Japan’s financial support to the Philippines during the Duterte administration’s nation-building programs surpassed the amount committed by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe five-years ago, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. According to the DOF, Japan, the Philippines’ biggest...
John Chicano and Raven Alcoseba became the best performing Filipinos as Japanese bets reigned supreme in the 2022 NTT ASTC Subic Bay International Triathlon at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone last Sunday. Chicano clocked 1 hour, 51 minutes and 2 seconds to finish at 22nd place in the men’s division...
The International Finance Corp. (IFC) will invest in BDO Unibank, Inc.’s sustainability bond sale that aims to help finance marine and ocean-based projects while supporting the country’s climate goals. In a statement, IFC said on Friday, April 29, that the World Bank Group unit will subscribe...
Starting next Monday, May 2, all flights departing and arriving at Clark will be at the new terminal building, the Clark International Airport (CRK) announced Wednesday, April 27. The CRK New Terminal is capable of handling 8 million passengers annually and allows airport users to move with ease....
Catherine Valdez is no ordinary beauty queen Jennifer Leu-Yong In her early school years, Catherine Valdez runs with the neighborhood boys playing basketball, wearing oversized clothes. “I was called an ugly duckling because I had dark complexion, I am tall, and too thin. I was bullied,” says...
The Japanese government has extended another loan to the Philippines for the Covid-19 recovery programs, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced on Tuesday, April 26. Tokyo and Manila signed a 30-billion yen, roughly P12.3 billion, in support of the Philippine government’s continuing efforts to...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has endorsed the Subic Bay Regional Development Master Plan that will serve as blueprint to maximize the economic development potentials of the former US naval base and its surrounding areas. The DOF announced Tuesday, April 26, its official endorsement of the Subic...
Blacklist International head coach Kristoffer “Bon Chan” Ricaplaza weighed in on the controversial claim of Nexplay Evos assistant coach and Aether clan figurehead Setsuna “Dogie” Ignacio that the Sibol MLBB team composed of the Blacklist core has a slim chance of winning against Indonesia...
To help upskill Philippine education leaders with problem-solving, decision-making, and team-building skills that will enable them to face 21st century challenges, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) partnered with two Singaporean organizations for a capability and development program. (Photo...
‘From Pineapple to Piña: A Philippine Textile Treasure’ exhibit explores the beauty and history of the local weave The Philippines is known for its rich weaving heritage. Each indigenous tribe has its own unique textile and techniques to showcase in creating such wonderful tapestries. And if...
K-pop idol group BTS member RM returned to South Korea on April 20 after wrapping up the group’s Las Vegas concert on April 16. RM arrived at Incheon International Airport in the early morning of April 20, a day after Jimin, Suga, V, Jungkook, Jin and J-Hope flew back to Korea on April 19. BTS'...
People who have it all know what really defines good living. Artist’s perspective of The Residences at The Westin Manila Sonata Place facade. At the heart of the Ortigas central business district, one development captures the essentials of fine living, all contained in 50 stories of...
