House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto (Senate PRIB) House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto underscored the importance of protesting China's acts of aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) at every turn, even if the military and economic giant...
FILIPINO FOOD MONTH WITH AN AUSSIE TWIST Yasmin Newman with Australian Ambassador HK Yu It’s the perfect time for Filipino-Australian food writer Yasmin Newman to be back in the country as April is Filipino Food Month. She’s been busy doing promotional events for her new book, Under the Coconut...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, April 25, received Ecuador’s Non-resident Ambassador to the Philippines Santiago Javier Chavez Pareja. They discussed opening more opportunities for deepening the ties between the two countries. (From left) Non-resident Ambassador of...
FOIE, ANYONE Raffles F&B director Björn Nöldner carries a tray of foie gras topped with apples as part of the chef's premium creations, served every 30 minutes during the brunch event Cooking in Manila feels more of a chore than anywhere else I’ve ever lived in. With the number of restaurants...
Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala took pride in being the first European prime minister to visit the Philippines under the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala signs the official guest book of Malacañang during his official...
The two-day visit of Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala to the Philippines could be a “new start” of “successful cooperation” between Philippine and Czech companies, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Monday, April 17. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes Czech Republic Prime...
Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala arrived in Manila on Sunday evening, April 16, for a two-day visit where he and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. are expected to discuss issues of mutual interest, as well as prepare to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of...
Featured image: IN SUPPORT OF PRESS FREEDOM Swiss Ambassador Alain Gaschen with members of the press freedom panel discussion (Photo from FDFA) These soft power initiatives organized by foreign embassies in Manila not only facilitate cultural exchange but also help strengthen the relationship...
Featured image: CELEBRATING CULTURE Honored to be wearing traditional Kalinga clothing with these amazing women (from left) Bagoyan's Jasmine Baac, TPB COO Marga Nograles, author Carol RH Malasig, TPB's Apples Aberin Continuing our sojourn to the north this week, we find ourselves in the province...
Featured image: HOLY LANDMARK St. Matthias is one of Isabela's six heritage churches. It is the only church in the country with a cylindrical belfry I’ll be honest. The province of Isabela is a part of the Philippines that I have often dismissed, thinking there must be nothing for me to see there....
Featured image: IRELAND X PHILIPPINE PARTNERSHIP Speaking from Ireland’s experience, MoS Niall Collins TD says education is the key to a country’s progress and eventual success I can’t believe it’s been a year since the Irish Embassy celebrated its first St. Patrick’s Day in the...
The Philippines is "revitalizing" its relationship with Croatia by discussing new areas of cooperation, including in the field of defense, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Among areas discussed by DFA Undersecretary for Bilateral Affairs Ma. Theresa Lazaro when she recently met Croatian...