The newest embassy in town restarts major diplomatic events in Manila after a two-year drought, no thanks to a pandemic ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION Greening of the Fort Santiago gate “I think the question is ‘Why only now?’ or ‘Why not earlier?” Ireland’s Ambassador William Carlos...
More than 100,000 foreign tourists have visited the Philippines since the national government opened the country's borders to 157 visa-free nations last month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) revealed Friday, March 18. Kids swim in Boracay Island when the country’s most famous beach destination...
AirAsia Philippines reported a 97 percent increase in seats sold for travel in April, with Boracay, Bohol, Cebu, Kalibo and Puerto Princesa as the most booked destinations, Spokesperson and Head of Communications and Public Affairs Steve Dailisan said on Friday, March 18. In addition, the budget...
President Duterte on Thursday, March 17, reiterated that the Philippines is maintaining its "neutrality" on the ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine that have affected the global economy. President Duterte during the inauguration of the new Leyte Provincial Capitol in Palo, Leyte on March...
(Lei Tapang / Save the Children Philippines / file photo) A child rights organization called on the government to ensure that policies and laws for the benefit of learners with disabilities are strengthened and fully implemented. “Learners with disabilities have long been impacted by different...
Catholic prelates in the country will join Pope Francis’ consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25. CBCP The bishops made the decision during the meeting of the Permanent Council of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, CBCP News said. In the...
Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corp. (SPNEC) is accelerating its timetable for the development of four gigawatt (GW) projects from Solar Philippines (SP) so it can undertake its planned stock rights offering (SRO) earlier. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday, March 17, SPNEC...
The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,600 islands, making climate change impacts non-linear and complex. The multitude of languages and cultures across the islands make the communication of such impacts an even greater challenge. While reliable evidence-based information about climate change...
With the passage of the Inclusive Education Act, educators expressed confidence that no Filipino child with a disability will be turned away and left behind in education. (Photo from Unsplash) “The future of children with disabilities is brighter in inclusive classrooms and schools,” said E-Net...
Water facilities were recently constructed by the Japanese government in Lanao del Sur, Cotabato, and Maguindanao to benefit various villages in the provinces. (Photo courtesy of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines) Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko turned over Level II...
If the Philippines is not at war, then there's no need for martial law. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential candidate and UniTeam member Bongbong Marcos had this to say Wednesday, March 16, after the topic of martial law was brought up during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay news...
Just in time for the summer season! After its official business closure announcement last January , Rita's Italian Ice Philippines is back to serve Filipinos much-needed “cool treats” this summer season. Confirming this comeback is the brand’s social media post stating that it is open at UP...
