LITTLE OFFICE THAT COULD The Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy (OPCD) is the DFA's public relations arm and in effect, the country's as well There’s still a lot of confusion as to what our diplomats do and I often feel it’s a disservice to look at them as people who only issue passports....
The exhibition ‘75 Faces of French-Philippine Connections’ is slated to go on tour 75 YEARS AND GOING STRONG At the opening of the portrait exhibition at The Podium were French Ambassador Michele Boccoz, Alliance Française de Manille (AFM) executive director Xavier Leroux, former Philippine...
In this dynamically rapid world we all have the occasional privilege to live in, how does fashion blur the line between transitory trends and enduring classics? How do we keep up with this ever-changing and ever-elusive wearable art form? Do people still know what’s “in,” and can they...
The Next Gen car key is already here If you have relatives in the US, chances are, you’ve heard of them brag about how they can control their new Tesla with just their phone. It can do everything from start the vehicle, tell you where it is, or even give a readout of the vehicle’s status. If...
Since its magical comeback in August 2022, HONOR has been tenacious, launching a tablet, two smartwatches, and six mobile phones in just a span of four months. For 2023, the global smart devices provider teases its fans with more launches, events, and exciting treats for consumers. “2022 is just...
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) backs the confirmation of Secretary Alfredo Pascual as Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) chief. In a statement on Thursday, Dec. 30, the Chamber appreciates the leadership of Secretary Pascual as well as his commitment to developing...
Mondelez Philippines is once again recognized as one of the recipients of the Best Companies to Work For in 2022 by HR Asia. The organization has won the prestigious award for three consecutive years now! HR Asia recognizes companies that exhibit the best HR practices and demonstrates high levels...
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) granted a P254-million loan to renewable energy firm Upgrade Energy Philippines, Inc. (UEP) to spur investments in the sector amidst rising demand. UEP, an engineering, procurement and construction contractor, offers renewable energy and energy...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is set to strengthen the Philippines and China's "durian diplomacy" during his state visit to the Asian neighbor at the start of 2023. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs Neal Imperial said the government is...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) reported a 4.4 percent increase in applications seeking registration for the protection of intellectual property works in the first nine months of 2022. According to IPOPHL, the Jan.-Sept. filings for trademarks, patents, utility models...
Here’s the latest, sweetest deal on vacations and accommodations While winter is settling in over the Northern Hemisphere, temperatures have begun to dip even in more tropical climes. The air, however, is not the only thing freezing this holiday as online hotel reservations service, Agoda,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rescued 17 Vietnamese who are crew members of cargo vessel M/V “Dolphin 15” after it ran aground off Balabac, Palawan on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Photo: Western Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines (WESCOM / AFP) Lt. Col. Isagani Nato, acting chief of the...
