The French and German ambassadors in the Philippines had a blast celebrating Germany’s Oktoberfest tradition in Manila. October Festival in Manila (Photos from Ambassadors Marie Fontanel and Andreas Pfaffernoschke via X) This was evident from the posts and photos they shared on X (formerly...
The ambassadors of France and Japan in the Philippines lauded the “courage” and “compassion” of Angelyn Aguirre, the Filipina nurse who was killed during one of Hamas’ attacks in Israel last week, for staying with her ward amid the danger. Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum...
Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez (left), Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook, Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez and his wife will donate P1 million to the bereaved families of the two Filipinos killed in the ongoing war between Israel...
By MARIE SINADJAN The Queen City of the South has never been more alive, especially its art and creative sector. From books by Cebuano authors making it to the Frankfurt Book Fair to original musicals touring the world, there’s no shortage of talent down south! More than that, efforts to bring...
Foreign ambassadors turned to social media on Saturday, Oct. 7, to congratulate Gilas Pilipinas for ending the country’s 61-year Asian Games drought by winning the gold medal against Jordan. Gilas Pilipinas members pose with their gold medal for men’s basketball during the Asian Games medal...
Opening of Alagang Tingog Center (ATC) in Camiguin (Tingog Party-list) The province of Camiguin welcomed on Saturday, Sept. 30 its first Alagang Tingog Center (ATC), which resulted from the collaboration of Camiguin lone district Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo...
Calling it a “very special” event, new French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel joined President Marcos for the launching of his administration’s Food Stamp Program (FSP) in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on Friday, Sept. 29. French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel...
France has assured the Philippines of its continued cooperation on food security as the latter launched a program to food-poor families' access to nutritious foods. At the launching of the Walang Gutom (No Hunger) program by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),...
Ambassadors from France, Canada, Germany, and Ireland joined Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Gustavo Gonzalez in launching the countdown for the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. UN Resident...
Romance and poetry have been staple hits with Filipino readers for so many years. But did you know Filipino authors and books are beginning to make waves in the SFF (Science Fiction and Fantasy) circles in the international markets, both indie and traditionally published? If you’re new to...
By Marie Sinadjan And, no, I don’t mean taking to the high seas. (IYKYK.) Readers all over the world often face the same problem: we always want more books. And it’s not the lack of time that worries us (a TBR pile the height of Mount Everest is a bragging right, not a point of shame)...
After presenting her credentials to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday, Sept. 20, French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel is now her country’s permanent resident envoy to Manila. French Ambassador Marie Fontanel shakes hands with President...
