Flights that carry only fully-vaccinated passengers are being proposed as a solution to easing quarantine restrictions for travelers entering the Philippines. PIXABAY/ MANILA BULLETIN These are dubbed as "green flights" by non-profit advocacy group Go Negosyo which proposed the policy. The appeal...
The Philippines and Turkey had agreed to explore "wide prospects" to boost the respective trade and tourism sectors of the two countries. PH-TURKEY MEET-- Ambassador Maria Elena P. Algabre presents a token to Governor of Ankara Vasip Şahin during their meeting held in Ankara, Turkey on Nov. 2,...
The Philippines' rich marine biodiversity will once again take the spotlight during this year's "Anilao Underwater Shootout" photography competition as part of efforts to sustain the country's position as among the leading dive destination in the world. 2021 Anilao Underwater Shootout (Photo from...
Chef Summer Gonzalez on everything we need to know about this Korean staple, from traditions to food pairings SAY KIMCHI! Chef Summer Gonzalez and her kimchi Kimchi to Koreans may be what atsara is to Filipinos, but in truth, it is much more than that. A side dish to mains like Samgyupsal and...
President Duterte will participate virtually in the 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting on Nov. 11 to 12, a statement from Malacañang said. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) According to the statement, Duterte will join his APEC counterparts at the...
Nothing compares to the excitement felt when winning something, especially when the challenge at hand does not require much effort. A good example is social media contests, which present a win-win situation for organizations to promote their business and to establish a more personal relationship...
Dear leader, As I write to you, leaders of all kinds are at Glasgow, oceans away in the United Kingdom for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. It’s dubbed as “the most important climate event of the century.” COP, for the readers, stands for the “Conference of the Parties.”...
The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), the country’s premier recognition and advisory body on science and technology (S&T), vouched for the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) such as BT eggplant and Golden Rice. (NAST PHL Facebook page) The NAST...
Synergy Grid and Development Philippines, Inc. (SGP) successfully listed the shares from its P13.8 billion follow-on offering (FOO) on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). The stock closed 5 percent higher at P12.60 per share from its FOO price of P12.00 apiece. SGP offered 1.05 billion common...
The Philippines and New Zealand had agreed to boost their maritime security cooperation as well as their partnership in health, trade, and other areas amid the coronavirus pandemic. PH-NEW ZEALAND TIES--Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Neal Imperial and New Zealand MFAT South and South East Asia...
The Philippines and the Netherlands have affirmed their intent to forge stronger bilateral partnership and mapped out areas where they can further collaborate as both nations mark their 70th year of diplomatic relations. DFA Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. (left) and Secretary General Paul Huijts...
The local manufacturing output increased more than double in September this year owing to strong production of coke and refined petroleum products. In its Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries, the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) said the country's volume of production index...
