The Philippines raised the potential of a joint nickel and copper collaboration with Indonesia to facilitate the transition to green technologies for sustainable future. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual raised this potential at the Joint Philippines-Indonesia Roundtable...
The Marcos administration received majority approval ratings on seven of the 14 issues on which its performance was evaluated, based on the results of the December 2023 Pulse Asia survey, which were released on Monday, Jan. 8. According to Pulse Asia, the current administration has the highest...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte repaint armchairs at the Victorino Mapa High School in Manila as part of the Department of Education's (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela program in August 2023. (Ali Vicoy/ MANILA BULLETIN) President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte...
Majority of Filipinos still see inflation as an urgent issue that the current administration must address immediately, Pulse Asia’s survey results released on Monday, Jan. 8 showed. Based on the survey of 1,200 respondents conducted from Dec. 3 to 7, 2023, Pulse Asia found that 72 percent of...
(Photo by Arnold Quizol/Manila Bulletin) Even with all the difficulties Filipinos encounter every day, majority of them—92 percent—remain optimistic, saying they will face the new year with hope, a Pulse Asia survey showed. “This is the prevailing sentiment in every geographic area and...
Daniella Uy, deemed the least-credentialed among the four Filipinas, defied expectations as she emerged the standout performer after 18 holes of the Asia Pacific Cup, matching par 72 to trail Thai ace Atthaya Thitikul and three others, including Korean amateur Hyosong Lee, by four in Indonesia on...
The Philippines' first Asia Artist Awards (AAA) showcased performances and moments, and recognition of excellence in music and acting. Last Dec. 14, the 2023 AAA was held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, the first time the country hosted the event. More than 50 stars graced the...
(Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) Optimism among Filipinos has significantly increased as perceptions of the country’s current state, national direction, and economic prospects have improved, based on Publicus Asia’s year-end survey results. The survey, which had 1,500 respondents and was conducted...
TOKYO, Japan —President Marcos wooed Asian countries and Japan to invest in the Philippines, stressing that the country needs more of it. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) During his intervention at the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) on Monday, Dec. 18, Marcos invited AZEC partners to...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has maintained its position as the “most approved and trusted” government agency in the “Pahayag” year-end survey conducted by Publicus Asia. It received a 77 percent approval rating and a 61 percent trust rating in the...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte (Malacañang, OVP photos) President Marcos’ approval rating “recovered slightly,” while Vice President Sara Duterte’s score continued to fall in the year-end survey conducted by Publicus Asia. The survey, which was...
Filipino actress Melai Cantiveros-Francisco brought laughter to the delight of the audience and stars at the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) in the Philippines on Dec. 14 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. Cantiveros-Francisco, star of the film “Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul,” was given...
