Fishermen cast their net as a floating marker serving as a barrier is installed by Chinese vessels at Bajo de Masinloc on Sept. 20, 2023. (Photo by PCG) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. refuted the claims of China Coast Guard (CCG) that it drove away a...
Filipinos must refrain from posting images and details of their national identity cards or PhilID on social media, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday, Oct. 10. “Sharing your personal information could compromise your privacy and may expose you to various risks, including...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the number of Filipinos registered with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) has surpassed 81 million. In a statement, PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa said a total of 81,005,872 Filipinos have successfully completed the...
The local stock market is seen to remain cheap and this may continue to spur investors to bargain-hunt although the recent rise in the inflation rate and worries over the country’s economic growth are seen to limit any rallies. “The local market remains at bargain levels with a price to...
WOMEN IN ART Several Filipina artists’ works were featured at the ‘Her Story in Color: Celebrating the Diversity and Creativity of Women’ art exhibit When we think about great classical artists, we mostly only remember male artists. Try it for yourself, can you think of any women artists who...
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...
HE'S MAKING A LIST Pinoy Santas are coming to town with Pinoy jeepney and lechon Christmas is all about sharing. As we look forward to the holidays with a happy heart, let’s cherish the power of giving back, not just to loved ones, but also to our small business partners and artisans, and to the...
HISTORY OVER LUNCH At one of the panoramic balconies of the Lobkowicz Palace, from left: Jeremy Favia, Berg Go, the author, Joanne Rae Ramirez, Maros Martin Gouth, and Michal Procházka I’ve been to Prague more times than I’ve been to Paris, and always I would go to the Discalced Carmelite...
Philippine authorities are still conducting an investigation to identify the persons behind the shipping of two cadavers that were discovered inside a container van in Thailand last week. The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) confirmed the discovery of a male and a female decomposing bodies based on...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will host a five-day international conference on Coastal and Port Engineers starting Monday, Oct. 9. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the 10th International Conference on Coastal Port Engineering in Developing Countries (Copedec) is...
Australia's envoy to the Philippines has expressed confidence in the growth of the Philippine economy, which she said could drive more investment between Manila and Canberra. At a reception hosted for journalists on Friday night, Australian Ambassador HK Yu said she is "very optimistic" about the...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go called for immediate justice in connection with the recent maritime tragedy off Bajo de Masinloc that claimed the lives of three Filipino fishermen. Go has extended assistance to the bereaved families, and emphasized the need for accountability and protective measures...
