A platform for inclusion

For many Filipinos, the Manila Bulletin has long been part of the morning ritual delivered to doorsteps, shared in offices, or read over coffee.

- FROM THE MARGINS JAIME ARISTOTLE B. ALIP, PHD

Today, its digital edition is accessed on phones and computers everywhere. For more than a century, it has documented the nation's history.From my elementary years through high school, my mother, a public school teacher, instilled in me and my siblings a deep respect for reading and staying informed. She was strict about it. Every day, even on weekends, we were required to read the newspaper from cover to cover. At the time, it was Manila Daily Bulletin, which later became Bulletin Today, and is now known as the Manila Bulletin. After reading, we were asked to report on the news, current events, and stories that stood out. This routine quietly shaped how I understood the world and my place in it. That is why I felt deeply honored and excited when I was later invited to become one of its columnists. I hope that mothers today will also encourage their children to read newspapers, to help open their minds and sense of purpose.

Beyond being a chronicler of events, the Bulletin has played a quieter yet powerful role: shaping aspirations and inspiring action. Over the years, its stories particularly those that shine a light on entrepreneurship, community initiatives, and inclusive growth - have moved individuals and organizations to step forward and do something meaningful.

I have seen this impact firsthand.

For 126 years, the Manila Bulletin has chronicled the nation's milestones, struggles, and steady pursuit of progress. Beyond reporting events, it has consistently chosen to highlight stories that matter, especially those emerging from the margins.