The Philippine Paralympic team The Philippine Paralympic Committee (PPC) plans its athletes to resume training next month in anticipation for the 11th ASEAN Para Games. This development came after Indonesia proposed to take over the hosting duties after Vietnam withdrew due to pandemic concerns,...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) should retain the depiction of the country’s national heroes in Philippine currency in recognition of their bravery and invaluable contribution to the country’s rich history and culture. Senator Richard Gordon made the call on Sunday, as he opposed the...
Around 130,000 to 140,000 passengers passed through various seaports nationwide in time for the Christmas Day celebration, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday, Dec. 25. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Art Tugade visits the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as PCG personnels...
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) announced that, effective January 1, 2022, the merger with BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB), its wholly owned thrift bank subsidiary officially takes effect. Under the merger, parent company BPI is the surviving entity, as approved by its shareholders and...
Filipino fishermen in Honolulu, Hawaii felt the spirit of Christmas even away from home when the Philippine Consul General in the city visited them to hand over some Christmas gifts. (Photo courtesy of the Philippine Consul General in Honolulu) A consulate team led by Philippine Consul General...
The nationwide observance of “Simbang Gabi” concluded peacefully on Friday midnight, Dec. 24, with churchgoers generally practicing the minimum health standards amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Philippine National Police (PNP) disclosed. Simbang Gabi (Manila Bulletin File)...
The government and the private sector continued to take advantage of digital technologies to make it easier and more convenient for small investors and businesses to participate in the capital markets. During a recent Capital Market Development Council (CMDC) meeting, the Bureau of the Treasury,...
Early Christmas presents were received by wounded soldiers recuperating at the Philippine Army General Hospital in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Thursday, Dec. 23, in time for the Christmas holiday. IMG-036703a7dfade64a1934f9d29b2dfb30-V Major Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., Army Commanding General,...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon vowed to provide aid to 400,000 victims of typhoon Odette as the organization continues to appeal for more donations. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross "Every bit helps, and hopefully we can come out as...
(First of three parts) Despite being down to his last days in office, President Duterte continued to be one of the country's biggest newsmakers of 2021 as he faced issues from becoming a social media trending topic to the country's pandemic response. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the...
Despite the pandemic, the country’s state-run fish ports were still able to unload a total amount of 480,000 metric tons (MT) of fish from January to end-November. This was based on the report of the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), which said that Regional Fish Ports (RFP) all...
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