SIMPLY NO PLACE LIKE MANILA An aerial perspective of the Manila City Hall Note: In this feature, when the author cites Manila, he refers to the entire megalopolis, Metro Manila or the National Capital Region. While with Filipinos in Paris, I ventured to define Manila as an insider’s city. ...
At least half of the population of Metro Manila could be fully vaccinated after the two-week strict lockdown in the capital region, Malacañang said Thursday. President Rodrigo Duterte welcomes the arrival of more than 3 million doses donated by the United States in Villamor Air Base, Pasay City on...
Get to know the contenders in TasteAtlas’ list of best-rated vegetable soups The sinigang has always been a source of Pinoy pride, even considered the national dish of the country alongside adobo. Just recently the sour broth emerged at the top of TasteAtlas’ catalog for the best-rated...
Our addiction to plastics is hurting our climate and our chances of survival. You’ve probably heard news or read reports citing the Philippines as one of the world’s top plastic-polluting countries due to our tremendous plastic consumption yet paltry plastic waste management efforts, with a...
President Duterte is hoping the country's agreement with the United Kingdom on the hiring of Filipino medical professionals will be finalized soon. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) The President has pushed for a "fair, ethical, and sustainable" labor accord between the two...
The relations between the Philippines and United Kingdom have been revitalized with the help of the British ambassador to Manila, according to President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte confers the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross) Gold Distinction on outgoing United Kingdom...
The government is moving to entice competent leaders and managers to consider a career in public service and stay. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/ Malacañang) An executive order reinforcing the policy on the grant of career executive service officer (CESO) rank to graduates of the the...
Del Monte Pacific Limited has decided to postpone the planned P44 billion initial public offering of its subsidiary Del Monte Philippines, Inc. on the Philippine Stock Exchange. The firm said in a disclosure to the PSE that, its Board of Directors decided to delay the IPO in consultation with its...
Three modular hospitals intended to accommodate severe and critical cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Lung Center of the Philippines will soon be completed, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. OPENING SOON--Three modular hospitals meant to accommodate severe...
In any disaster situation like the current coronavirus pandemic, food security and a strong agricultural system are vital to ensure that Filipinos will have enough food supply and avert the threat of hunger. This is the reason why the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) continues to...
Kirsten 'Kisses' Delavin Actress Kirsten "Kisses" Delavin has uploaded her introduction video for the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 beauty pageant. In the first challenge for Miss Universe Philippines 2021, Kisses topped the Headshot Challenge. Will she top again the second challenge and earn a...
The United States on Tuesday delivered a total of 3,000,060 doses of Moderna vaccine to the Philippines as part of its worldwide effort to help end COVID-19. This is the US government’s second bilateral vaccine donation to the Philippines in less than a month following the delivery of 3.2 million...
