MANILA – The United States, Japan, and the Philippines are set to unveil the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) Luzon Corridor that will usher in new infrastructure projects to connect Subic Bay, Clark, Manila, and Batangas. The PGII, founded by the G7 countries, aims to mobilize up to USD600 …

Former president Rodrigo Duterte (Arnold Quizol/ MANILA BULLETIN) Zambales 1st district Rep. Jefferson Khonghun says that a congressional inquiry is in order regarding the alleged “gentleman’s agreement” between former president Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This, as the House Assistant Majority Leader …

Filipinos don’t need to be probinsya-bound to know all about our alamat and mga sabi-sabi. Whether you believe in them as fact or not, sharing folklore and myths, passing them down from generation to generation is one way we stay connected to our roots, understand our ancestors’ values, and keep …

Streetboys heartthrob Spencer Reyes appears via Zoom from London  Former Streetboys heartthrob Sphencer Reyes is taking a break from his work as a bus driver in London to join his fellow professional dancers for a fund-raising show, “The Sign: 90s Supershow,” at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City on April …

O.J. Simpson (Instagram) Former athlete-turned-actor O.J. Simpson has passed away following a battle with prostate cancer. He was 76. Simpson’s demise was announced by his family on social media. The full announcement: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. “He was surrounded by his children …

Bolero is not your typical Spanish eatery   The self-styled Three Musketeers behind the new BGC eatery, Bolero at Verve Tower 2, are Chef Fernando Alcalá, Felipe Diaz de Miranda, and Luis de Isasa Muñoz. While you can look at the provenance of the three and point to Spain, they’d …

Givenchy brings its spring-summer 2024 pieces to the Philippines When it comes to summer dressing, what usually comes to mind are pieces imbued with florals, wearable items made of woven materials, or weather-appropriate linen and eyelet garbs. But this year, Givenchy invites everyone to celebrate the season with a sense …

Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine is the so-called divorce album, the culminating soundtrack to all those rumors. She loads the album with songs, 13 cuts, and all the elements of ‘90s pop R&B with dance traps here and there. What she holds back on are her usual vocal calisthenics, and it …

“All government agencies must lead by example in fostering discipline on our roads.” President Marcos stressed this in his vlog on April 7 to underscore his determination to address the lingering traffic gridlock in the country, particularly in Metro Manila. The daily struggle of commuters, the economic losses due to …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on March 12, 2024. (PPA Pool Photos by Yummie Dingding)  MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III have been designated as the country’s caretakers while President Marcos is attending a trilateral summit with the …