MANILA, Philippines – The Manila Bulletin was founded on February 2, 1900, as the Philippines was about to cross into the twentieth century. From a newspaper publishing local shipping and commercial news, it is now one of the few centenarian publications in the world recognized as the leading newspaper in this country and one of the leading English dailies in Asia.
The Manila Bulletin lived through the eras of colonial governance, the peaceful struggle for political freedom, the wartime occupation, the responsibilities of independence, and the demands of a democratic republic. It continuously served the country as it went through a major war, armed rebellions, and economic upheavals.
On the political front, the country was governed under five successive Constitutions and the administrations of 15 Presidents. The nation’s population has grown from 6 million in 1901, when the first national census was taken, to over 94 million in 2010.
Responding to the consequent societal demands, the Manila Bulletin has been transformed into a comprehensive newspaper with a weekly magazine Philippine Panorama, and Style Weekend, a second daily Tempo, a third daily Balita, special interest magazines Agriculture, Cruising, Animal Scene, Sports Digest, and Sense & Style, and magazines in the vernacular Liwayway, Bannawag, Bisaya, and Hiligaynon, for a total of 14 daily, weekly, and monthly publications which all lead in circulation.
It also publishes the Manila Bulletin Yearbook which provides valuable information on government officials, civic organizations, and notable institutions in the country.
The newspaper continues to expand, with its modern and sophisticated printing equipment in the country. It was the first newspaper company to go public on April 18, 1990, and had 2,851 stockholders as of December 31, 2010.
Most important is the fact that the Manila Bulletin has remained faithful to its mission of providing honest, factual, and impartial news service to the citizenry. Its priority is information and its hallmark is objectivity. Ethical accuracy, and not sensational journalism, is its editorial policy, which is appreciated by an enlightened people as shown by the increasing readership of its publications.
On the occasion of its 111th Anniversary on Wednesday, the Manila Bulletin rededicates itself to its mission of service to the Filipino public and pledges its commitment to be a vehicle of fidelity and impartiality in meeting the information needs of the people and democratic institutions.
The Manila Bulletin Chairman Dr. Emilio T. Yap, Directors, Officers, and Editors, once again extend their sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to our Readers, Advertisers, Dealers, Friends, and Supporters for their continued support and patronage.
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