Japan believes that the "new dawn for the Philippines' transportation story" is now "on the horizon" as a new subway project that will connect the north and the south of Metro Manila comes into effect. Matsuda Kenichi, Japanese Embassy in the Philippines minister and deputy chief of mission, made...
The Philippines' top diplomat in China is hopeful that the recent bilateral meeting between President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Chinese President Xi Jinping will yield more job opportunities for Filipino customer service providers. With the signing of an agreement that will allow...
Although Grab Philippines has been grappling with the shortage of driver-partners on the road since the economy reopened, 1 out of 2 passengers managed to book a GrabCar during the 2022 holidays, Senior Director for Operations Ronald Roda stated Monday, January 9. To cope with the shortage, the...
Heads up, stylistas! Ready to treat your hair with nanoe care? Panasonic Beauty, the beauty arm of Panasonic Philippines, officially launches its first ever PH Beauty Lifestyle Store alongside the launch of the Abenson Greenhills Flagship Store in San Juan. Panasonic Beauty Corner In attendance...
Various stakeholders of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have endorsed to Malacanang Officer-in-charge (OIC) Deputy Director General Tereso O. Panga to stay on as leader of the agency that administers the country’s economic zones and their export-oriented locators. The endorsements...
DOH The current border control protocols in the country are still "sufficient" amid the spike in Covid-19 cases in China, the Department of Health (DOH) said. The DOH said it is not yet needed to change the Philippines' border control measures. "We are currently implementing heightened surveillance...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, January 8 expressed doubts that China would be willing to accommodate the Philippines’ demands with regards to the proposed joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea even under President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s administration. Sen....
Major services of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday, Jan. 8, threw support to Gen. Andres Centino a day after he was re-appointed as the AFP Chief of Staff and rumor of an alleged destabilization plot triggered security concerns at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. Gen. Andres...
Sandy toes, salty kisses, this tranquil El Nido resort is calling you HEAVEN ON EARTH El Nido is known for its limestone formations and breathtaking white sand beaches When it comes to popular destinations, El Nido will always come to mind. It’s the hotshot not just of Palawan, but of the...
And other memories of our recent and ancient past EXCAVATION SITE The author (right) on an archaeological dig in search of earthenware used for burying the dead The joy and pain of learning is that it never stops. It was only when William, my eldest, now 21, was learning the alphabet that I learned...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s state visit to China has yielded productive results that strengthen what he describes as “the positive trajectory” of the two countries’ relationships. Since 2018, the Philippines-China relations had been elevated to the Comprehensive Strategic...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed Gen. Andres Centino as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Malacañang announced on Friday. Centino, who already served the same position from November 12, 2021 to August 8, 2022, replaced Lt. Gen. Bartolome Bacarro...
