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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday he will not be attending the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, citing important developments on the 17 Filipino hostages. “In light of important developments in the hostage situation involving 17 Filipino seafarers in the Red Sea, I have made the …

Women’s alliance Gabriela on Wednesday, Nov. 29 organized a hand paint-themed protest called “Break the Silence” in Quezon City in celebration of the International Women Human Rights Defenders Day (IWHRD) and International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinians. (GABRIELA) The group expressed its opposition to the government’s “repressive” actions against …

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29 the date and venue for the in-person mass oathtaking ceremony for new midwives. Photo credit to PRC/Manila Bulletin In a Facebook post, the PRC announced that the oathtaking ceremony will be on Dec. 1 in Isabela, Dec. 7 in Davao …

Jimmy Pacheco, one of the two Filipinos freed by Hamas, said it was in Gaza where he learned to save money because every cent counts in the war-torn Palestinian territory. That was the lesson he wanted to impart to his fellow overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as he looked back on …

House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House Committees on Human Rights and on Justice have adopted during a joint hearing the three resolutions calling on the Philippine government to cooperate with the prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The three measures adopted Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 29 were …

MANILA, Philippines — The love team of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla was one of the most loved reel-and-real life love teams in the country. For over a decade, they graced Philippine screens with TV shows and movies that made their legion of fans, known as KathNiels, even more in …

Earlier this year, KPMG Law requested a temporary sealing order in the case regarding its client Gold Line Telemanagement, which the Canada Revenue Agency accuses of involvement in a "carousel scheme." Now, KPMG has applied to the court to have the affidavit at issue struck from the record completely. CBC/Radio-Canada …

MANILA, Philippines — While Taylor Swift was the top artist of the 2023 on Spotify, it was cultural events like "Barbie" and Rihanna's Super Bowl performance that spiked the streaming platform's trends this year. In releasing its Wrapped data for 2023, the platform also revealed streaming data that led to …

Katutubo PH’s family is growing with over 350 local brands as its partners. Together, they elevate the standards of local Philippine fashion and the arts — from home decor and accessories to something more special and everything in between. Glady Rose Pantua, bronze medalist, Ramon Valera Award 2023 In an …

MANILA, Philippines — To celebrate its fifth anniversary in the Philippines, Taiwanese food and beverage brand Tiger Sugar recently unveiled its first ever café concept in the world – in the second floor of One Ayala mall, Makati City, and revealed its first-ever collaboration, with iconic Japanese cartoon character Hello …