Ana Mae Alipayo was born into a legacy, but she chose to carve her own path, one wave at a time. As a member of the pioneering Alipayo family that helped popularize surfing in Siargao, the Philippines’ surfing capital, she could have coasted on heritage alone. Instead, she paddled out with...
K-pop idol and actor Cha Eun-woo became the emcee while Big Bang’s G-Dragon performed at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders ' Gala Dinner on Oct. 31 in Gyeongju, South Korea. The APEC Economic Gala Dinner, held at Lahan Select Gyeongju hotel, was attended by...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos called on Filipinos to observe All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day with prayer, reflection, and a renewed commitment to live out the virtues and legacy of those who came before them. In his Undas message, the President urged the public to remember not only...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joined the 20 other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders and their spouses in a gala dinner at the Lahan Select Hotel in Gyeongju on Friday evening, Oct. 31. Hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, the...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have agreed to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational crimes, including scam operations and other cross-border offenses, during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez says China should act like a "big brother" to countries comprising the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including the Philippines. Rodriguez had this to say over the weekend as he urged the ASEAN and China to support the proposed...
Eight days of surfing on Siargao Island off Cloud and it all came down to Indonesian Bronson Meydi and Australian Ziggy Aloha Mackenzie lifting the biggest prizes and the precious ranking points in the World Surf League (WSL) QS6000 in General Luna town. “I can’t believe it … wow! That was a...
The Marcos administration’s privatization income was cut by more than half at end-September, failing to meet targets despite the ₱820 million contribution from the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG). Data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed that revenues from the...
GYEONGJU, South Korea — President Marcos and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed the enduring friendship between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, vowing to deepen cooperation across trade, defense, and regional security during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC...
GYEONGJU, South Korea — President Marcos declared that the Philippines is “open, ready, and eager to do business” as he urged Asia-Pacific CEOs to invest in the country’s rapidly transforming digital and innovation-driven economy. Marcos said this as he delivered a special speech at the...
Malacañang said the government 's preparedness for the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day is significant and very high. "Ang readiness po ng pamahalaan sa darating na Undas ay masasabi nating malaki (The government’s readiness for the upcoming All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day is...
For repeatedly lamenting the establishment of a nature reserve in Bajo de Masinloc at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) level, President Marcos was able to take a "principled stand" and encouraged support towards the issue. National Maritime Council (NMC) Spokesperson Alexander...
