The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles said it is now closely monitoring the alleged sex trafficking charges against Apollo Carreon Quiboloy as it vowed to extend consular assistance to both the accused and victims. Quiboloy, self-proclaimed "Owner of the Universe" and "Appointed Son of...
The House of Representatives on Thursday, Nov. 18 honored incumbent and former lawmakers, as well as administrative and congressional staff who died as the COVID-19 epidemic devastated the country. Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, together with House Secretary General Mark Llandro Mendoza, led the...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña is this year’s recipient of the General Gregorio del Pilar Awards 2021 Natatanging Bulakenyo. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña receives Sunday, Nov. 14,...
Editorial The twin changes on top of the country’s police force and military happened on the same day this week. On the side of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Lieutenant General Andres C. Centino became the 57th chief of staff, replacing General Jose Faustino Jr. who retired on Nov....
The Philippines and the Netherlands have affirmed their intent to forge stronger bilateral partnership and mapped out areas where they can further collaborate as both nations mark their 70th year of diplomatic relations. DFA Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. (left) and Secretary General Paul Huijts...
The Las Pinas City government has recorded a total of 45,000 registrants for the vaccination of the general pediatric population aged 12 to 17 years old. Mayor Imelda Aguilar lauded the parents and guardians of the minors for heeding the call of the city government to register their children for...
Atin Cu Pung Singsing SING IN YOUR MOTHER TONGUE Philippine-born artist, Jevijoe Vitug, a 2021 recipient of the New York City Artist corps grant for his project, ‘Mother Tongue Karaoke,’ tapped by Consul General Cato to facilitate the event, gives his introduction On Oct. 28, The Kalayaan Hall...
iata-2 Global air travel showed a "moderate" rebound in September versus August as domestic markets, China in particular, recovered, but international demand "slipped slightly". This was according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). “September’s...
The local government of Caloocan City started the COVID-19 vaccination of minors aged 12-17 without comorbidities on Wednesday, Nov.3. According to the city government, all minors who were vaccinated against COVID-19 were accompanied by their parents or guardians. (CALOOCAN CITY PIO/MANILA...
The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is fewer compared to two months ago, its spokesperson said on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Philippine General Hospital (Photo from up.edu.ph) PGH currently has 107 COVID-19 patients or around 35 percent utilization...
The Las Pinas City government will start its vaccination roll out for the general pediatric population on Nov. 3. Mayor Imelda Aguilar encouraged parents or guardians of children aged 12 to 17 years old to register them at https://bit.ly/e-covid19reg. Aguilar also said they can also visit their...
RIZAL IN CANADA From left: Jun Martin, Consul General Zaldy Patron, Mayor Peter Brown, and associate minister Muhammad Yaseen came together to unveil the Dr. Jose Rizal Monument in Nose Creek Regional Park, Airdrie, Alberta. Standing behind them are two members of the Royal Canadian Mounted...
