mission. He championed farmers, fishers, and agripreneurs, making their struggles and triumphs not only visible but also valuable.Early this year, when I …
Born into a poor and humble family, Mandaluyong City Mayor Ben Abalos vowed to provide his constituents the best social services the city could offer as he continues to lead the Tiger City toward prosperity.Mayor Abalos created and implemented various health, education, and housing initiatives that are truly world-class. In healthcare, Abalos spearheaded numerous reforms in …
As I sit at my desk in the IT department of the Manila Bulletin, reflecting on its 125th anniversary, I can’t help but marvel at the remarkable transformations life has undergone in this period. Born in the 1970s, I have been fortunate to witness the verge of technological revolution and its sweeping changes. From my …
