The Korean Wave (“Hallyu”), or the popularity of Korean culture, continues to attract people around the world including in the Philippines. One driving force of the Korean Wave is K-pop music, which has captivated millions of fans globally. Results of the 2024 Overseas Hallyu (Korean Wave) Survey conducted by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism …
The streets of Intramuros are alive with history, and along Muralla Street stands a building with its own place in this narrative. Located across from the Intramuros Golf Club, the Manila Bulletin building—the headquarters of the nation’s longest-running newspaper—is more than just an office; it is a landmark deeply intertwined with over a century of …
As part of the 125th Manila Bulletin anniversary theme “Life is Better,” our food columnist Sol Vanzi meditates on water, family, and changing times in Las Piñas City.My great-grandmother, who loved telling me stories of her life in Cavite, was watering vegetables in her backyard garden when she collapsed and died. She was 103 and …
The K to 12 Program, launched in 2013 through Republic Act (RA) No. 10533, or the Enhanced Basic Education Act, marked a significant transformation in the Philippine education system.Created to align the nation’s educational system with global standards, the K to 12 Program introduced one year of Universal Kindergarten and extended high school by two additional years.Eleven …
For decades, Bacolod has faced a pressing challenge—the need for affordable housing for its growing population.But today, a transformative solution is taking shape as the city government finally turned over units of 4PH Program launched under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s “Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino.”City officials headed by Mayor Albee Benitez and Jacqueline Constantino, manager of the …
Feeling ready to unleash your most fearless financial self in 2025? Say goodbye to tired budgeting methods and hello to a fresh, future-focused flow. Meet Maya, the Philippines’ #1 Digital Bank App that turns everyday transactions into soul-boosting money rituals. Because let’s be real, finances should be fun, liberating, and totally in sync with all your main-character goals. …
BACOLOD CITY – A 115-feet tall hotel in the shape of a rooster in Talisay City, Negros Occidental is a sight to behold and a breath of fresh air amid the anxiety caused by Kanlaon Volcano in the province. People continue to come in droves and check the facility at Campuestuhan Highland Resort.They have nothing but …
ILOILO CITY – Honesty is the best policy.And for a taxi driver here, this trait paid off after he returned P2.4 million in cash left by a passenger in his vehicle. Anthony Barredo Aguirre, 52, of Barangay Amparo, Pavia town, Iloilo province first earned praises from netizens.“A real and honest Ilonggo. May your tribe increase. …
How Lifestrong Marketing Inc. empowers communities through various initiativesBusinesses and companies reach out to various communities to establish positive relationships with customers where they operate. Aside from that, it enhances the brand’s reputation, creating a deeper connection not just with consumers but also with employees and stakeholders. Several companies also consider supporting communities as part …
If journalism is the “first draft of history,” it can be said that the Manila Bulletin has been a central force in shaping Philippine history. For except during the wartime years under the Japanese occupation, it has been operating uninterrupted since its founding in 1900.Its role in shaping Philippine journalism has been recognized especially in …
